Blind Welfare Council, Dahod

Programs:

Inclusive Education for Disabled Children at the Secondary Stage (IEDSS)

 With the support of the Government, BWC provides special teachers according to a child’s specific disability from the 9^th to 12^th standards. These children have visual, auditory, or developmental challenges. Under this programme, over 1,094 children are provided educational kits, one pair of school uniform, and additional tools like tricycle, crutches, hearing aids, tape recorders, and wheel chairs depending on their needs.

Lalit Bahuiklang Paathshaala and Residential School

 The residential school currently has 91 children with multiple disabilities; of which 59 are boys and 32 are girls. The organisation provides these children with shelter, training and education in sign languages, charts and model (Hearing impaired). The Day Care Centre also provides education and training to 47 children.

Industrial Training Centre & Vocational Training Centre

 With a mission to train people with disabilities and to enable them to earn a livelihood, BWC is running an Industrial Training Centre (ITC) where they conduct a computer operator course. Through the Vocational Training Centre, BWC trains children in making paper dishes, candles, chalks, door mats, decorative items, glass paintings, greeting cards, etc.

Day Care Centre

 BWC has set up a Day Care center for children with mental disabilities. The kids are trained and educated for an all-round development by well trained teachers free of cost. A total of 58 children have been enrolled till date.

Early Intervention Center

 Children between ages 0-6 identified as disabled are assessed according to their abilities and disabilities under this program. The children then undergo sensory training and counselling at intervals to ensure lesser trouble in daily activities in the future.