Anjalamal Special School For Mentally Challenged Children (A Unit of SEA) Kalpakkam, Kancheepuram District
Annual Report 2018 – 2019
School Address: Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged children No,310, Barath Nagar, ECR, Pudhupattinam Website: www.anjalamalspecialschool.in A N J A L A M A L S P E C I A L S CHOO L for Mentally Challenged Children (A Specialized unit of “Society for Education and Action” – SEA)
From the Director’s Desk….
On behalf of Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children, (a specialized unit of ‘Society for Education and Action’ – SEA), I take this as my great pleasure to thank all our Well Wishers, Donors, Funding Organizations, Corporate & Government and never the least the individual philanthropists for their continuous support and funding to implement the successful running of the school from its inception. And also our sincere and special thanks to our dedicated staff, teams and volunteers for carrying out the job done in line with SEA’s Vision, Mission and Objectives. Not the least our beneficiaries – the special students, including their parents for their co-operation and involvement and by giving us an opportunity to serve them and work for them. Last year 2018 – 2019, gave us more knowledge and experience and also made us stronger as an organization to fulfill our objectives and running the school successfully. Every concluding year makes us more responsible and the development of the school is phenomenal and able to accommodate more special children. I am so happy to present this year’s annual report for the concluded period June 1 ,2018 to May 31,2019. On the whole as ‘Society for Education and Action – SEA, is successfully implementing the running of the special school we hope all the coming years it will march successfully. Thank you all once again and the almighty to help us and support us to help and support the needy, especially the special Children’s who are the prime target beneficiaries of “Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children” a specialized unit of ‘Society for Education and Action’ – SEA.
Thanks.
With warm regards,
S.Desingu Founder - Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children, Founder & Director – SEA
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About Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children:
Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children is a specialized unit of ‘Society for Education and Action’ – SEA.
Society for Education and Action – SEA
Society for Education and Action – SEA is a registered charitable Society registered under the Tamilnadu Societies Act of 1976. It has also registered under the foreign
contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 1975 with the Government of India. SEA also exempted from Income Tax under section 80-G of Income Tax Act. SEA is located at Mamallapuram in Kancheepuram District. SEA works at 32 villages in an around of the East coast Road (ECR) among fishermen and Dalit salt pan workers and their children. SEA was founded by community development workers and a promising village youth Mr.Desingu, who is the
founder and Executive Director of the Organization, who is from the 11th generation of the fishermen community in the need of mobilizing community for sustainable development. SEA
was founded during the year 2000 and initiated intervention there among the fishermen and dalit salt pan workers. It was founded by this dedicated local youth in order to view a society without discrimination of caste, creed, religion and economic Status.
For the past 19 years we are working in the East Coast Road (ECR) from Kovalam to Kadapakkam among the fishermen and dalit communities. Our major activities are on Education, Rights, Health and Economic development of this community especially for women and Children.
Main objectives:
To Improve access to, and quality education and health care To Promote Children and Women Rights To Improve the economic development of these communities.
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Vision:
Our vision is to create a fair society. Where all women and children have their rights respected and guaranteed and have free access to education and health care.
Mission:
Our Mission is to ensure healthy, Secure Life and total development for every child and woman through entire community participation.
Project (Special School ) location / area : KALPAKKAM, Mamallapuram:
About Kalpakkam:
The Major “Madras Atomic Power Station”- MAPS has been located at Kalpakkam, Mamallapuram, Kancheepuram District, Tamilnadu. This is producing massive nuclear power supply to the state of Karnataka. This region almost covers the fishermen communities and dalit populations surrounding in and around the coastal villages of Kalpakkam. These coastal villages comprising these communities worship various religions such as Hindu, Muslim, Christians and others. Hence the proposed project (Special School) has been projected to be implemented in the place of Kalpakkam and covering the surrounding areas. The surrounding villages has been focused up to fifteen kilometers from our special school (Kalpakkam)such as: Nallathur, Ayyapakkam,Kadalur,Vayalur,Vepenchery,Suradhimangalam,Parameswarimangalam,Nerumb ur,Nallathur,Perambakkam,Pudhupattinam,Thannirpandhal,Vengampakkam,Adayalachery,Pe riya colony & etc. These communities comprises of the most back ward, fishermen and dalit groups of the society.
