A magnificent opening of a 3 day International Conference kicked off today with more than 500 participants from different parts of the world. Differently-abled people can become self-sufficient and acquire the potential to inspire others, Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan stated here today. The Kerala Governor added that providing education and training to the specially-abled is a necessity.Arif Muhammad Khan was speaking after inaugurating the three-day International Conference on Comprehensive Education for Children with Special Needs, organised by Different Art Centre and Adelphi University, New York. The conference is supported by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, and the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala.