Special Educators (teachers) and Divyang children's of ASMITA
In 2007, Asmita Vikas Kendra’s residential school was inaugurated by our Hon. MLA and former Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Mansukhbhai Vasava, along with the late Founder and Chairman of Manta Mandir Charitable Trust, Shri Maheshbhai Kothari. We are deeply grateful for their valuable support, funding, and assistance in planning and establishing the school.
Asmita Vikas Kendra’s Residential School is a free residential school for Divyang (children with developmental disabilities). It is the only free residential school of its kind in Bharuch District. The primary objective of the school is to provide developmentally disabled children with a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment where they can receive education, develop practical and life skills, become more self-reliant, contribute positively to society, and ultimately feel valued and included as members of the community.
The school opened its doors on 27 May 2007 and currently has 100 students enrolled from across Gujarat. Most of the children come from socio-economically disadvantaged families, many of whom have limited awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities and the support their children require.
The school’s estimated monthly operating expenses range from ₹1,50,000 to ₹1,75,000. These expenses cover essential needs such as accommodation, meals, clothing, medicines, education, care, training, and other day-to-day requirements necessary for the well-being and development of the children.
The divyang children are admitted to classes (Group) based on their IQ level.
1. Primary I:
In this group more emphasis is given on ADL (Activities of Daily Living).
2. Primary II:
This group learns language, general knowledge, speech improvement, discipline,
Punctuality and social behavior.
3. Secondary I:
This group learns numbers, letters, environment, reading, writing, etc.
4. Secondary II:
These classes consist of the same subjects as Secondary I but more in depth and include learning occupational skills.
5. Pre-Vocational:
This group learns multiple skills for vocational training, growth in intellect level, Counting money and other useful skills so that they may be able to perform Single or multiple task jobs for their future living.
Special Olympics:
Children take part in district, state and national Olympics which encourage and develop self-confidence plus physical and mental health. Many children have received awards at the district, state and national levels.
Our children participated in State & National Olympics, above children received GOLD , SILVER & BRONZE medals.
Extra Facilities:
CCTV cameras, internet, solar lights, RO filtered water, garden with play equipment and halls for cultural and recreational activities.
Parents Meetings & awareness program on Difficulties of mentally challenging children:
Parents regularly take part in these meetings and provide their views and give suggestions for improved development of their child’s education and living
Festival Celebrations:
We celebrate different religious and national events which help to provide a sense of diversity.
Picnics & Educational Tours:
Usually we try to arrange two to three such programs per year in order to provide the children with a unique activity which offers education, entertainment and joy.
Cultural activities:
To develop various skills (like, recreational skill, motor development, balancing, eye-hand co-ordination etc…..) cultural activities plays important role.
Our children performed a dance during “SADBHAVNA MISSION” (2012) in front of our Hon. Past CM (Gujarat) Shri Narendrabhai Modi (presently PM of India).
Caretaker mothers (Gruhmatas) take care of these children for 24 hours. Separate beds & cupboards are provided to each child. Purified R/O water, fresh milk & nutritional healthy foods are provided during Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. For fresh fruits & vegetables we have developed over 5 acres of land in nearby school area.
.png)