U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur Visits Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped

U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur inaugurating a new speech science lab at Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped in Secunderabad on June 3, 2009. Dr. P. Hanumanth Rao, Founder Chairman Sweekaar and Ms. Marisa Maclsaac – Vice Consul U.S. Consulate Hyderabad is also seen on the occasion. (MMB)

Hyderabad|India|June'2009: U.S. Consul General Cornelis M. Keur visited Sweekaar Rehabilitation Institute for Handicapped in Secunderabad, to inaugurate a new speech science lab, June 3, 2009.

Mr. Keur dedicated equipment donated by the New York-based NGO, “Heart and Hand for the Handicapped” (HHH). The equipment is used in correction of speech and voice problems.Each year “Heart and Hand for the Handicapped” donates $2000 to Sweekaar for the purchase of equipment to meet the medical needs of the Institute’s clients.

Sweekaar provides services for children and adults with diverse medical needs.

Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Keur said, “Many of the American supporters of Heart and Hand for the Handicapped have family ties with India . Their generosity embodies the value Americans place on helping others and of the intrinsic worth of every person. I’m proud to celebrate both their generosity and the community Sweekaar has created here.”

Mr. Keur also dedicated books on audiology and speech donated by civic leaders in Hyderabad .They will be placed in the Institute’s library.

Reachout's News Bureau
 June' 2009