About
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Headquarters
Bangalore, Karnataka
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Since
2013
Sense Kaleidoscopes, a branch of Ayathi Trust, pioneers as India's inaugural academic and artistic institution catering exclusively to individuals wit Read moreh Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. Its inception aimed to innovate solutions, enabling those on the autism spectrum to lead enriched lives. Emphasizing nurturing inherent strengths, the organisation fosters vocational proficiency among its students. Amidst a landscape where basic education eludes many with autism, the institution advocates inclusive learning for all. Offering a blend of vocational and academic curricula, it empowers each student to realise their potential. With meticulous attention, the institution diligently crafts individual portfolios, positioning its students as professional artists. Through merchandising, sales, and securing commissions, it facilitates financial independence, showcasing the remarkable talents of its budding artists to the world.
Action
Ayati operates a National Centre of Excellence for children with disabilities at the Faculty of Medicine in Ragama, providing diagnostics, interventions, training, and research.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
Over 9000 children are registered with Ayati, and approximately 175-200 children from across Sri Lanka visit the center daily to receive free services.
Vision & Mission
Ayati's vision is to enable children with disabilities to reach their unique potential, while its mission is to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, social participation, and future employment for children with disabilities in Sri Lanka.
Programs
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School
At Sense Kaleidoscopes, every child is at the heart of its educational endeavours. Tailored programmes cater to each child's unique strengths and weaknesses, involving active parental engagement for sustained learning. The autism-specific curriculum focuses on cognitive development, utilizing interactive technology and experiential learning to make education accessible. With a personalised approach inspired by Reggio Emilia, the organisation fosters multiple intelligences and interpersonal skills through carefully curated peer groups. A low teacher-student ratio ensures dedicated mentoring, empowering students to reach their full potential despite challenges.
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Art Academy
Sense Kaleidoscopes, under Ayathi Trust, pioneers India's first art school for autism, breaking barriers to empower teens on the spectrum with comprehensive arts education. Through intensive efforts, it crafted a unique curriculum, addressing diverse cognitive levels and fostering student-led learning. By designing structured courses and validating methodologies through student-teaching sessions, it created a groundbreaking arts curriculum, poised to revolutionize disability education. The programs include a 2-year foundation course covering various art forms, motivating students through personalized themes, and a 5-year BFA program ensuring gradual skill development. Additionally, the Art As Therapy Course integrates visual arts, pottery, sculpture, and print arts, reflecting the organisation's commitment to innovation and success in empowering individuals through art.
Milestones & Track Record
In 2016, Ayati laid the foundation stone for the first National Centre of Excellence at Ragama, and the center now provides multi-disciplinary clinical operations throughout the week.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAETA1465F
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Registration ID
BK-IV-169/13-14
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2016/0096842
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12A
AAETA1465FE20211
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80G
AAETA1465FF20219
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FCRA
094421779
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust