We value the diversity within the human community.
We believe that Disability is Diversity and a natural part of the human experience.
We believe in working towards abandoning the idea that children have to become “normal” in order to contribute to the world. We look beyond typical ways of becoming valued members of the community. We work towards a society that realizes the achievable goal of providing all children with an authentic sense of belonging.
We imagine a world where all children with disabilities learn, play, socialise and live as an integral part of the community and adults with disabilities live and contribute to society in their own unique way. Inclusion is the only way to rehabilitation, education and empowerment of people with disabilities. Inclusive Education is the most important step towards an Inclusive Society.
Inclusion Services for Schools/Organisations:
- Adapting School and classroom environment (and teaching strategies) to Inclusion of students with varying disabilities/difficulties (through support from Special educators/Psychologists)
- Staff Training on types of Disability, behaviour management strategies and Inclusion
- Brain storming with staff to discuss and break down barriers to Inclusion
- Student discussions on types of disability and differences to facilitate Inclusion and prevent bullying (could also include gender, religious, socio-economic differences)
- Creating Anti-Bullying Policies and strategies actively involving teachers and children
- Assessment of Inclusion within a school or organization and strategies for the way ahead.
We also provide Adolescent Health and Sexuality workshops for schools
Inclusion Services for families and children/adolescents:
- Assessment of the child in areas of cognitive and adaptive behaviour development
- Identification of strategies and schools for inclusion
- Discussions with school management, teachers, peers to facilitate Inclusion
- School – based interventions to facilitate Inclusion
- Training of para-teacher or shadow teacher for accompanying the child in school
- Centre-based interventions to make the child ready for school, teach literacy skills, social-communication skills, adaptive behaviour skills to enhance participation and interest in classroom activities
