Embedded Files
At Chetana Vikas, the most essential infrastructure is designed to meet the diverse needs of special students with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Here are the highlights:
1. Easy Accessible Buildings
Accessibility means removing barriers so that people with disabilities (Divyang) can use places, services, information, and technology easily and independently, just like everyone else.
Ramps and Elevator: For students with mobility challenges, ramps, elevators, and wide corridors for easy movement of wheelchairs.
Accessible Restrooms: Specially designed restrooms with grab bars, lowered sinks, and enough space for assistance if needed.
Accessibility for Divyang = making physical spaces, digital tools, education, transport, and communication easy, safe, and usable for all.
2. Classrooms for Special Education
A special education classroom should be inclusive, flexible, safe, and resourceful, designed to meet the unique learning and care needs of each student.
Spacious Classrooms: Larger rooms to accommodate assistive devices, and student movement.
Adaptive Furniture: Adjustable seating arrangements for student’s physical and sensory needs.
Visual and Auditory Aids: Projectors, audio systems, and specialized lighting for special students
3. Therapy Rooms
Occupational Therapy Room: Equipped with sensory tools, swings, therapy balls, and tactile surfaces for improving motor skills.
Speech Therapy Room: Soundproof rooms with audio-visual aids for speech and language training.
Physical Therapy Room: Equipped with exercise mats, parallel bars, and other equipment for physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation.
4. Vocational Training Center
Workshops: Spaces equipped for vocational training in areas like carpentry, tailoring, cooking, and arts & crafts to help students develop practical skills.
Tablets and Laptops: Adjustable workstations, tablets and laptops for students to learn various trades in a comfortable environment and be prepared for National level Quiz competitions.
5. Medical & Counselling Rooms
First Aid and Medical Care: A well-equipped medical room with basic first aid, medications, and a trained nurse or medical assistant.
Therapeutic Equipment: Devices like oxygen tanks, inhalers, and emergency kits.
Counseling Room: Quiet, comfortable space for emotional and psychological support for both students and parents.
Relaxation Room: A calming environment for students to de-stress, with soothing colors, soft textures, and quiet zones.
Multi-Sensory Rooms: Equipped with interactive devices, lighting, sound systems, and other sensory stimuli to engage students in a controlled way, enhancing sensory experiences.
6. Safe Play Areas
Inclusive Playground: Playground with adaptive swings, wheelchair-accessible surfaces, and sensory play equipment.
Indoor Play Area: Soft flooring, padded walls, and engaging equipment for physical activity in a safe, supervised environment.
7. Dining and Nutrition Facilities
Accessible Dining Hall: Spacious, with adaptive seating and accessible tables.
Nutrition Room: For teaching life skills related to food preparation and healthy eating.
8. Transportation Facilities
Specially Adapted Vehicles: Buses or vans equipped with safety harnesses, and trained staff to assist students during transportation.
9. Technology Integration
Assistive Technology: Communication devices, software for learning disabilities, and mobility aids.
Computer Labs: Equipped with specialized educational software.
10. Library and Resource Center
Accessible Shelving: Low-height shelves, with large-print materials for visually impaired students.
Resource Center: Materials tailored for students with learning difficulties, including tactile books and specialized educational aids.
11. Emergency and Safety Measures
Fire Exits and Alarms: Clearly marked and accessible for students with disabilities.
Safety Protocols: Emergency plans designed for students with special needs, including practice drills that cater to all abilities.
Our special school’s infrastructure prioritizes inclusivity, accessibility, and a supportive learning environment to foster development, independence, and well-being for our every special student.
Report abuse