The community plays a vital role in promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
The VISHWAS Community based programme facilitates community participation by providing barrier free and inclusive environment. This Programme aims to promote " Disability and Inclusive Development" through Rights based approach.
We began our work in 2005 in a small village called Saanp ki Nagli, in Sohna block of Gurugram district, Haryana. Working at grassroot level helped us to understand the community and their needs.
Our Community Based Programme includes:
- Creating enabling environment through community sensitisation and awareness raising programmes
- Raising awareness among the community and facilitating Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to avail their rights and entitlements
- Facilitate access to education, healthcare and livelihood options for equal life choices
- Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to participate in decision making
- Regular meetings and trainings with ICDS (Anganwadi) workers, Auxiliary Nursing Midwives(ANMs) and Accredited Social Health activists(ASHAs) on the issue of early identification of impairments and referral services
- Sensitising relevant stakeholders in the community to accept diversity and promote inclusive practices
Building on our experiences, we have now expanded our community work in the neighbouring areas of VISHWAS, Gurugram.
Story of Change
Our CBP team came across Ayushman, a 6 years old child with cerebral palsy (CP) during their visit to Dhankot village. His mother shared that her financial condition was very bad as she had separated from her abusive husband. She could not afford any rehabilitative service for her child. She herself is diabetic and under a lot of mental stress.
They were connected with VISHWAS Disability Resource Centre where need based intervention, guidance and counselling was provided for his appropriate care and development. The CBP team facilitated application of his UDID card, Disability Certificate. Our team approached “Bringing Smiles”, Ngo and with their help he has been provided a wheelchair and also receiving financial help of Rs.5000 monthly. He is enrolled in VISHWAS Vidyalaya and enjoying school life along with therapy.
His mother is very happy with the positive changes and a purpose in their life now.
They were connected with VISHWAS Disability Resource Centre where need based intervention, guidance and counselling was provided for his appropriate care and development. The CBP team facilitated application of his UDID card, Disability Certificate. Our team approached “Bringing Smiles”, Ngo and with their help he has been provided a wheelchair and also receiving financial help of Rs.5000 monthly. He is enrolled in VISHWAS Vidyalaya and enjoying school life along with therapy.
His mother is very happy with the positive changes and a purpose in their life now.
Dharamvir a resident of Badshahpur, Gurgaon is 38 yrs old and has locomotor disability since birth. His wife and both his children also have disability. During field visit, our CBP team met him and came to know about their miserable condition. He runs a small tailoring shop from home which is not enough to meet their daily expenses.
The CBP team provided counseling and facilitated UDID and disability certificate of Dharmveer and his wife. This has helped them to enroll for disability pension of Rs.2750 monthly which will improve their financial condition. His daughter is receiving early intervention and therapy from VISHWAS Disability Resource Center and his son was referred to AIIMS hospital for eye treatment.
Dharamvir is elated and thankful with the support and guidance received from the CBP team.
The CBP team provided counseling and facilitated UDID and disability certificate of Dharmveer and his wife. This has helped them to enroll for disability pension of Rs.2750 monthly which will improve their financial condition. His daughter is receiving early intervention and therapy from VISHWAS Disability Resource Center and his son was referred to AIIMS hospital for eye treatment.
Dharamvir is elated and thankful with the support and guidance received from the CBP team.
