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JAI VAKEEL FOUNDATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE

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  www.jaivakeel.org
  joanne.pinto@jaivakeel.org
One in every 50 Indians, over 26 million individuals have an Intellectual Disability (ID). In spite of this colossal figure, we as a society, still remain largely unaware of this space, & are unable to actively address the needs of these individuals.

Children with disabilities are one of the most marginalized & excluded groups of children, experiencing widespread violations of their rights. Within the disability space, ID seems to be the most invisible.

Started in 1944, Jai Vakeel Foundation is one of the oldest & largest not for profit institutes in India serving children & adults with ID. Our vision is Inclusion of all individuals with Intellectual Disability (ID.)

Our approach is holistic; we aim to integrate our students into mainstream society by providing them with healthcare, education and skill development .
Through the above interventions, we served over 22000 children, adolescents and adults with ID in 2023-2024 - 750 students directly on our campuses, 2400 children through rural medical camps, and over 20000 children enrolled in 475 special schools across Maharashtra through Disha Abhiyan.

Appeal

Individuals with Intellectual Disability have an IQ less than 70 (Normal IQ is 90-100) which significantly impairs intellectual functioning as well as activities of daily living. At Jai Vakeel Foundation we believe that each individual has the potential to lead a fuller and more inclusive life. Initiatives are aimed at integrating students to the maximum extent possible - be it in family, community and/or society. Towards this objective we have grown a holistic model of intervention that is crucial in the multi-dimensional development of each student. Interventions include healthcare, education, skill development . In Education, we run our own schools in Mumbai, Talegaon & Deolali and disseminate our standardized, accredited curriculum across 475 special schools in Maharashtra. Post 18 years of age our students move to the Skill Development Center, where depending on the severity of ID, adults are either provided vocational training, activities of daily living or livelihood opportunities. Our Healthcare vertical extends medical consultations, therapy, counseling sessions to our students enrolled at these schools and centres. The Annual Budget to support the above holistic interventions is 24 crores and funds raised will allow our students to access their basic right of quality healthcare, education and skill development.

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Fund Utilization in 2024

Total funds raised in 2024 - INR 1451306
Project NameJai Vakeel School, Mumbai
Amount Utilized (INR)1451306
Project DescriptionJai Vakeel Mumbai School annually caters to 330 children with Intellectual Disability between the ages of 3 to 18 years and aims to provide students with early intervention, functional academics and pre-vocational training. Every student at the school has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) which is developed after assessing the child using an Assessment Checklist and aims at getting a clear understanding of the child’s current level of functioning and to identify the child’s strengths and areas that need support. Over the years Jai Vakeel has also built a standardized multi-sensory curriculum for Students with ID which promotes systematic, sequential and simultaneous learning whilst ensuring that the children have fun while they learn. Co-Curricular activities like art, gym, sports, music, dance and yoga are an integral part of the curriculum and every class has a predetermined ratio of academics and co-curricular.
The funds were instrumental in the upkeep and enhancement of the JVSM school building .The funds were utilized towards urgent waterproofing, renovations, painting, purchasing cctvs for monitoring of the classes, school bells and tablet for teachers for recording of the IEP and conducting assessments.
LocationsMumbai City > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation > Teacher training,Education > Remedial education,Education > Sports education,Education > Arts education,Education > Awareness & advocacy
Beneficiary GroupPersons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionJai Vakeel Mumbai School works with children who have an intellectual and disability (ID), which is a neuro-developmental disorder characterised by significantly impaired intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem solving, judgment) as well as adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living). Individuals with ID have an IQ less than 70 (Normal IQ is 90-100) in addition to deficits in adaptive behaviors that affect their everyday life. Further, they frequently have other associated disorders such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, visual impairment and or hearing impairment. At Jai Vakeel Mumbai School, the age of beneficiaries range from 3 years to 18 years. Out of the total student population at approx 70% are males and 30% are females.
ImpactOverall, 68% of selected goals showed progress. Students in the age group of 3-14 years progressed on an average of 65% of the goals selected for them whereas students in the 14-18 years age group progressed on an average of 70% of the goals selected for them.
The current academic year saw maximum progress of students in Educational (78% progress on goals), Lifeskills (78% progress on goals) and Activities of Daily Living (72% progress on goals) domains, attributable to effective subject teaching and strong parent engagement.Follow up on home goals by teachers resulted in progress on 73% of the home goals which were selected.
Parents in our education program feel well-supported by JVF, appreciating the extensive engagement and resources provided. The survey results done at the end of the academic year to gauge the parent perception and parent impact indicate that 98.5% of the parents surveyed feel highly supported in caring for their children through various initiatives at JVF.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 No. of students served at Jai Vakeel Mumbai School 330
2 No. of Students for whom Individualized Education Program was developed 330
3 No. of Community Integration Programs conducted for Students 15
4 No. of students for whom the final 2nd term assessment was conducted to assess progress on Individualized goals 323

