DISHA

Vatsalya Trust Mumbai 03-Mar-2020

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REHABILITATION CENTRE - DISABLED TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED

DISHA - Rehabilitation of Special need children through outreach Programme

DISHA aims to reach the maximum beneficiaries and support them outside Vatsalya through a network with voluntary Organisations, Professionals and various institutes.

The objective of ‘DISHA’ is

Special children become a meaningful part of the social stream.

Every special child able to live a life, utilizing his / her capacity to the fullest

Under DISHA, Outreach programme we are also promoting, Awareness among parents, teachers regarding identification, caring, understanding, coping and managing the children with special needs.

Family training and education with the purpose of improving the quality of life of individuals with special needs and their families will be imparted.

Actively assist children and their families through direct family support, safety equipment, respite services, recreational programs, social skills training, and other opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for those affected.

Rehabilitation Center is providing access to education and advocacy programs, community awareness initiatives, and educational opportunities that provide practical experience for family members and professionals working in this field.

Workshops Conducted:

Date	Location	Subject / Topic	Conducted by	Participants
12 and 13 April 2019	RC - Kanjurmarg	Internal Training for development, self-improvement and communication skills.	Ms Nishigandha, Ms Naina and Ms Shivani	RC Staff
30/4/2019	Jeevan Sanvardhan, Titwala	Self-awareness	Ms.Nishigandha, Ms Naina and Ms Shivani	40 children(Street Kids)
26 and 27 Sept.2019	RC - Kanjurmarg	NIOS - Assessment and admission criteria for each level/ Examination paper pattern and format/ Few easy techniques of teaching	Pratham - Ms.Rupali, Ms.Swarnima and Ms.Pratibha	Special educators, Psychologist and assistant to the therapist (14)

Rehabilitation Aids/equipment distributed Location wise:

Date	Location	No. of Beneficiaries assessed(Neuromuscular/ Audiometry)	No. of Beneficiaries given aids (Orthosis /Hearing aids)
26/4/2019	Kanjurmarg	10	10	Mr.Raje, Dr,Archana
9/5/2019	Kanjurmarg	1	1	Mr.Rushikesh
8/8/2019	Alibag	10	8	Mr.Raje, Mr.Meshram,
26/8/2019	Sanpada	4	5	Mr.Raje, Dr,Priyanka
17/11/2019	Mangoan	8	5	Mr.Rushikesh, Ms.Heena
18/11/2019	Shrivardhan	8	7	Mr.Raje, Dr.Meshram
25/12/2019	Kanjurmarg	6	6	Mr.Raje, Dr,Archana,
30/12/2019	Poladpur	13	13	Mr.Raje, Dr.Meshram,

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Christmas celebration

Hearing Aid

Orthosis

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