Tamana NGO

Tamana is a non-profit voluntary organization registered in early March 1984 in India, comprising three special education centers, a training cell and a research center to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities . 

Training is provided in the following skills to the students at Tamana:

Nai Disha Vocational Center

List of Vocational Skills

Bakery ,Pickle making ,Envelop making ,Textile printing ,Weaving and tailoring ,Hotel management ,Paper bag production ,Food packaging ,Housekeeping ,File making ,Ceramic ,designing ,Jewellery making ,Beauty culture ,Sun drying unit ,Terrace herb gardening  ,Photography.

Some of recently added skills are:

Sun Drying Unit

The main objective of the solar drying of fruit and vegetables is to impart training and engage the young adults at Tamana in small-scale food processing enterprise for the purpose of creating employment opportunities for them. 

Terrace Herb Gardening

Photography

Digital Printing Unit In January 2016, we embarked upon an exciting journey with the establishment of a Digital Printing Unit. This is a place where children learn the art of fusing technology with creativity to create a visual magic.

http://tamana.ngo/autism-centre/

Nithya Saadhana

The curriculum focuses on creating job coaches who will liaison between the vocational institutes that train persons with intellectual developmental disabilities and companies that are willing to provide jobs for these persons.  They also had eminent persons from different sectors in the industry like hospitality, retail, electronics, education etc. who discussed the employers’ point of view while hiring the persons with disability. 

Training

A UNIQUE vocational training centre for the differently abled in Bangalore, in the field of ELECTRONICS and DATA PROCESSING, Placement in prestigious companies.

The training includes the following topics with a practical manual being provided for each trainee

Parts of a computer and its usage

Introduction to Windows

Usage of NOTEPAD and MS-PAINT

MS-WORD

MS-EXCEL

MS-POWEPOINT

Usage of INTERNET and E-MAIL

Paper Cover Making Here the trainees are focused on making newspaper covers which are in great demand now. The team work helps in making almost 5000 covers in one month.Skills for being an efficient office assistant ,Organisational skills ,Technology skills ,Planning ,Time management

Nithya Saadhana is proud to be associated with Many Schools and impart Training & Vocational

Bangalore International School

Nithya Saadhana is proud to be associated with Bangalore International School. Bangalore International School, They believe in educating children with special needs in the mainstream school environment. For the pre-vocational training program at the learning centre, Nithya Saadhana offers pre-vocational training sessions in Electronics and Data Processing for the older children. 

Deepika School

Deepika is a school for children with special needs, specifically in the areas of learning disabilities, autism and related disorders.  At Deepika, rather than insisting on academic performance focus is on neuro diversity and the curriculum is geared towards learning how the world works, so that the young adolescents develop social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills. 

Sophia Opportunity School

Nithya Saadhana is proud to be associated with Sophia Opportunity School. They believe in educating children with special needs in the main stream school environment. For the Pre-vocational training program Nithya Saadhana offers sessions in data processing. 

Vasantham

Pre-vocational and Vocational Training are provided to adolescent and adults with developmental disabilities for improving skill based learning, fine motor co-ordination, and earning a livelihood. Vasantham offers vocational and craftsmanship training in numerous skills like weaving, painting, paper bag making, candle making  .

Early Intervention for children of age range 0-6 years. These children are trained along with the parents/caregivers on various domains including motor skills, play, cognition, communication and so on.

Pre-vocational and Vocational Training are provided to adolescent and adults with developmental disabilities for improving skill based learning, fine motor co-ordination, and earning a livelihood. Vasantham offers vocational and craftsmanship training in numerous skills like weaving, painting, paper bag making, candle making and so on.

Special Education training with individual-specific (IEP – Individualized Education Programme) goals set using standardized test materials (checklists & profiles) is provided for all the students. 

ASHA

Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism provides education along with a comprehensive set of therapies to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. In over two decades, ASHA has evolved and developed capabilities and expertise to address the different needs individuals .

ASHA, provide early intervention to children from 2 to 6 years of age and focuses on the basic skills that is the foundation for further learning 

PRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING Pre vocational skills training involves teaching skills that can make the child employable and self sufficient in the future. Paper bag and greeting card making, embroidery, jewellery, data entry and painting are some of the skills taught at ASHA.

LIFE SKILLS TRAINING Some of the skills like cooking and cleaning are taught in the school and the same is followed by the parents at home. 

