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
AASHNA
Aashna is a thirteen year old girl having profound sensorineural hearing loss. Growing up in a poor family with scarcity of resources, she had never received any intervention. The possibility of regular schooling was also unknown to them, before coming to Vishwas. She was assessed for her limitations as well as existing abilities in addition to supporting her documentation work by our community team.
During follow up sessions, it came out that she is a bright girl with immense abilities.
Considering her keenness to learn skills, she has been enrolled under our Skill training programme. She is learning to weave on the loom and hospitality skills. She was supported to get a hearing aid and is receiving regular speech therapy. Her full of life facial expressions and gestures in a way compensate for lack of speech. We are working to groom her into a young independent lady leaving her struggles behind. She is enjoying her new found space and company of friends thoroughly.
During follow up sessions, it came out that she is a bright girl with immense abilities.
Considering her keenness to learn skills, she has been enrolled under our Skill training programme. She is learning to weave on the loom and hospitality skills. She was supported to get a hearing aid and is receiving regular speech therapy. Her full of life facial expressions and gestures in a way compensate for lack of speech. We are working to groom her into a young independent lady leaving her struggles behind. She is enjoying her new found space and company of friends thoroughly.
AKSHAT
Akshat is a seven years old boy having cerebral palsy of the lower limbs. He has been associated with Vishwas since he was three, through our CBP. Despite efforts of our team, the carelessness and lack of awareness of family became an obstacle for his timely intervention. It took years to convince them to start his rehabilitation process. As a part of this, he got enrolled in the Vidyalaya in nursery in 2022. He has NOW received orthotic support after regular follow up by our team. There is improvement in his gait with regular therapy sessions at Vishwas.
This chirpy and full of life child is enjoying the freedom of independent mobility with a rollator and the company of friends. He participates in all the activities with great enthusiasm and aspires to serve in the army.
This chirpy and full of life child is enjoying the freedom of independent mobility with a rollator and the company of friends. He participates in all the activities with great enthusiasm and aspires to serve in the army.