Fund Utilization in 2023

Total funds raised in 2023 - INR 2618923
Project NameRural Pediatric Neurology Camp at Dhule & JVF Special School, Talegaon
Amount Utilized (INR)2618923
Project DescriptionFunds collected through UWM were utilized to partly meet the expenses of :
a.) The Rural Pediatric neurology camp at Dhule where a team of 20-25 healthcare professionals visit the area biannually for consultations and provided medical and therapeutic intervention along with nutritional supplements and free medicines to children with neurological disorders and epilepsy. A total of 457 beneficiaries were served at the Dhule camp held in June 2023.
b.) The Jai Vakeel Special school at Talegaon where we provide holistic education to 52 children with Intellectual disability between the ages of 3-18 years by focusing on functional academics and pre vocational training. Apart from the day to day practice of innovative ways of teaching academics, students also enjoyed the thrills of co-curriculars, participation in competitions, celebration of festivals, an exciting fun fair on Children’s Day, a joyful competitive spirit on Sports Day, a grand Annual Day and even went on various kinds of field visits through Community Integration Programs initiative.
LocationsDhule > Maharashtra (MH),Nanded > Maharashtra (MH),Dhule > Maharashtra (MH)
CausesEducation ,Health
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Persons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionJai Vakeel Foundation works with children and adults (ages 3-50 years ) who have an intellectual disability, which is a neuro-developmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual functioning (such as learning, problem solving, judgment) as well as adaptive functioning (activities of daily life such as communication and independent living). Individuals with IDD have an IQ less than 70 (Normal IQ is 90-100) in addition to deficits in adaptive behaviors that affect their everyday life. Further, they frequently have other associated disorders such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, visual impairment and or hearing impairment.
Impacta.) Rural Pediatric neurology camp at Dhule: The camps are run by a team of volunteers that include pediatric neurologists, ophthalmologists, EEG technicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietician & nutritionists, psychologists, and speech therapists and other professionals who provide medical consultations, run the the necessary medical investigations and prescribe treatment , give guidance on therapeutic interventions and free medicine including nutritional supplements.
457 unique children were served through the various medical and therapeutic interventions offered at the Dhule-Pediatric Neurology Medical Camp. Additionally, 266 children were given medicines free of cost and 299 children were given nutritional supplements free of cost.
b.) With 52 enrolled students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed and tracked through periodic assessments, 81% of the goals showed progress between baseline and endline across domains of a) Activities of daily living b) Communication c) Educational activities d) recreation e) social adaptive behaviour and f) life skills. In addition to Functional academics & prevocational training , Students were given exposure to 4 co-curriculars, 7 competitions & concerts and 8 Community Integration Programs
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Total no. of children served at the Rural Pediatric neurology camp at Dhule 457
2 Total no. of children who were provided free medicines 266
3 Total no. of children who were provided free nutrition supplements 299
4 No. of Students for whom Individualized Education Program was developed 52
5 No. of Community Integration Programs conducted for Students 8
6 No. of Cocurriculars provided to students 4


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