The children are taken out to shop for basic items and practice the usage of money. Using the footpath, following traffic rules, whom to call in an emergency, using public toilets and eating out in a restaurant are important living skills

TECHNOLOGY AIDED INTERVENTION Technology in the form of iPads and computers has been proven to be an effective form of intervention by numerous research studies. At ASHA, we use iPads as a means of learning for the early intervention unit as well as reinforcement when a new skill is learnt.Older children are encouraged to use and develop computer skills that can be a form of employment later in life.

CRC Khozikhode

(CRC-Kozhikode) is a service modality set under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India with the aim of creating resources and infrastructure required for developing services for persons with disabilities in the state of Kerala. 

Short Term Training Programmes [STTP] are envisaged to enhance the awareness, knowledge and skills of Persons with Disabilities, Parents of Children with Disabilities, Professionals and others working among the Children/Persons with Special needs. STTP programmes are conducted by CRC-Kozhikode at regular intervals in various parts of the state. 

LONG TERM COURSES

CRC Kozhikode running three regular courses, approved by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), from the academic year 2016-17 onwards.  Intake capacity of each course is 25.

CRC-K had started the six months RCI approved Advanced Certificate Course in Inclusive Education (Cross Disability) in January 2018 – the fourth long term course run by CRC-K. In the academic year 2018-19, Students from different districts of Kerala have taken admission in the courses. The details of the course are given below;

• DEd.SE(ASD) - 2 year Regular

• DEd.SE (CP) - 2 year Regular

• CCCG - 10 months Regular

Parental Training Programmes are conducted with the objective to empower the Parents of Children with Special needs. To meet this objective Parental Training Programmes covers various aspects of disabilities, awareness regarding the Government schemes, benefits and hands on training is provided in the various dimensions of rehabilitation.

At present, the department is running four long-term regular courses approved by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi.

D.Ed Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

Started Employability Skill Training programme under Vocational Training & Rehabilitation unit of CRC-K. The initiative aims at placement of trained adult mentally challenged persons as Office Assistants to various departments / organizations. The course is envisaged as a six months in house training programme. The first batch comprise of five candidates with mild MR. The programme was launched by the Director, NIEPMD, Chennai in April 2017. The service under this unit includes assessment and vocational guidance and various skill training and vocational training programmes for the PwDs. In addition to this, programmes for empowering the family members, by conducting various awareness activities are also carried out.​ 

Diya Foundation (DIYA) 

Diya follows the person centered life skill training model tailored to work with the strengths of each adult to gain self dependence in 

Diya Foundation (DIYA) is a Vocational Training Center cum Sheltered Workshop in Bangalore providing training in life skills, work skills and employment options to differently abled individuals. Founded in 1999, DIYA is a registered charitable Trust. The need was for vocational training once basic schooling was completed thus preparing a potential workforce that has so far been greatly ignored.From learning personal grooming skills, household management skills, work skills, communication skills, occupational guidance and employability skills the journey is one of self discovery and self dependence.

Activities of Daily Living under Personal Management; Household Management; Financial Management is given as per individual needs and strengths;

Commuting and Transportation: The importance of waking up on time and completing all tasks necessary to take transportation to reach workplace on time;

Soft Skills Training – Students understand the importance of punctuality, regularity, following instructions, listening skills and implementation skills; 

Personal Safety: The importance of understanding safety with regard to all aspects of self, transportation, equipment. Self Advocacy;

Sheltered Services – Training on various skills given in-house prepare our adults with disability to work with strengths and charter a path to livelihood in the future. Some of the skills training offered are:

Cooking/Baking: Roles being prepared for : Self Employment or in the Hospitality Sector: Food & Beverage Kitchen and F&B Service – Chef Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Food Prep Assistant, Dish Wash Area; Restaurant Area – Setting the table, Side Stations Stocking

Block printing: Self Employment or in Textile

Car Washing: Self Employment or in the Corporate Space

Studio C Cubed – Our Digitization Workstation was set up in 2019 by a group of 8 talented young women and men eager to show off their skills in graphic designing, photo editing, video creation, digitization of old photos, digitization of books for the visually impaired and scanning.

Diya’s aim and goal is to empower these individuals to work, earn and live a life of respect and love.

SOPAN

SOPAN  is a set up Project of SOPAN  for education and training facility for autism. 

