GEORGE NEWS - George Library and the Ilitha Centre for the Blind had a meet and greet session recently to encourage social interaction between the centre and other library members.
The occassion was also to ensure visually impaired people have access to information and technology.
Ms Rachel Williams, Manager: George Libraries, said the session was to introduce members of the centre to book discussions, book clubs and oral storytelling which encourage human dignity, equality, the advancement of human rights and freedom.
Williams noted the first book discussion will be held in January 2018.
The book that will be discussed is: Maru by Bessie Head.
By these programmes the library is making sure the visually impaired people are becoming part of the information society and are given the opportunity to participate in society.
Members of Ilitha Centre for the Blind with some of the Library staff.
Wilhelmvan Deventer, a member of Ilitha said: "When I arrived at the meeting just before 10:00, I met a young lady from Thembalethu who felt unhappy and depressed about her blindness.
After the autobiographical stories we shared in small groups, the input from a few people, her first experience of Braille and the collaboration around a cup of tea and light refreshments, she blossomed and spoke with excitement about the future.
"That's exactly how I feel and I also believe the other has experienced the meeting," van Deventer said.
After the autobiographical stories, they gathered to share in small groups.
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