Deepalaya Annual Report 2003-2004 (3.79 MB)
Deepalaya Annual Report 2003-2004 (3.79 MB)
Deepalaya Annual Report 2003-2004 (3.79 MB)
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Mainstreaming the Differently-Abled implies 'inclusion', a term commonly applied to include the differently-abled population.<br />
Inclusion of such children at <strong>Deepalaya</strong> takes on added significance this year, as the reach extended to cover an additional 7 slum<br />
locations in West Delhi. As part of its advocacy programs, <strong>Deepalaya</strong>'s concerted effort with the National Center for Promotion of<br />
Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and the Disability Rights Group, led the Supreme Court to order the Election<br />
Commission to make the election process disabled-friendly. The result of this was the construction of the ramp at the Sanjay Colony<br />
school, one of the assigned polling booths.<br />
ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
<strong>Deepalaya</strong> children actively participated in the Sixth International Abilympic organized by the National Abilympic Association of India. 12<br />
differently abled children presented a cultural program at the valedictory function<br />
31 children participated in the Special Olympic Bharat (SOB), a national sports programfor the mentally challenged. They came back with 30<br />
prizes (9 gold medals, 10 silver medals and 11 bronzes)<br />
Speech Therapy Center established at the South Delhi Project location, with a capacity toserve 12 children at a time<br />
The vocational training and counseling program for 33 differently-abled adults managed to place 24 in the garment industry and assisted<br />
others in self-employment ventures<br />
<strong>Deepalaya</strong> exceeded government regulations, by hiring 6% rather than 3% of employees from the differently-abled population<br />
Enrollment of approximately 60 differently-abled children in various government and <strong>Deepalaya</strong> schools, receiving education through<br />
interaction, helping them developinterpersonal relationships<br />
Emphasizing Inclusion: A West Delhi Project<br />
This year, The British High Commission supported a project emphasizing<br />
'inclusion'. Implemented at 7 slum locations in West Delhi, the project caters<br />
to a population of over 24,000 people and aims to empower and mainstream<br />
persons with disabilities, enabling them to live independently, yet close to their<br />
communities. Over 675 differently-abled children and youth have been<br />
provided with screening facilities, awareness programs, referrals and aids and<br />
appliances. At present, <strong>Deepalaya</strong> is providing training/therapy to 150 children<br />
with special needs, with both home-based and center-based services in terms<br />
of comprehensive community based rehabilitation.<br />
Disability Project<br />
Male Female Total<br />
Identified 512 316 828<br />
Aids & Appliances 27 18 45<br />
Centre Based Therapy 138 111 249<br />
Exposure Visit 138 115 253<br />
Home Based Therapy 101 81 182<br />
Inclusive Education 9 9 18<br />
Disability Certificates 163 91 254<br />
Travel Concession Certificate 20 13 33<br />
Referrals 11 12 23<br />
Speech Therapy 22 14 36<br />
Including the Excluded<br />
Delayed speech and language, 100 dB degree of loss, profound sensory neural hearing loss, all<br />
affect 19 year old Raju, who lives with his family in the Sanjay Colony slum (South Delhi). Unable<br />
to either speak or write, Raju was an introvert, lacking self-confidence. <strong>Deepalaya</strong> provided him<br />
with education, vocational training, hearing aid and speech therapy. These helped him build selfconfidence<br />
and gain self-esteem.<br />
Today, he communicates verbally in simple sentences and is<br />
fluent in the Indian sign language. He was also counseled by<br />
<strong>Deepalaya</strong>'s special educator to help him overcome alcohol<br />
and tobacco addiction. His six-month training at Balloons<br />
and his remarkable performance there, resulted in his<br />
placement at Balloons with a starting salary of Rs. 1500 per<br />
month. Today, he possesses improved social skills making<br />
him a more fulfilled person, hence including him in the<br />
mainstreamsociety.<br />
Gainful Partnership<br />
<strong>Deepalaya</strong> is collaborating with Balloons, a garment export house that also provides<br />
training and job-placement for the physically disabled. 24 individuals have been trained<br />
and placed till date. Balloons conducts training, workshops and holds brainstorming<br />
sessions with other garment industries, various corporates and NGOs to continue<br />
expandingthe range of services offered to the differently-abled.<br />
Special Provisions<br />
Well-equipped therapy centers<br />
established at 5 slum locations of<br />
West Delhi (Dwarka, Refugee<br />
Camp, Water Tank, Mayapuri<br />
and Dhobighat). Facilities<br />
include :<br />
Therapy materials like parallel<br />
bars, auxiliary crutches, bolster,<br />
therapy balls, activity mattresses<br />
and shoulder wheels.<br />
Special education for the<br />
mentally challenged and hearingimpaired<br />
individuals.<br />
Development of latent talent,<br />
organizing community and<br />
parent meetings, planning and<br />
developing further intervention<br />
programs, policies and strategies.<br />
Home-based therapy provided<br />
to persons who are unable to<br />
reach therapy centers.