Swami Brahmanand Pratishthan is a Voluntary Organization working for the upliftment of Persons with Intellectual disabilities (PWID).
The organization has been working for the training, education and rehabilitation of the Persons with disabilities since the year 1989.
The Trust runs 3 Programs: –
Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are affectionate, yet they are so very different that throughout their lives they need constant help, supervision, protection, guidance, and acceptance and above all love. Academically, they cannot go beyond standard of a normal child in its true perspective. Vocational training plays a major role in the management, education, training and rehabilitation of Persons with disabilities.
There are 52 students with different ability levels in this unit in the age range of 18-45 yrs. Many are trained in various vocational skills like House Keeping, Home Sciences, Jewellery making, making food products (chocolates, spices, etc.), making handicraft Items (door mats, torans, wall hangings, etc.), making linen cushion covers, Bed spreads, Kitchen napkins, making seasonal products (diyas, candles, rakhees, etc.)
Products are sold during the annual exhibition and also stalls are put up in various Corporate offices during festival season.
The training program also focuses on discipline, independence, socialization and quality output. The students are paid a stipend depending on their output and sale. This motivates them to perform well and boosts their confidence and they become contributing members of the society.
Students need to be kept occupied or else it may lead to many behavioral challenges which may create disturbances not only in the family but also in the Community. Most of the students are unable to get open job placements, hence need to be placed in a sheltered workshop. Though the training period in the vocational unit comprises of three years, there is no exit age limit for the students.
In line with its objectives, Seth Bhojraj Hassomal Charitable Trust has associated with Swami Brahmanand Pratishthan to support the students with intellectual difficulties by facilitating vocational skills training at the Falguni Vocational Centre. This association commenced in the year 2017 -18, and till date have been benefiting the 204 students studying at the Vocational training Center in helping them gain some marginal skills.
Pooja Awate is a PWID – Persons with intellectual disabilities who joined school at the age of 5 years. Her IQ is 35-40. She is now 23 years old. When she joined as a child, she was dependent for all activities. She had not developed speech. Now she converses using different sound accompanied with gestures. She is independent in her personal skills and needs minimum supervision.
In the Falguni vocational section supported by SBHCT, she is able to do bead work and under supervision does door hangings, necklace, long malas, key chains etc. She does cutting of vegetables and simple house hold activities like sweeping, swabbing, folding clothes, washing utensils etc. She does not take interest in functional academic skills hence is unable to read or write.
Pooja is good in athletics and has participated in Special Olympics. She participates in various group activities in the school and can manage herself independently. Sometimes she has mood swings and tends to throw tantrums by slapping persons next to her. Her mother is the part of the self-help group Swayam. Pooja is regular to school.
Sushil was admitted to SBP at the age of 7 years. He was initially admitted in a regular village school. He could not sit in one place and was diagnosed to be hyperactive with low I.Q. His speech was unclear and limited.
Sushil showed gradual improvement in activities planned for him. He became independent in personal skills, can speak fluently in Marathi and follow instructions in English. Speaks in simple English to a limited extent. He travels independently by public transport.
From the Academic year 2017-18, he has been attending the Falguni Vocational Centre supported by SBHCT.
Sushil can copy words and sentences. Reads simple sentences in English and Marathi. He is also learning to use his reading, writing and number work skills for making bills, writing receipts, labelling products etc. He is also appearing for his NIOS exams and studies from home. He can do simple data entry.
Sushil has shown remarkable improvement in extracurricular activities likes sports, dance, drama, drawing. He has won many prizes in various competitions. He is good in skating and is part of the cricket team. He also participates in swimming.
Sushil in the vocational centre is learning to paint and design Diyas, learning to do housekeeping skills. He is regular and punctual to school and enjoys coming to school. He is very helpful to others.
Sushil’s parents are ever grateful to SBP & SBHCT for helping Sushil in gaining some vocational skills and becoming self-dependent.
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