Mobility India

Intellectual Disability parent’s awareness program

Two days sensitisation program for parents were organized at Shree Shakthi Bhavan Chikkanayakanahalli and Pattana panchayat Turuvekere on 25th and 26th July 2023.  The program was inaugurated by Mr. Narasimhaiah and Mrs. Veena, Block Resources Coordinators from the Education Department.

Sr. Pridha, a special educator from Asha Sadana Special School in Mandya, and Rajanna, special educator from Mobility India, shared their expertise and facilitated the sessions.

The primary objective of this program was to create awareness about the management of children with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) at home and to explore livelihood opportunities.

Parents candidly shared the difficulties they encounted while caring for their children with ID and how they are making efforts to support them. Sr. Pridha provided valuable insights into how to facilitate livelihood opportunities, activities of daily living, behavior management, and artistic pursuits like drawing and craftwork. The discussion also centered around the classification, causes, and characteristics of children with Intellectual Disabilities.  82 members participated and gained knowledge.