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. Under the programme, we had been covering children from Pre-School to 12th standard upto the year 2009 under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled Children (IEDC). Thereafter, stated scheme has been withdrawn by the Central Govt. and a new scheme titled ‘Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage’ (IEDSS) has been initiated. During the period covered under the report, the programme has been divided under two heads on the basis of financial support received.

(a) Programme supported by Govt. of India:

A Centrally sponsored scheme namely, IEDSS, was introduced in April 2009 under which children from classes 9th to 12th are covered. A total of 21 specially trained teachers have been deputed to render assistance to 118 children in the use of advance aids & applicances, reading & writing of Braille in grade-II, Nymath codes and remedial teaching. Students were provided with free uniform, Braillie and large print books and stationary along with basic aids, appliances, and audio cassettes etc. In our State we are conducting the programme in 6 districts viz. Faridabad, Palwal, Rewari, Mohindergarh, Bhiwani and Sonepat. Our performance during the year has been as under :

(b) Programme Supported by NAB (India):

This Programme was introduced in the year 1986 with maximum financial support from our 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 and children to impart unhindered education to children of these classes. Presently the education is being imparted to 121 children with the support of 11 special teachers. These teachers visit the schools of the children and their homes to impart education. Children are provided free uniform, text books in required medium in Braille/large print, basic aids and appliances and other supportive services, Our performance during the year 2010-11 has been as under: