Beirut:Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salameh praised the Lebanese Center for Special Education (CLES) for its significant contribution to society, acknowledging his long-standing support for the organization since its inception 27 years ago. He emphasized that assistance is needed for one in every five children.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Dr. Salameh expressed these sentiments during a celebration held by CLES at the National Museum of Beirut, marking World Dyslexia Day observed on October 10. The event featured around 30 children from the association demonstrating activities from their programs on the museum's outdoor steps.
Dr. Salameh noted the essential work of CLES in supporting children requiring specialized education, stating that these children constitute a substantial portion of society. He highlighted the importance of recognizing and nurturing these children's latent abilities to help them integrate into the broader student community.
He remarked on the increased necessity of such support due to the impact of the technological revolution on reading habits, which has shifted towards fragmented rather than sustained reading. Salameh commended the remarkable work of CLES and expressed hope for its continued growth and success, underscoring the urgent need for such organizations.