Target Beneficiaries:
Mentally Challenged Children ,
Who fall on the following criteria are our target beneficiaries of this project (Special School)
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Between the age group of 3 -15 years in and around our project area are our Target beneficiaries (children) and they are getting benefitted from this program -
Objectives:
This proposed project – ‘Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children’ was framed in a planned manner with the following as its objectives:
To work towards enabling the disabled children to develop the potential and face the world on equal terms. (Education, Rights and Health aspects) To Ensure Four core values of Human Rights Law in the context of Disability : 1. Non Discrimination 2. Self Determination and Participation 3. Equality of Opportunity and 4. Inclusion Reaching out to children with disabilities in Tsunami affected areas from Kovalam to Kadapakkam with CBR ( community Based Rehabilitation ) Raising Awareness and Advocacy for the inclusion of persons with Disabilities in all activities in the community. Structure of the Project Team - Special school:
Project Coordinator
Admin Special Educators Care takers
Physiotherapist Occupational Speech
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Anjalamal Special School for Mentally Challenged Children With the great support of ASHA for Education, we are running the Special School Successfully. We have 40 Special Children with Intellectual Disability and Multiple Disabilities in our Special School. Our Children are happy and peaceful. They are enjoying the method of studies that they are provided with. The below are the list of activities that have happened in our Special School in this Academic Year 2018-2019. Medical Assessment Camp General Medical Camp Introduction of TABLETS with KAVI PTS App for Special Children Independence Day Celebration 15.08.2018 Aids & Appliances for our Special School Children Sports Activities (District Level & State Level) New Admission and Special Students Enrollment New Appointments for the Special School Enability foundation visit Exposure visit Donors visit World Autism Day Celebrations
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Anjalamal Special School For Mentally Challenged Children - Kalpakkam
The Current list of Mentally Challenged Children studying in the Special School:
No Name Sex Age Disability Address
1 S.Prabagaran Male 11 MR No.99, MariyammanKovil Street, Nallathur
2 S.Indrakumar Male 9 MR No.99, MariyammanKovil Street, Nallathur
3 J.Nithi Mithran Male 3 MR Cuddalore
4 C.Vinothini Female 20 LD No: 124, Gandhi Street, Ayyapakkam,
5 V.Kumutha Female 9 MR Vengapakkam
6 V.Visagavelan male 5 MR Irular colony, Karathittu, Vayalur and post, TKM Taluk, Kanchipuram district.
7 S.Vishva Male 12 MR Thulukanathamman Kovil Street, Kadalur
8 K.Sabaribalan male 3 MR Samathuvapuram, Veppancheri post, Cheyyur Taluk, Kanchipuram District
9 K.Suriya Male 15 MR Pudupattinam
10 V.Shreeja Female 8 MR Uthukatamman Kovil St, Sadras Kuppam
11 M.Vijaya shree Female 5 CPMR Vitlapuram colony, Vitlapuram Post, TKM Taluk, Kanchipuram district 12 S.Soundarya Female 10 CP, MR PudhupattinamSalai, Suraadimangalam.
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13 K.Nanthana Female 7 CP, MR Parameshwarimangalam
14 B.Dhatchayani Female 7 LD 116, Kaarathittu, Vayalur.
15 G.Sammaresh Male 5 CP MR Karathittu
16 S.Sanjai Male 10 CP Vayalur
17 R. Eswari Female 14 CP, MR Sadras
18 C.Agathika Female 12 MR Nedhaji St,Vayalur
19 K.Kishore Male 12 MR Marakkanam
20 R.Manoj Male 5 HI Nallanthur 21 S.MugamadhuIrf Male 10 MR Pudhupattinam an 22 E.Muthukrishnan Male 20 MR Sathirampettaiveppancheri -post
23 A.Kavitha Female 9 MR Karathittu, Vayalur
24 V.Vignesh Male 12 CP,MR Vayalur
25 S.Nithish Male 8 MR Pommarajapuram, Nallathur
26 I.Ishwariya Female 9 MR Pudhupattinam
27 M. Jothika Female 15 MR Uthukattuamman Kovil St Sadras Kuppam Post
28 E. Nithish Male 6 MR Pandur
29 E.Nanthini Female 11 MR Periya Colony
30 Asarudin Male 20 MR Sadras
31 L.Rohit Female 12 MR Uthukattuamman Kovil St Sadras Kuppam Post
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32 S.Ilamaran Male 7 MR Kadalur
33 G.Karthick Male 14 MR Ayyapakkam
34 S.Yuvanesh Male 12 MR Sooradimangalam
35 D. vignesh Male 15 MR Lattur
36 M.Vasanthan Male 10 MR Perunthurai
37 E.Ezhilmaran Male 9 MR Pandur
38 Vinoshkumar Male 3 CP MR Adayalasery
39 S.Karthick Male 13 MR Adayalachery
40 S.Srivarshan Male 7 M.R Kalpakkam Autism
Medical Assessment Camps:
Every year the school conducts special medical assessment camps to these children. This year it was held at: Columbus School, Chengalpet on 9th July 2018 Organized & Supported by SSA.
