Students of Society for the Blind participate in hand washing and fire drill officiated by Dr. Muhammad-Bande

Students of Society for the Blind participate in hand washing and fire drill officiated by Dr. Muhammad-Bande

By Vilisi Nawaqatabu
Friday 06/03/2020
Dr. Muhammad-Bande seen blindfolded while taking part in the hand-washing drill with a student of the Fiji Society for the Blind

30 students from the Fiji Society for the Blind in Vatuwaqa today participated in the hand-washing and fire drill which was officiated by the President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande.

Dr. Muhammad-Bande today witnessed the difficulties visually impaired students go through after being blindfolded while taking part in the fire and hand-washing drill.

When questioned of what his experience was after the two activities, Dr. Muhammed-Bande says it was not easy.

Meanwhile, Head of School Sharmila Chandra says they had practiced for the drills throughout the week.

She says Dr.Muhammad-Bande was very interested to see how the special schools carry out these drills.

12 Year Old Student Raina Kumar, read in Brail on inclusiveness while Vilikesa Drevula spoke on the importance of water and wash.

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