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Chitra Shah noticed that a patient with disabilities had missed several of her appointments with a psychologist, where she worked. Determined to find out why, Chitra went to the girl’s house which was located near a garbage dump, and she found the house locked. But she kept hearing noises from within the house. Looking inside, she found the missing patient tied to a chair and covered in her own urine and waste. The patient was a young girl with Down’s Syndrome and because of her disability; she was locked up every day and suffered in silence. This incident led Chitra Shah to establish Satya Special School in 2003. Since then, she has provided thousands of special needs children with therapies, education and vocational skills training to live their lives with dignity and respect. Many children with disabilities are abandoned because of their disabilities. Satya Special School believes in empowering disabled children and helping them stand on their own independently so they never have to be shunned, humiliated and abused because of their disabilities. Your support can help children with disabilities receive therapy and education. Donate now.Donate easily through UPI, all debit/credit cards and net banking. Charitable donations to this fundraising campaign are tax exempted under 80G of the Income Tax Act (India), &amp; 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (USA). Place of rehabilitation and transformation For 20 years, Satya Special School has been working with special-needs children in 10 centres located in rural and urban Puducherry. The centres have trained teachers and physical therapists who work with the children to identify their special needs and develop physical and educational programs to help them be integrated into mainstream life. The children are provided with multiple therapies such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, speech therapy, art therapy and more to improve their physical condition and help them function independently. The school also provides the children with specialized educational support to help them integrate into mainstream schools. This School Readiness Program includes one-on-one special education, activity-based learning, visual media learning and more. Satya Special School is also equipped with facilities such as a sensory walkway, an outdoor inclusive disabled-friendly play park, a wheelchair accessible vehicle and many more facilities to assist children with physical disabilities.Need for the fundraiserThe work of Satya Special School is making an impact in the lives of the children, many of whom have learned to function independently, been enrolled in mainstream schools and secured employment. But the school is in desperate need of funds to afford rehabilitation equipment such as walkers and standing frames, custom made shoes for people with disabilities and other therapeutic interventions. Your support will help the special needs children continue to have access to the tools, resources and therapies that make their lives better and give them a chance to have self-reliant and hopeful lives.The parents and guardians of the children were previously in despair regarding their children’s helplessness but because of Satya Special School, they are watching their children grow into independent and capable individuals who work towards their dreams for the future. The stigma, discrimination and abuse of disabled children is widespread, and many special-needs children are abandoned by their own families. But ”we transform their lives through building their abilities” , shares Chitra Shah, the founder of Satya Special School. Donate to this fundraiser by Give, India’s largest online donation platform, to support Satya Special School in their mission to provide multiple therapies, rehabilitation, academic support and future job readiness skills to 61 special needs children.

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Mothers of children with special needs often bear the brunt of the disability: fathers often desert the mother and the child, and regular employment with a child with special needs becomes difficult. Mothers are left with no real way to earn a steady income, and increases their economic dependence. The children too, are caught in the cycle, unable to live a dignified independent life. 
 Our Livelihoods Project, DIGNITY, helps mothers of children with special needs not just have a livelihood for themselves, but also involve their children, and other youth with disabilities in their businesses. DIGNITY helps set up small businesses for these women, so that they can continue earning and working, while providing a way for other youth with disabilities to also create a livelihood for themselves. DIGNITY provides the seed capital and training to help the women start and run businesses. We also help create marketing channels where required. Examples of enterprises include: idiappam flour making, basket weaving, petty shop, etc. 
 With DIGNITY, women and youth with disabilities will earn a livelihood and learn important life skills to help them in their lives. We plan to provide the seed money for fifteen (15) businesses for starters, and request your help for the same. With an average of two helpers per business, the project will help 45 people with their livelihoods.

