While inclusion is very much on the agenda of government programmes, however there is a paucity of understanding and practicing meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities.
The VISHWAS Centre for Research and Training aims to bridge the gap between intent and practice through various capacity building and awareness programmes on Disability and Inclusive Practices.
A team of Educators (trained in inclusive education) and therapists at VISHWAS Resource Centre cater to the needs of persons with disabilities across all age groups.
As part of our research and training work, we have :
- Developed an Inclusion Kit that has been disseminated by the Department of Education, to schools across all 119 blocks of 22 districts in Haryana
- Started a Tele-Helpline for the education of children with special needs in collaboration with Education Department, Haryana
- Worked as a State Nodal Agency Centre (SNAC) for Haryana for The National Trust, a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Conducted a three day RCI-approved CRE training program on “Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder “
- Regular counselling workshops for family members of children with disabilities
- Ongoing training programmes for relevant stakeholders on topics related to Disability-Inclusion at Block, District and State level
- A Resource Centre, in partnership with the Department of Education, Haryana
Story of change
HARSH
Harsh Kashyap is a nine-year-old boy, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He was identified by our CBP team and started visiting VISHWAS Disability Resource Centre since last year. Our team of specialists designed an intervention plan, supported by regular follow-up sessions and a home-based programme. Over the course of a year, he has made remarkable progress. He now communicates in short sentences, maintains sitting tolerance for more than two hours, and shows significant improvement in managing sensory difficulties.
Equally important, his mother gained confidence and clarity through training and support sessions. He has been successfully referred to and enrolled in VISHWAS Vidyalaya for inclusive education.
Equally important, his mother gained confidence and clarity through training and support sessions. He has been successfully referred to and enrolled in VISHWAS Vidyalaya for inclusive education.
JAKSH
Six-year-old Jaksh was born prematurely at eight months. At eleven months, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and his parents were worried about his development and future education. After coming to VISHWAS Disability Resource Centre, she finally found hope.
Our team developed a rehabilitation plan which included gait training with a rollator, physiotherapy, playful activities to address behavioral issues and home-based guidance. Through regular follow-ups and dedicated therapy, he is making steady progress.
He has since been referred to VISHWAS Vidyalaya, where he is now able to sit in class, follow daily routines, and participate with his peers. His parents are overjoyed to see the progress, and they continue to acknowledge the timely intervention and holistic support provided by VISHWAS.
Our team developed a rehabilitation plan which included gait training with a rollator, physiotherapy, playful activities to address behavioral issues and home-based guidance. Through regular follow-ups and dedicated therapy, he is making steady progress.
He has since been referred to VISHWAS Vidyalaya, where he is now able to sit in class, follow daily routines, and participate with his peers. His parents are overjoyed to see the progress, and they continue to acknowledge the timely intervention and holistic support provided by VISHWAS.
