Vizag Police starts helpline for visually impaired

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam City Police has launched a helpline “Disha Divyang Suraksha” for the visually impaired community. This innovative system uses special software and a unique printer that converts typed messages into Braille script, ensuring real-time dissemination of information to visually impaired individuals.

The helpline comes in the wake of the meeting of the National Disabled Network (NDN) and Purnamidham Association at the city police commissioner’s office on Wednesday.
During the meeting, Commissioner A. Ravi Shankar announced the launch of “Dial Your CP”, which allows persons with disabilities to connect with the Police Commissioner and others through WhatsApp twice a month. This platform enables people with disabilities to express their concerns, including issues related to molestation and other crimes, and get immediate assistance.
The Commissioner assured the NDN and Purnamidham Association that the complaints filed under the National Disability Act 2016 will be immediately processed and FIRs will be registered immediately.
Ravi Shankar displayed two informative videos made especially for the disabled community through a PowerPoint presentation. Representatives of various disabled associations participated in the program.