Ömer Halaç Deaf and Blind School established by the Board Director of Istanbul Gold Refinery Att. Özcan Halaç was opened at a public ceremony made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Rize.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan thanked the Halaç family for showing such sensitivity for disabled children and the charity they are providing.

The protocol of the Ömer Halaç Deaf and Blind School was signed by both Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Özcan Halaç and the opening speech for the school was made by the president.

Özcan Halaç expressed himself with these words: “In the hope to integrate disabled children into the society we have set up this school in memory of my late brother Ömer Halaç. We are following their education closely and feel grateful when recording their progress.”