Category Archive For "Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan (MBCN)"
Special products made by special children
The sheltered workshop conducted at Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan (MBCN) gives a platform to the special children to get vocational training and, at later stages give them suitable employment. In order to make their vocational trainees economically independent they are running a sheltered workshop where the children make eco-friendly paper products under the supervision of …
A Workshop on Functional Curriculum for Students with Disability
Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences in collaboration with MBCN had recently organized a workshop on “Functional Curriculum for Students with Disability”. The aim of this workshop was to sensitize the teachers about the art of teaching that works well with special children and boosts their overall growth. For this event, on the first day, MBCN …
How MBCN’s e-portal making disabled children self-reliant
Imparting education and teaching valuable skills that help somebody become financially independent is not just a great way to support an individual or a family, but also an undeniable way to contribute towards the upliftment of our society. Needless to say, education helps a person build confidence, learn new skills, gain experience and earn a …
VAAKYA—a novel initiative by MBCN for disabled kids
VAAKYA is a picture-based AAC app designed for people who are speech impaired. This may be in the case of aphasia, MND/ALS, after a stroke, in a case of vocal cord problems or other speech problems. It is also suitable for Individuals affected by autism, cerebral palsy and various other mental and physical conditions. The …
Need for greater accessibility for disabled in ‘digital push’
As India catapults towards a digital economy, it is a must that ICT is made accessible to the disabled. Around 8-10% of India’s population lives with disabilities, with an equal number constituting the aged. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have the potential to significantly impact the lives of these groups, facilitating access of services available …