DIGNITY: Livelihoods for Special Mothers

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The financial impact of disability in a child on the family/household is significant. If the average monthly expenditure on a child without disabilities is Rs 500, the expenditure on a child with special needs is 4 – 5 times or higher depending on the nature of disability and the related medical &amp; health conditions. Even families from the higher income group find disability management for a child with special needs a huge burden on their financial situation.  Satya Special School caters to a large number of CWSNs and to ensure continued intervention for these children we propose individual sponsorship plan where an individual/family or a group sponsors a child for an year. 
 HOW WILL SPONSORING MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE CHILD : 1.        Provide need based intervention that are otherwise out of the reach of the lower strata of society2.        The needed assistive devices like wheel chairs, calipers, crutches that will help the child become independent will be made available to the child3.        Supplementary nutrition will be provided to the children to aid in general health4.        The complete financial responsibility for intervention will be taken care of, reducing the Mother’s stress leaving her some freedom to play the role of a co-therapist to help the child improve his/her condition5.        Focus on holistic development covering all aspects of development and growth of the CWSN, ensuring better successYou will receive a yearly update on the various activities at Satya. Children with disabilities are often less a priority in the family when selecting the share of spends on their needs. The sponsorship programme removes a large part of the financial burden from the parents and ensures the child remains in school and continues to get the much needed intervention services without which independent daily living would become impossible. 
 825 children (0-6 years) in special need are provided with therapy, special education, aids and appliances to become independent in daily living activities400 primary care givers are provided with training on better management of the child200 community stakeholder namely doctors, nurses and other medical staff are trained on early identification of special need to a child150 differently able adults are provided with skill training support for employment opportunities80 primary care givers are trained to management/support person with disability 200 stakeholders focusing corporate staff and other organization staff are trained onearly identification of special need to a child

HELPING A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Children with special needs do not receive appropriate individualized therapy and education in Pondicherry. Their development is further delayed without proper therapy. Children with special needs who can lead independent lives as contributing members of society are isolated and their possible growth is stunted. In rural Pondicherry, there are many superstitions surrounding disability, especially intellectual and developmental disabilities. 
 Satya Special School's programs combine modern, traditional, and alternative therapies for optimal development of each child with special needs. With a trained team of special educators, physiotherapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and others such as musicians, artists, and performers, Satya's programs help multiply the effect of each kind of intervention.We provide children with the following therapies and resources for development: <ol><li>Special education</li><li>Physiotherapy</li><li>Occupational Therapy</li><li>Speech Therapy</li><li>Sensory Integration</li><li>Hydrotherapy</li><li>Aquatherapy</li><li>Music therapy</li><li>Art therapy</li><li>Drama therapy</li><li>Hobbies</li><li>Vocational training</li><li>Placement </li></ol>and any resource that will help the child and/or the parents access a better life for the child. Many of the children at our centres go on to be integrated into mainstream schools, and some of them move on to our vocational centres for training.We have around 1100 children across our ten centres, including three village centres. While some of the projects are funded, we need help for about 50 children urgently. 
 We wish to provide therapy that will enable the 50 children to reach their maximum potential: be it performing their own Activities of Daily Living, graduating Class 10 under National Open Schooling, or moving on to study a vocation at the community college.We want each child to receive all the resources necessary to enable their maximum development. We wish to mainstream at least 5 of these 50 children in government or private schools.