Shanay Autism Resource Centre

School and Vocational Training (SVT) Unit 

 The vocational training unit will serve adolescents and young adults with autism, and conduct skill building programs. The facility will be open also to persons enrolled for respite care for the time they are in RCU. The SVT will employ staff with qualifications recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India. With time, the SVT may serve as a resource for inclusive schools in and around New Panvel. The planned activities for SVT are:

• Screening, diagnosis and assessment

• Early detection and intervention

• Special education

• Therapeutics

• Adaptive physical education and games

• Music, and movement

• Guidance and counseling

Sparks Vocational Training Institute

Sparks Vocational Training and Research Institute is dedicated to serving the needs of children, youth, and adults with ASD in diverse communities. As a full service agency, develop and deliver a wide range of innovative programs and services. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team that includes.

Various areas of employment preparedness training, including self-development, social and communication skills, life skills and confidence building. Through the 12 structured learning sessions and 12 workplace experiences, the program aims for:

Participants to acquire and/or advance their employment relevant skills Participants to develop and work towards achievable employment goals Participants to build confidence and broaden community engagement for greater social inclusion and enjoyment Community reach to build capacity and awareness of the contributions individuals with ASD bring to the workplace and to identify ways to create autism-friendly environments that foster success Mentors and co-workers to develop an understanding of the importance of mentorship and how they can support participant’s efforts to achieve employment skills and vocations goals .Their service delivery model is grounded on evidence-based practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis that lead to improved quality of life. Also provide training opportunities for professionals in the autism field.

CRC Devangree

CRC provides rehabilitation services orientation and mobility training, speech and language therapy are provided to the persons with disabilities. Besides that, special educational services, vocational training and placement guidance services are provided to the persons with disabilities. The vocational training unit imparts skill development training and enhances the productivity among persons with disabilities. 

The following trades of training are proposed to be provided in the Vocational Training unit:

Eco friendly self-employment training: Paper plate, Paper bag, Envelop, Leaf plate etc.,

Art and Craft Training: Embroidery, Glass Painting, Decoration Work etc.,

Book Binding, Photo frame training,Tailoring Training: Nursery Raising Training Computer Training

In future the following RCI long term programs are planned to be undertaken by the Dept. of Special Education.

Diploma, Bachelors, Masters in Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Impairment, Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment and Multiple Disabilities)

Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation

For further details please contact:

Sh. Shaik Yaseen Shareef

In-charge Head, Department of Special Education,

Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities (CRC)

Devaraj URS Layout, B Block, Davangere -570006.

Email: clipsycrc[at]gmail[dot]com 

Rajlakshmi Engineering College 

Vocational training for the autistic / slow learners / physically challenged

As an initiative Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) in 2016 developed an e-kit ITAAC funded by Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST), specially meant for teaching and training life skills for autistic students.Taking this initiative as positive note, the Mechanical Engineering Department at REC on Saturday (June 24, 2017) started an vocational training program on carpentry, fitting, machining, plumbing, etc., for physically challenged and autistic students so that they could gain livelihood skills to protect themselves in society and lead an independent living.

This certification program is offered free of cost.

Prof. S.P. Srinivasan, head of the Mechanical Engineering Department and mentor for the training programme said that a team of faculty and staff from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at REC will be supporting this program. The certification from the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) of Government of India for this training programme would help them in their career growth.

CRC at Nagpur 

Vocational Training and Rehabilitation department provides the services to individual’s with mental or physical disabilities. In these services enables the PwDs to achieve skills, attitudes, resources, expectations needed to get jobs and sustains the job. In these services also teach the individual how to get the employed after any injury or mental disabilities. CRC Nagpur is functioning under the administrative control of Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), Mumbai. Apart from undertaking centre based, camp based rehabilitation related awareness academic & service provision activities, it also functions as apex resources centre for Persons with Disabilities . 

Academics CERTIFICATE COURSE IN D.E.D Special Education Autism Spectrum  

D.E.D Special Education

Department of Special Education

Department of Vocational Training and Rehabilitation

Vocational Training and Rehabilitation department provides the services to individual’s with mental or physical disabilities. In these services enables the PwDs to achieve skills, attitudes, resources, expectations needed to get jobs and sustains the job. In these services also teach the individual how to get the employed after any injury or mental disabilities.

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Sangath

Training programmes and workshops have always been important tools to disseminate the knowledge and experience of Sangath’s vast evidence-based work in the healthcare sector during the last 24 years. Through training and workshops, Sangath has reached out to different stakeholders such as lay-counsellors, parents, teachers, students, government officials, NGO representatives and employees in other organisations. 

Sangath periodically organises other training programmes and workshops on different themes, like complex healthcare interventions, barefoot counselling, motivational interviewing, etc.

