I believe that disability is not a constraint but only a condition. I am myself a person with Muscular Dystrophy and having done my Chartered Accountancy am totally dedicated for the cause of disability and to the service of Amar Seva Sangam. Developing this organization as a preferred destination in disability management is my endeavor and sustainability and scalability are my challenges. under my leadership, several bold, innovative and successful initiatives were introduced. The latest being, our Early Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays using information technology and delivering services at the door steps of the CwDs on real time basis. This initiative has global recognition and we introduced our Enabling Inclusion App(R) with which we are working in 32 blocks in Tamil Nadu and partnering with 5 States in India and also working for global partnerships.
Appeal
Amar Seva Sangam is an internationally recognized, much sought-after institution in Disability Management & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu, India. Among various other successful programs meant for the overall welfare of Persons with Disabilities, providing quality, affordable education to the rural poor and children with disabilities is one of our core programs. Our Vision is no child is denied schooling experience because of disability with a mission to provide education to children with disabilities in rural settings. Inclusive education is more important and is essential for children with disabilities to cope with other students. Siva Saraswati Vidyalaya is the name of our inclusive school. We started Nursery school in 1981 which was upgraded to Middle school in 1991 and then elevated to a high school in 2009. In 2015, we commenced our Higher Secondary school operations. We cater to over 715 students inclusive of children with various physical and mental challenges. Our guiding principles are Participatory classes with normal children, physically challenged and Special children; Provide Free education for physically challenged and Special education including stay; Charge affordable fees for other children considering the weak economic background of rural parents; Focus on the all-round development of children with extracurricular activities beyond academics. Our School is committed to providing quality education in an environment that sees no boundary between the physically abled and the disabled. At the school and on campus at Amar Seva Sangam, the children are not seen as disabled, but rather as “differently abled”. Every effort is made to nurture both their mental and physical development to maximize their potential.
We are raising funds for this project through Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 with a target of INR.50,00,000.
Our Nursery school was set up in 1981 It was upgraded to Middle school in 1991 and then elevated to a high school in 2009. In 2015, we commenced our Higher Secondary school operations. We cater to over 715 students inclusive of children with various physical and mental challenges. Inclusive education is more important and is essential for children with disabilities to cope with other students.
Vision
No child is denied schooling experience because of disability.
Mission
Provide inclusive education to children with disabilities in rural settings.
Current Status in Tenkasi District
• Total number of differently abled children in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 2120
• Total number of Special Educators in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 41
• Total number of Physiotherapist in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 9
