Integrated Education Programme

The Programme was initiated in the year 1986 with an aim to provide educational opportunities to children with visual impairment in various general schools of Haryana. Initially upto 2009 this programme was from Pre-School to 12 standard under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled Children (IEDC). Thereafter, the scheme has been withdrawn by the Central Govt. and a new scheme titled ‘Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage’ (IEDSS) was introduced. During the period covered under the report, the programme has been divided under three heads on the basis of financial support received.

(a) Programme Supported by Govt. of India : Under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme namely IEDSS Programme was introduced in April 2009 under which visually impaired children from classes 9 to 12 were covered. A total of 15 specially trained teachers have been recruited to render assistance to these children in the use of advance aids & appliances, reading & writing of Braille in grade-II, Nymath codes and remedial teaching. During the year 2022-23, 306 students were provided with free uniform, Braille and large print books and stationary along with basic aids, appliances, and audio cassettes etc. The teacher visits school and homes of the students and assists them in learning. In the State of Haryana, the programme is being pursued in 13 districts viz. Faridabad, Palwal, Rewari, Mohindergarh, Bhiwani, Sonepat, Hisar, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Fatehabad ,Rohtak and Nooh

(B) Programme Supported by NAB India (Mumbai) : This Programme was introduced in the year 1986 with maximum financial support from Head Office at Mumbai, which continues till date. Due to withdrawal of IEDC scheme of Central Government, also covering Children from pre-school to VIII standard, during the year 2009, we were forced to increase the number of units to impart unhindered education to children of these classes. Presently 2022-2023 the education is being imparted to 32 children with the support of 3 special teachers. These teachers visit the schools and their homes to impart education. Children are provided free uniform, text books in required medium-Braille/large print, basic aids and appliances and other supportive services.