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Do you see a person with intellectual disabilities in a café or out for a movie? Ever wondered why? One of the main reasons is the severe lack of opportunities, both infrastructure and otherwise, for the disabled and the non-disabled to interact and understand each other better. This leads to several problems: low awareness among the general public about intellectual disability, which leaches on to the spheres of education, employment, and even public policy. It also has the effect of low self-esteem among people with disabilities.Also, work in the disability sector has often been charity-driven, and a rights approach is often not looked at. This leads to the disabled always being the receiver of largesse. However, the disabled can contribute so much with the right tools and resources. 
 Satya Special School wants to change this through AATRAL, an activity centre for the general public where our youth with disabilities lead fun activities like baking, quilling, art, and dancing, for a fee.This will also flip the giver-receiver equation, for interactions of mutual respect, dignity, and understanding.As a first step, we have already collaborated with Eat my Cake! to train eight of our students in baking special goods. Eat my Cake! is a café headed by Ms. Saloua Sahl from Morocco, who visited Pondicherry two years ago and made a home here. Her café is fondly appreciated by both tourists and locals.<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/be52b812-9017-4575-a6aa-a5842ca53b31.jpeg" width="476" style="display:block;margin:auto" />For art and craft, our children are trained in painting, quilling and weaving. And who does not want to sing and dance!<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/2cff98ff-c9e4-4467-9666-2d24fb0ed932.jpeg" width="478" style="display:block;margin:auto" />Patrons will pay to have the experience of baking their own signature dish, or making a personalized craft item. It will be a step forward in showcasing the capabilities of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while creating spaces for interaction and understanding.This centre will create partnerships with schools in Puducherry, and across the hospitality sector.The activity leaders (our youth with disabilities) will be paid a stipend for their work.  
 AATRAL will help bring to the fore the abilities of the disabilities. It will help youth with disabilities earn a living. More importantly, it will raise awareness about disability and people with disabilities in young children in the state, and among people from all over the country.

AATRAL: An activity space where youth with disabilities teach you to bake, quill, paint, and dance!

One of the two major economic activities of Puducherry is tourism, which has been completely destroyed by COVID-19. Ironically, the state has one of the best statistics in terms of COVID control; yet, it is financially devastated by the lack of tourists.Puducherry is home to a large number of small vendors such as flower sellers, handicraft makers, and sellers of souvenirs, who have all lost their livelihoods completely.For People with Disabilities, especially from rural areas, the effect is especially catastrophic because the broken supply chain is not easily surmounted, due to several factors, each compounding the other: over-dependence on the supplier, limited mobility, lack of diversification, and as in the case of handicrafts, a lack of traditionally established demand. 
 RELIVE ((REVITALIZING EMPLOYMENT AND LIVELIHOODS FOR VULNERABLE ENTITIES) Puducherry seeks to start/restart businesses that have potential to reach a wider market, such as handicrafts, and to provide seed money for businesses who have been forced to dip into their savings and principal amounts to keep themselves afloat over the past few months. This includes people such as petty shop owners, flower and vegetable sellers, sellers of innerwear, etc. 
 The project will serve to help families of the differently abled surmount the financial challenges brought about by COVID-19. HANDICRAFTS: The project will help artisans identify and sustain different marketing channels, including online sales. This will bring about a much-needed diversification for the artisans. MOBILE GARMENT SALES, ETC.: COVID-19 has brought about new products and methods of selling. The diversification into selling of market-based products such as cloth masks, and petticoats will help the beneficiaries improve their adaptability to new market conditions, so that they are able to quickly respond. VEGETABLE VENDORS/PETTY SHOP OWNERS: The project will help vendors restart their earlier businesses, as Puducherry limps back to a new normal.

RELIVE Puducherry

Satya Special School was started in 2003 as a rehabilitation centre offering free therapeutic and academic facilitation to 20 children with special needs, now has 1029 children under its umbrella. Satya started its journey with a single building, now has ten centres including three Village centres, Mobile Therapy units covering 44 villages, four upcoming Satellite centres, Prosthetics and Orthotics unit and over 100 staff. Each child is assessed according to their individual and psychological capabilities and training is provided based on their needs. The school has specialized trained staff engaged in various programs in education, early intervention, therapy, livelihoods, and advocacy, ultimately aiming for the inclusion of children with disabilities.A GuideStar Platinum NGO, Satya has received numerous accolades for its work, including the Model of Excellence Award for Early Childhood Care by the University of Oregon, US; the 2018 World Cerebral Palsy Day Award, and was featured as a model NGO in the Dasra- Bank of America report on disability.

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Dear Donors, we are excited to share the latest developments and achievements made possible by your generous support: ➤ Nutritious food was served to 60 students twice a week➤ Nutritious food (Health mix) was served to 60 students twice a week➤ Biscuits were served to 60 students once a week➤ 58 students in hard-to-reach villages accessed school via transportation These initiatives have had a profound impact on the health and education of these children with disabilities. To continue empowering these children and helping them build their futures, we kindly ask for your continued support and donations.  Thank you for your generosity and commitment to our cause!

