MOSCOW, Russia – In Moscow, the 'Shaarei Tsedek' Charity Center carried out an activity for a unique target audience – the nearly blind and the nearly deaf. This activity was organized as part of the 'Itgaburt' program, which is aimed at helping this particular special needs' group. On this occasion, the Center organized an exclusive tour of the world renowned Tretyakov Art Gallery.
Among the participants were many elderly – the most common victims for loss of sight and hearing – who have found themselves to be rather limited in what they can do in today's metropolitan society. This project has given them not only warmth and attention they often lack, but an opportunity to engage in a unique social activity, interact with their environment, and appreciate the beauty of some of the world's best art.
This is the first of numerous activities that the 'Shaarei Tsedek' Charity Center, which celebrated its grand opening this past week – has planned for this special needs' group. Additional tours in the gallery are also expected to take place, given the great number of people experiencing the same medical limitations as today's audience.
The 'Itgaburt' program offered by 'Shaarei Tsedek' also offers the nearly blind and deaf an array of other services, including a 'Talking Library' of audio-books, film sessions featuring subtitles, physio-therapy rehabilitation sessions, sport activities (badminton, chess, checkers, darts); homeopathic health sessions; literary gatherings and meetings with various authors, actors, etc.
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