SJGC FRATERNITY MEET 2013

Dear Jubilian Brothers...

In continuation to our connectivity, we had a nice time with you all on 2nd October 2013 and the photo view is pasted below as:

ABSTRACT SUBMITTED FOR NIMH NATIONAL CONFERENCE TO BE HELD DURING NOV 2013.

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In continuation, submitted second abstract for the above cited Conference  entailed "ASPIRATION – AN EARLY INTERVENTION OF CIDDs FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION" and same is pasted below as:

Looking forward...

All the best. 

Category	Paper
Title	ASPIRATION – AN EARLY INTERVENTION OF CIDDs FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Author Name and Designation	Lakshmi Narayana N., Adviser Rao, S. M., Founder
Author Institution	Sirisha Rehabilitation Centre
Address	D. No.11-73, Behind Indian Bank, Vuyyuru - 511265, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. E-mail:
Abstract	Statement of the Study: Delay in early identification and poor school preparedness CIDDs (0-6 years) limits their opportunity for inclusive education and further forces them to be out of inclusive development. Introduction: Disability and development are the cause and consequence of each other and further deepens the poverty of the targeted group along with family and nation. The delay in identification of the children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (CIDDs) complicates their dependency with secondary disabilities. In addition of stigma attached to them further deprives their social participation and leanings. The poor accessibility starting from home itself limits their abilities and opportunities to cope up with their counterparts for leading normal life to the maximum extent possible. The increase in disability population is another alarming challenge and disability acts over the globe insists for improved access including measures for the prevention of disabilities. Under these circumstances, early identification and early intervention gains priority for the CIDDs during the age of 0-6 years. The need of the hour is to search for an effective early intervention model which is flexible to adopt the needs, skills and challenges of the CIDDs. The Aspiration Project conceptualised and developed by the National Trust has been implemented at Vuyyuru situated in the rural environment of Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. In addition, the situation demands for the effective utilization of Right to Education (RTE) for meaningful mainstreaming into to normal schools.             Objectives: Aspiration works with specific objectives which includes: Early Identification; Assessment, Screening and Certification; Training for ADLs, Social Issues, Pre-academics; measures for the Prevention of Disabilities and Facilitation for mainstreaming into Normal as well as Special Schools.      Methodologies: It is the case study conceived, adapted and implemented by Sirisha Rehabilitation Centre in the rural part of Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. The methodologies adopted include: Community Meets; Counselling; Screening & Certification; Training in ADLs, Social Issues, Behaviour, Pre-academics, and Facilitation for mainstreaming into normal as well as special schools. Also training has been provided for parents & siblings to support their ward at home environment.                Results: At this Centre, total admissions given are 55 CIDDs out of which 20 (36%) are still under training, 28 (51%) have been successfully mainstreamed into Normal School (6, 21%) & Special School (22, 79%) and 7 (13%) have been dropped out due to various reasons. Though the mainstreaming is significant (51%), still the poor Child’s preparedness, School’s preparedness and implementation of RTE limit their entry into Normal Schools.         Conclusions: The study reveals that Aspiration is very much effective and prepares the CIDDs for mainstreaming. But the poor preparedness of Normal School’s with need based accessibility and trained human resources limit their entry. The process is going on to reach the un-reached living in rural parts of the targeted area. The model is replicable, scalable and sustainable.    Recommendations: The suggestions include more number of Aspiration Centres and effectiveness of the RTE to reach the unreached CIDDs with sustainable interventions for inclusive education.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NIMH IN NOV 2013

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For the above cited Conference, i have submitted the Abstract and the same is pasted below as:

Category	Paper
Title	3As IN EMPOWERMENT OF PIDs – OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CBR
Author Name and Designation	Lakshmi Narayana N, Director
Author Institution	Geo Rehabilitation Centre Guest Faculty - NIMH
Address	GEOHOUSE, 2-3-173, Road No:2, Adarsh Nagar, Nagole, Hyderabad – 500068. A. P. India E-mail:
Abstract	Statement of the Problem: Poor Availability, Accessibility and Affordability of the rehabilitation services limits the visibility and empowerment of PIDs and further pusses them out of mainstream. Introduction: It is the known fact that the Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PIDs) gets lowest priority for early identification attached with stigma. This further leads for their poor visibility at all levels. In addition, the limited availability of service institutes and its poor access with high cost further affects their opportunities of getting trained and rehabilitated. The resent Censes Survey indicates high percentage of PIDs which is alarming all the stakeholders to look for alternatives with better 3As. UNCRPD and further amendment of Indian Disability Acts insists for right based approaches and interventions for empowerment with inclusive development for leading enhanced quality of life with better sustainability. The National Trust Act which exclusively works for the PIDs has created several opportunities with innovation. Disabilities, Poverty & Development are the cause and consequence of each other and disability area gains priority to be part of the inclusive development. Under these circumstances, Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) gains priority to work for the need based empowerment of the PIDs with participative, adaptable, cost effective and right based strategies & interventions for their effective inclusion at all levels.       Objectives: The objectives of the study includes to: Create Awareness; Early Identification & Interventions; Cost effective Training & Rehabilitation; Mainstreaming; Employment & Livelihoods, and Facilitation for Inclusion.    Methodologies: The adopted methodologies in the study includes: organizing awareness cum advocacy camps; screening, assessment & certification; need based training & rehabilitation, facilitation for mainstreaming, employment & livelihoods; training for teachers / parents & facilitation for their education; measures for the barrier free environment & prevention of disabilities and development of channels with better sustainability with quality. The study of 165 targeted group has been made through Civil Societies working for the training and rehabilitation of PIDs on life cycle basis covering parts of Andhra Pradesh.      Results: The study resulted for significant impact among the groups which includes: improved reach, better school preparedness, enhancing abilities, better participation, improved opportunities for employment / livelihoods, and improved visibility as a part of inclusive development. Continued initiatives and facilitation further resulted for improving 3As with sustainability and quality.       Conclusions: The CBR strategies & initiatives are participative, effectively uses local resources, improved adaptability & adoptability, cost effective with improved 3As matching to the needs, skills and vulnerabilities of the targeted group. The study has improved acceptance of the stakeholders for supporting the cause with effective participation. It has also worked for taking initiatives in creating barrier free environment and prevention of disabilities. The strategies & interventions developed are scalable, replicable and sustainable.  Recommendations: The study suggests for improving human resources with matching priority and resources for CBR, students association with civil societies, effective use of RTI and need of developing single window system with multisectoral & multidisciplinary approaches.

CHETANA AT SEVA MELA AT HITEX ON 5TH & 6TH OCT 2013

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Chetana an NGO working for the Children with Mental Retardation and other associated disabilities has actively participated in the SEVA MELA held at HITEX, Hyderabad on 5th & 6th Oct 2013.  

I made visit to the Stall and appreciated the team along with children & their parents for doing the most needy rehabilitation.

The photo view of the visit, stall ... has been pasted been as:   

Congratulations to the children, parents and the team for doing such good work....

Looking forward to support Chetana for making better visibility, image & brand value.......

All the best.