Sangath has hosted many interns over the past several years. Interns can come at any time of the year, but we expect them to stay for at least 12 weeks. 

https://sangath.in/workshop-and-trainings/

Composite regional centre Lucknow

The center has been providing comprehensive rehabilitation services like Behavior therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for various psychiatric Disorders and assessment of IQ , ADHD, Autism etc. Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech therapy, and Special Education for Intellectual Disability (ID/MR), Visually Impaired (VI), and Hearing Impaired, besides providing Prosthesis & Orthosis ,Mobility Aids and Hearing Aids, Vocational Guidance & Counseling, to persons with disabilities in and around the city. The institute also conducts out-reach Camp services to the persons with Disabilities population of Uttar Pradesh state and organizes skill training programs. 

http://crciphlko.in/

Apoorva Centre

Apoorva Centre for Autism (ACA) is an educational and training centre started in 1996 by SAI, registered under National Trust. 

Vocational training program

Directed towards individuals with Autism on any or all of the below mentioned products – Paper Bags, Hand – Embroidery, Jewelry making/designing, Hand woven jute durries, Greeting cards,Glass, Acrylic & Diya Paintings, Candle making, Painting of Window grills & gates, Drawing to measurement, Gardening, Assistant to therapists & educators, Simple Data entry using MS-Word and Excel, Stationer supplies – folders, note-pads, pen holders, envelopes, assembling of pens.

Other Activities

Community Awareness Campaign of Autism through lectures, workshops, campaigns, sale of greeting cards and other products made by the students of the centre.

Family get-togethers, Trips to recreational and educational places of interest, Celebration of sports day, painting carnival, children’s day and annual day.

Functional Academic Program

This is for the age group of 12-18 yrs, providing young adults with autism, the skills they need for a successful work , community and home life. More focus is given to skill development in the spectrum focussing on employment. Also we are targeting Mission 1000.

CRC Rajnandgaon

Department of Vocational Training Skill Development Training to Divyangjan: 

Ongoing Trainings

Automotive Service Technicians

Hand Embroidery

NGO Partnership for Skill Training/ Self Employment/ Sheltered Workshop

, training & orientation at various operational levels, conferences & workshops etc.

Conduct/ participate training & teaching programmes for professionals as well as Persons With Disabilities and their families.

Liaison with NGOs/GOs for implementation of programmes/schemes for the total rehabilitation of the disabled persons i.e. for Education, Vocational Training, Self employment and Placement, Referral & Extension services.

Vocational Training Programme (VTP):

Rehabilitation programme for the Persons with Disabilities would not be successful unless the disabled person is made economically independent and socially accepted. Vocational Training Programme was started functioning in a small unit at CRC, Rajnandgaon in 2018 without any infrastructure.

This was designed with a view to provide Vocational trainings in different trades to the disabled persons who were under treatment & unemployed as they could readjust to new environment both socially and economically. trainings along with economic sustainability to empower the Persons with Disabilities through improved skills, knowledge for gainful employment and decent living.

CRC Guwahati

The Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for the Persons with Disabilities at Guwahati, Assam (As one of the five centres was established by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India) to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services and human resources development in the North-East region. Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Guwahati is an initiative of Govt. of India, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.The aim of CRC, Guwahati is to provide services to the PWDs and develop manpower in the field of disabilities in the North Eastern Region (NER). It provides comprehensive rehabilitation services at the centre and through extended services (Identification, assessment and distribution camps) to the PWDs. 

 a) Short term training courses :

Care Giver’S Training Programme

Orientation and Mobility Training Programme

Foundation Course

workshops, seminars/training programmes,  continuing education program, etc.

 b) Long term training Courses :

Bachelor of Audilogy Speech Language Pathaology (BASLP ) (ongoing)

Diploma in Hearing Language and Speech (ongoing)

Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Sundernagar

Short-term training courses are extended to various stakeholders like, teachers who work in regular schools, anganwadi workers, health workers, paramedical staff, PwDs, Village Pradhans, Government functionaries etc. These courses are especially conducted in order to create mass-level awareness.The professionally qualified personnel at CRC are actively engaged in delivering lectures for educating and rehabilitating the disabled. They do so by participating in various short-term training programmes organized by NGOs in Himachal Pradesh and across the country. The CRC staff also inspect the various NGOs and Government organizations in Himachal Pradesh and other states, under the directive of the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. 

Vocational training and employment :

•   Recreational activities and promotion of social clubs

•   Organization of sports, art, drama, music, cultural and extra-curricular activities

•   Championing for the rights of persons with disabilities

•   Creation of awareness and public education