“SAMARTH”(Centre Based Scheme)

Partially funded by National trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental retardation and Multiple Disabilities

(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India)

SAMARTH

   A home away from home for the persons with Autism, cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disability. Parents/Guardian Society of children of GIMRC, Chandigarh was established in the year 1999 (reg. No. 2899 under Act XXI of 1860). Since its inception, it has been extending services in the field of disabilities. There are only a few institutions which are providing residential services to disabled in the states of Punjab, Himachal, Haryana and U.T, Chandigarh. The services available for severely and profoundly retarded children are negligible. In cases where both parents are working, it becomes more difficult to provide care for children with disability. Keeping in view the problems of various categories of parents, the parents society has taken a decision to start a project which could accommodate children belonging to BPL( Below poverty line) category, senior citizens with disability, severe and profoundly retarded children. Samarth the prestigious project was sanctioned by National trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, New Delhi in the year 2006. His Excellency Gen. (Retd.) S.F Rodrigues, the Administrator UT, Chandigarh inaugurated the SAMARTH on 31^st March 2007.

SAMARTH provides residential services- both short term (respite care) and long term (prolonged stay). In addition, activities include training in self help skills, communication skills, Functional academics, domestic skills, recreational skills, sports and jib oriented skills. The facilities are available to both males and females on 60-40% basis and shall cover all the four disabilities like Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities.

        Samarth provides services for persons of all income and Below Poverty Line (BPL). The financial assistance by the National Trust will be tapered off over a period of 8 years.

Objectives of  Samarth.

• To provide permanent care for abandoned and destitute persons with disabilities.
• To provide support and protection to persons whose family support is gradually diminishing.
• To provide services to persons with disability whose family members are willing to pay for good quality services.
• To provide services to young persons with disability who need to stay in group homes and independent living situations.
• To provide services to senior citizens with disability.
• To create opportunities for family members to get respite time in order to fulfill other responsibilities.

Break-up of seats:

Preferred proportionate break up for long term stay, distribution by gender , seeriety levels, disability types and SES( Social Economic Status) is as below:-

This scheme is being implemented at the International Boys Hostl, Madhya Marg, Sec-15, Chandigarh and it has following facilities:-

1. Shared accommodation (2 students in one room), separate rooms for boys & girls.
2. Kitchen with dining hall, providing nutritious and Balance diet.
3. Adequate toilets for boys and girls.
4. Laundry facilities.
5. Indoor and Outdoor games.
6. Recreational facilities, TV with cable.
7. Dance and Music.
8. Regular outing.
9. Celebration of festivals and birthdays.

Local Project Committee (LPC):-

As per the norms of the National Trust Local Project Committee has been constituted for the smooth functioning and proper utilization of Samarth funds. It has following members:-

1. Two representatives from Local Service club like Lions club etc.
2. Three representatives of persons whose children/family members are residents of SAMARTH centre.
3. One representative of Care givers.
4. One representative of National Trust registered organization.

The role of Local Project Committee is to ensure that the “Samarth” Project has adequate community participation and inclusion. Ensuring that Samarth residents participation in all events, functions and festivals that are celebrated locally.

At least one member must visit the project every day and making friends with the residents, listening and solving any small problems that may come up. This must be done in collaboration with the management. This is also to ensure that the residents have in running of the centre and their voices are heard.

STAFF OF SAMARTH

Residents of ”Samarth” are looked after by the trained professionals consisting of:-

1. Activity Professional                :          1
2. Rehabilitation Professional       :          1
3. Hostel Warden                        :           1
4. Special Educators                    :          3
5. Office Clerk                            :          1
6. Cook                                     :          1
7. Kitchen Assistant                    :          1
8. Attendants and Ayas               :          3
9. Watchman                             :            1

10. Sweepers                              :           2

Activities of Samarth:

The activities are regularly monitored by the LPC in the monthly meeting held on 4^th Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM. In addition, PTA meetings are held once in in 3 months i.e in the month of January, April, July & October.

1.                 Educational Activities:

·         Training in motor development

·         Communication skills

·         Concept Formation

·         Functional Academics

·         Pre-vocational

·         Vocational

·         Job Placement

2.                 Therapeutic Intervention

·         Medical Intervention

·         Physio/ Occupational therapy

·         Speech and Language Thearpy

·         Behaviur Modification

·         Family Counselling

3.                 Residential Activities:-

4.                 Training in self care and domestic skills

5.                  Recreation activities:-

a.                 yoga

b.                 Music

c.                  Games

d.                 Dance

e.                 Visit to various places

Students Rehabilitated         :          29

Current                               :         18

Parents Rehabilitated          :          20

Current                               :         13

Kiosk                                 :         12

Kiosk under installation        :         3

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