S.No No of Assessment No of Types of No of Student camp Conducted participants disability Enrolled in in the Camp identified Special School 1 9th July 2018 122 MR -06 MR-06 CP – 3 CP - 3 CP with MR 1 CP withMR-1 LD -02 LD - 02 VI – 01 VI - 01
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General Medical camp:
This year the General Medical Camp held at 01.11.2018 supported by Asha for Education.
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Special School for Mentally Challenged Children Kalpakkam
Special School Children Photos
Name : Visagavelan Name : Nandhana Name : Kishore Disability: MR Disability : CPMR Disability : Autism
Name : Ezhilmaranm Name : S.Karthick Name : Muthukrishnan Disability :MR Disability :MR Disability: MR
Name : Vijayasree Name : Eshwari Name : Sanjai Disability : CPMR Disability: MR Disability :CP
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Name : Nandhini Name : Vasanthan Name : E.Nithish Disability : MR Disability : MR Disability: MR
Name : Srija Name : Kavitha Name : Ishwarya Disability : MR Disability : MR Disability: MR
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Name : Kumutha Name : Azarudin Name : Indrakumar Disability: MR Disability : MR Disability : MR
Name : Srivarshan Name : Ilamaran Name : Prabagaran Disability: MR Autisum Disability: MR Disability : MR
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Name : Yuvanesh Name : Vinothini Name : Mugamadirfan Disability: MR Disability : LD Disability : MR
Name : Rohit Name : Surya Name : Jothika Disability: CPMR Disability : MR Disability : MR
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Name : S.Nithishkumar Name : D.Vignesh Name : S.Vishwa Disability: MR Disability: L.D Disability : M.R
Name : Manoj Name : B.Dhatchayani Name : Sabaribalan Disability: H.I Disability : L.D Disability: C.P with M.R
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Name : Agathika Name: G.Karthick Name : Soundarya Disability: Disability:M.R Disability : M.R
Name : Sammaresh Name : V.Vignesh Name : Vinosh kumar Disability: Disability: M.R Disability:
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Physiotherapy:
We give regular physiotherapy for children with disabilities who were affected by polio and cerebral palsy. For them we gave physio - exercises through professional physiotherapist.
Occupational therapy: Every day, we give occupational therapy for the needy children especially autism children for sitting in one place for long time.
Speech Therapy: Every day we give speech therapy for those who are having communication problem like receptive language and expressive language.
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Sensory Development:
Some special children don’t have sensory. So we give sensory development for them in dark room and stimulate sensory organs using for color ful and different sensory materials.
Food & Nutrition:
The school takes special care on nutrition to these children. The committee discusses and provides a schedule of nutrient foods to the children. We provided the following health and nutrition food for the special children as per the food schedule recommended by the committee.
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Sl.no Days Morning Afternoon Evening 1 Monday Nutrition liquid Sambar rice Egg food 2 Tuesday Nutrition liquid Greens with rice Peanuts food 3 Wednesday Nutrition liquid Vegetable rice Egg food 4 Thursday Nutrition liquid Sambar rice Groundnuts food 5 Friday Nutrition liquid Greens with rice Egg food
Transportation:
We are providing free transportation for these Special Children. To bring each child from their home to the School and return back in the evening. By this they were able to come daily without fail. For their transportation Two Tata Magic vans were provided for the Mentally Challenged Children. These two vans go in two separate directions thereby bringing the children at the right time to school and return back.
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Government Schemes:
Beneficiaries for Tamilnadu State Government Schemes and Concession:
The following materials has been referred & guided to the children and availed the schemes from Government by the Special School for the year 2018-2019:
S.No Beneficiary name Aids & Appliances received by the beneficiary -June 2018–May 2019 1 Nitheesh.S Wheel chair 2. Nitheesh .E Wheel Chair 3. Sabaribalan Wheel Chair 4. Vijayashree Wheel Chair 5. Vinothini Wheel Chair 6. G.Vignesh Tri-cycle 7. Manoj Wheel Chair
Evaluation:
Review meetings are being conducted during the last week of every month. The monthly achievements, learning, challenges are shared by every staff, teachers individually. The staffs also share special cases and their current attention. The staffs should also mention how the trainings contribute to their activities. The areas of their improvement due to the training are evaluated. The needs for training are also identified through this meeting.
Monthly reports are collected from the staff. It is designed to get the maximum information about the children and performance of the faculties has been evaluated, by our field staffs through the scrutiny of their work. The success stories are appreciated and their performance has evaluated with our SEA team and the whole records were maintained for our future reference and documentation. This is being assisted for appraisal of the faculties and staffs for their further promotion or rewards in future. The individual performances of the field staffs are also analyzed. It could be given as a feedback also. So the monthly review meeting conducted, acts as a multi - dimensional manner. Where reporting, follow – ups, sharing of learning, challenges and changes occur. It also acts as a space for the identification of the areas of training.