Impac Report Update

Raghav Menon

Field Update Visit Date: 7th March 2024Visit Personnel: Sai Saranya, Senior Associate, give.do Team Our recent visit to Satya Special School, located across Pondicherry and its 15 centers, offered a deep dive into the transformative world of inclusive education and therapy for children with disabilities. At the heart of Satya Special School's operations is a robust process for enrolling students, facilitated through partnerships with hospitals like JIPMER and government healthcare providers. These partnerships ensure regular health check-ups and free medication for the students, a cornerstone of their holistic care model. The project team's dedication is evident in their meticulous approach to integrating therapy into both the school environment and the students' homes, particularly for those in remote areas where access to transportation and therapy would otherwise be challenging. In Muttrampattu Village Rehabilitation Centre, the utilization of funds was showcased through a tour that included classrooms, therapy rooms, and a water therapy room. Regular therapy sessions, conducted by college graduates and trained physiotherapists, are key to improving mobility and achieving individual milestones. Interactions with the parents of beneficiaries were particularly enlightening. Their stories of transformation and newfound hope for their children's futures underscore the profound impact of Satya Special School. The progress observed in these children, from gaining self-care skills to aspirations of respectable employment, highlights the school's success in fostering independence and dignity..Beyond AcademicsSatya Special School's vibrant community life, filled with co-curricular activities like sports, quizzes, and dance, ensures that students not only learn but thrive. The school's environment truly embodies the spirit of inclusion, with many students achieving accolades in Special Olympics and other competitions. The work of Satya Special School in providing education, therapy, and hope to children with disabilities is both inspiring and essential. However, the need for resources and support continues to grow. Your contribution can help expand the reach of their programs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to live a life of dignity and independence. Support Satya Special School in its mission to transform lives and empower children with disabilities. Your donation makes a difference.

Field report

Dear donors, hear what Satya Special School have to say about your selfless contributions! “Thank you so much for your donations. Your generosity means everything to us and to the community we serve. We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to donating, and we are so grateful that you chose to donate to our cause. We promise to be responsible stewards of both your donation and your trust.” The life of a child suffering from intellectual or physical disabilities is already hard enough. Combine that experience with an underprivileged family and intolerant social conditions and life truly becomes hell on earth for these poor kids. Fortunately, we're working to change that and your help has been essential to our efforts! See below what donated funds have been used for. From special therapies to simply paying rent for our building, every additional rupee is needed to fulfill Satya's aim to give these children better lives. Despite the efforts of our selfless donors, we still need more help! Donate liberally to ensure a more equitable world for the most vulnerable in our society.

Satya Special school impact report

Moolchand (name changed) is a unique boy who requires special care to reach his potential. At a young age, he was considered a 'problem child' because of his short-temperedness and seemingly uncooperative nature. As such, he was denied the opportunity to attend school just a year into his education. At this point, he was examined by doctors and found to be a special needs child. He joined Satya School a year later and was provided rehabilitation services. Thus he was able to continue learning. A few years down the line, Moolchand rejoined his school at a limited capacity, after securing his parents' consent. Satya Special School guides him through his biweekly speech training sessions as well as yoga training. His school headmaster has noted his improvement both in his interpersonal skills as well as his learning capability. There are several children just like Moolchand who suffer from disabilities that either go unnoticed or are misinterpreted. Help us find, rehabilitate, and reintegrate those poor kids into society. Donate now to aid us in our mission and change the world.

Satya Special School beneficiary story

🌟 Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to support 9 children with disabilities at the School Readiness Centre in Kodathur Village, Pondicherry. This centre serves 34 boys and 27 girls with different disabilities: intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, etc., all from low-income neighboring families. The centre grapples with financial challenges in sustaining operations and requires Rs.45,58,371 more to provide education and therapy for all 61 children with disabilities. 📢Here's a one-year budget summary of the center. Donate now and empower these children with disabilities to lead self-reliant and hopeful lives. 💕

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