Sambal Special School

Kalyanam Karoti, Mathura has also established a special School for Mentally Retarded, deaf and dumb Children in Campus of Kalyanam Karoti, Mathura, Namely SAMBAL. There are 153 special children that are getting Education, training, psychotherapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Music therapy, Dance therapy, Play therapy and regular health checkup too. Moreover, children are getting vocational training like – candle making, Agarbatti / Dhoopbatti making, a different type of cards making, sewing and cutting of dresses, toy making, Guldasta making etc. Purpose of this training is to do minimize the dependency on others. All the above activities are done in the supervision of well qualified trained & experienced technical Staff. The philosophy of the organization is to entrust brotherhood in the community and draw committed professionals to help alleviate the sufferings in society.

Objectives

Mainstreaming of children to normal development.
Providing proper guidance and counselling to offered families.
Creating awareness for parents and the community.
To know the current potential level of a child.
To provide a barrier-free environment and other rehabilitation facilities. Assessment Camps.
Designing an IEP (Individualized Educational Program).
To develop special types of equipment TLM (Teaching Learning Material) and other tools.
To provide early intervention care to segregate and isolated Children.
Medical facilities (Surgery, Treatment, health check-up, immunization).
Developing pre-school and daily living school.
To provide the healthy, hygienic and least restrictive environment.

Activities

Awareness among parents of people with disabilities, their family members & related Govt. Officials/Teachers.
Assessment & evaluation of children with disabilities. Motivation & counseling of parents & families.
Mainstreaming of children to normal development.
Training for daily living activities.
Pre-school skills – (Pre-reading etc.)
Therapeutic services which include physiotherapy / occupational therapy/speech therapy/ yoga therapy/psychotherapy & psychiatric intervention.
Audiological assessment & suitable referral.
Music drama / Play therapy/ Pre-vocational training.
Facilitation in getting Admission into the special school and inclusive school.
Respite care services (for parents)
Social & family integration.

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