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HCI's
President, Sulo Krishnamurthy is in
India this winter (Dec.2009-Jan 2010), visiting mainly Amar Seva
Sangam, and Maithri. It is very rewarding to
note that all our efforts are bearing fruits and all your donations
are being meticulously utilized.
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Our Centre for Special Education is
in full swing with activities ranging from Specialized
personalized education, an hour (per day) spent on Yoga and
Breathing practices, physical education and play time activities.
The results are extremely gratifying. 15 children are integrated
into the regular school, yet assisted by special educators. All
the teachers are qualified in various areas of special education
and the class size is about 8 to 1. Our children have won several
prizes and medals at state level competitions in singing, dance
and sports. Photos and videos will be
uploaded on to our site soon.
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Amar Seva Sangam, launched a new initiative in 2007 "Centre for
Spinal Cord Injured". This project was launched after much
consideration, based on the dire need for such a service in the
rural district. Poor,
rural individuals who encountered unfortunate accidents and
sustained
severe spinal cord injuries, needed a rehab centre with quality
service by dedicated trained staff. Most of these accident victims
have become Quadriplegic (paralyzed from neck down) or Paraplegic
(paralyzed from waist down). With proper care and intense
physiotherapy, the recovery could be remarkable, to the extent
that they can have the use of their arms, learn computer
applications and eventually become fit for employment. Amar Seva
Sangam has taken huge strides in achieving this. The success rate
is remarkable. Below is an example of how Mr. Poosari has
progresses in just 6 months. His story and
other stories can be found here.
 
Poosari's Functional improvements since
arriving at ASSA:
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Before joining ASSA (July 2009)
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Current Functional Abilities (Dec. 2009) |
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Severe contracture and tightness in both
legs |
Reduced contracture and improved
flexibility |
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Bed ridden, unable to stand
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Able to stand for 1 hour in a frame |
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Dependent in transfers and mobility |
Independent in
transfers (to and from bed, chair, toilet, etc) and wheelchair
propulsion
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Weakness of both upper limbs
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Improved strength in upper limbs allows him
to transfer and perform activity of daily living |
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Unable to work due to physical limitations
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Training in handicraft work |
Read the heart breaking stories of several more
Click here
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Super Idol !!
Mr. Sankara Raman, Hon. Secretary of Amar Seva Sangam, was awarded
the title "SUPER IDOL" by CNN-IBN on Jan 19, 2010. The award was
presented by the famous film star Aamir Khan
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Youtube Video
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Details of award
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Photo of Aamir Khan presenting the trophy
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More photos from web
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HCI's major Achievements:
Our Centre for
Special Education is in full
swing with almost 100 children enrolled. All the teachers are
trained in special education.
We started
sponsoring disabled young men & women in 2003 for higher studies or
for Vocational training. Since 2004,
71
of them have completed studies/ training and have found gainful
employment.
CLICK here to view
details.
(Click thru Success stories)
Currently
our sponsorship stands at 102 children at Amar Seva Sangam, 46
children at Maithri & 4 at Nesam. Visit....
http://www.handicareintl.org/help/adopt.htm
to
see the list of sponsored children at these organizations.
We started sponsoring very young children afflicted with
disabilities in the year 1992. It takes approximately 12 to 15 years
for each child to pass thru stages of rehab, schooling and life
skills training until the child is either discharged or promoted to
higher studies. You will be happy to note that in the past 17 years
HCI has helped rehabilitate and discharge 33 children back to their
communities or for higher education. All of them are employed or
have started their own small scale business.
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Our 2009 "Sponsor of the year" is
Shaji Nada. He and his wife have proved their philanthropic disposition by sponsoring
12 children with mental and physical disabilities
through Handicare International.
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Want to see what your dontations have achieved? Click on a photo below to read that child's success story.
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