Events
Painting is a blind man's profession. He paints not what he sees,
but what he feels, what he tells himself about what he has seen.
- Pablo Picasso
Programs at The NAB Workshop – Our Students First
India is a land of festivals, and these festivals represent true integration of its rich culture and traditions. The visually impaired people may not be able to see the material world, but they can well appreciate the values attached to the festivals. Festivals fill their lives with colors and enthusiasm.
At The NAB Workshop for the Blind, the focus is on overall development of sight impaired students. Through various cultural and festival functions, the emphasis is laid on inculcating the value of diversity and unique experiences and make everyone feel inclusive and valuable.
Foundation Day
Every year, on the 25th of January, the foundation day is observed to commemorate the milestones and achievements of the workshop. It is a special day when the achievements of students and staff members are recognized. Certificates and Cash Prizes are awarded to winners of competitions held on Sports Day and other various competitions held in Dance, Singing, Essay Writing, Elocution, and Quiz. Braille Shorthand machines are awarded to students who have successfully completed the Braille Shorthand Course, to help maintain their speed efficiency. Acupressure and Massage kits are awarded to students who have successfully completed the Acupressure and Massage Therapy course to encourage self-employment.
Republic Day: My India My Pride
Republic
Day is celebrated in 26th January every year by hoisting the flag.
To mark the importance of this day, students, ex-students of The NAB Workshop
for the Blind, and student invitees from various schools for the Visually
Impaired showcase theme oriented cultural programs.
Holi: The festival of colors
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated across India. Blindness has its own colors. So, what if our students cannot see colors? Colors may not hold much significance to the visually impaired students, but spirit of togetherness and love depict the true essence of this festival.
Independence Day: I am proud to be Indian
The
Independence Day celebrations on August 15 include flag hoisting and cultural
programs which helps to keep the spirit of patriotism, integrity, and freedom
alive in the hearts of our students.
International White Cane Day: A symbol of Independence
On October 15th every year, The NAB Workshop for the Blind, in collaboration with the Worli Traffic Police, organizes awareness events guiding the sighted people to help blind people cross the roads. Every year on this day, demonstrations are conducted by our students and staff at crowded traffic signals near Century Bazaar, Worli and Sasmira College, Worli.
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Diwali: The Victory over darkness
Diwali is the festival to lights. A day full of celebration, musical orchestra, distribution of gifts and goody bags by our esteemed donors brings immense joy and happiness to our students.
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Annual Picnic: Time to rejuvenate
The annual picnic is an event which the students eagerly look forward to enjoy it to their hearts content. The time spent at famous heritage sites and beautiful natural surroundings is very rejuvenating experience for them.
Annual Sports Day: A vision for success
The Annual Sports brings out the sporting talents in all the students. It also helps in training their minds in accepting victory and failure as a part of life.