Action Plan:
The following action plan was recommended for the forth-coming year (2019-2020)
To undertake further steps to enroll the available remaining special children from the target areas / villages
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To register under PWD’S Act for Anjalamal Special School To create more awareness about disability and the need of special children especially in education among the wider community people. To continue to provide effective special attention for CWD’S To continue to establish network with other organization, government and corporate. To continue to promote Rights Based Activities for children with disabilities among the community. To involve more stake holders to contribute to the special school and these special children in the communities.
Introduction of TABLETS with KAVI PTS App for Special Children
This Academic Year we have introduced SAMSUNG TABLETS with a special app for Special Education called “KAVI PTS”. It’s an interactive app with more features for teaching.
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Independence Day Celebration 15.08.2018
The 71th Independence Day was celebrated in our Anjalamal Special School in the presence of Panchayat leads and heads and our SEA and Anjalamal Team.
Aids & Appliances for our Special School Children
Aids & Appliances (worth more than Rs.2 Lakhs) for the Disabled children were distributed during the Independence day event.
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Sports Activities (District Level)
Our Children from Anjalammal Special School have been invited by the District Differently Abled Welfare Office - DDAWO, Chengalpattu to participate in the District level Sports Meet on 20th November 2018 at CSI Alison Girls High Sec School, Chengalpet, Kancheepuram District.
Our Students have won the following prices: 1. Datchayani - 3rd Prize - Bucketing the ball 2. Ashmita - 1st Prize - Running Race - 50mts 3. Ashmita - 1st Prize - Potato Collection 4. Surya - 1st Prize - Throw ball 5. Saranraj - 1st Prize - Running Race - 100 mts 6. Muthukrishnan - 2rd Prize - Throw Ball 7. Nitheesh - 2nd Prize - Balloon Blasting game.
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Cultural Programme participated by our Special School Children
On Behalf of Anjalamal Special School, Our 11 Beloved children have participated in the District level Cultural events on 3rd December at District Collector's Office, Kancheepuram .
Events Participated by our Children 1. Naveena Ramayanam - a funfilled skit. 2. Joker Dance - A song with mixed emotions.
Both of these programs went on well and gained the appreciation from the entire crowd. The District Collector Mr.Ponniah IAS has personally greeted our children and rewarded them.
State Level Prize won by our child Baby.Ashmita in Potato Collection Game
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The State level first prize winner Baby.Asmita of our Anjalamal Special School was honored with a memento by the Minister of Social Defense, Mrs.Saroja
New Admission and Special Students Enrollment
We have done a survey, screening and have identified more than 10 children this year with disabilities and have enrolled 2 children as new admissions in this academic year 2018-2019.
Name Age Class
1. Harish 8 yrs Pre-vocational
2. Nishanth 13 yrs Pre-vocational
New Appointments for the Special School
We have appointed a new Physiotherapist Mr.Parthipan a Graduate in Physio Therapy and have hands on experience in taking care of special children with ortho needs for our Special School effective this November in addition to the existing Special Educators.
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Enability foundation visit
Enability foundation, Chennai in association with Latentview Analytics, Chennai has provided Technical props to our Special School Children. During their visit to our Special School on 30th January 2019, they have provided a new App Called Kavi+ (windows platform), in addition to Kavi PTS (android based) and they have also provided our children with a new Prop called Aditi – a sensory based tool (as shown in the picture below).
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About the Props, Aids and Apps The Special Children in our Special School are much benefited by the Props, Apps and Aids provided by Enability Foundation with the support of Latentview.
About the Training The Special Educators in our School are highly receptive when it comes to Enability’s product training.
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Exposure visits
Our Children at Anjalamal Special School, had a day out in The National Children’s Park, Guindy, Chennai on 21-12-2018.
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Donor Visits: Asha for education, Dallas have visited our Anjalamal Special School on 25-march-2019. It was a very good interaction from the Asha Team represented by Mr.Prasad DSL and Madam with our special educators and children.
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Donor Visits: Latentview Analytics, Chennai have visited our Anjalamal Special School Children on 21-Dec-2018 during the exposure visit. Our Children at Anjalamal Special School received goodies from the Latenview office bearer’s interactions with them.
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Sports Activities
On Account of the World Autism Day on 2nd April 2019, Our Anjalamal Special School celebrated the awareness by sporting several sports activities on the day
Ball Collection Game
Running Race for the kids
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Water filling game
Musical chair
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World Autism Day
The World Autism day was celebrated in our Anjalamal Special School in a grand gesture involving awareness message about the autism to the special educators, Competitions and prizes for the students etc.
Team Anjalamal with our Students
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Prize Distribution for the Children
Goodies distributed to the children on the occasion
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