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PROJECT
SMART (Software for Mental Acceleration And Resource Training) |
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| Children
working on Special Software |
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This
is one of our major projects. Launched since 2004, on a nation
wide
scale. It aims to Integrate Information Technology to serve the
educational needs of Mentally Challenged children. The project
involves donating a Computer System and Special Software to the
deserving Special schools. Further a Memorandum of Understanding
is signed between Care 'N' Cure and the school to work together
in this area for the benefit of Special children. Training is
also provided in this project to Special educators in using the
Special software. A kit is given to the Special school, which
includes licensed software, Computer, accessories and a Software
Manual with basic guidelines about working of software.
At
present, we have 297 partners from-24 states and 3 Union territory
of India. |
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Project
SMART-Technology Aided Learning for Special Schools: |
There
is very little software that exists for Mentally Challenged special
children. Softwares which are available abroad are not suitable
for our country. Most of the special schools also do not have
Computer systems to carry out such a programme for children. Keeping
this in mind, Care 'N' Cure has started approaching schools from
all over India to join Project SMART for the benefit of their
children. |
| Objective: |
Project
SMART aims to empower all special schools handling Mentally Challenged
Children with Information Technology Aided Education. I.T. can
greatly benefit children who are mentally challenged. We have
already developed a series of Special software packages, which
will help them to learn both basic and advanced educational &
survival skills. Many more packages have been planned and are
currently under development. |
| Scope
of Project SMART |
Project
SMART is targeted to be implemented in 200 Institutions in
its first phase by which about 10,000 Mentally Challenged
Children will be benefited. At present, it is implemented
in 93 Institutions across the nation already benefiting more
than 5,000 Mentally Challenged children. This project also
aims to extend its services in the areas of hearing impaired
and low vision sector at a later date.
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Under
Project Smart, various types of organisations (NGO/Specialschool/Educational
Institutions/ Hospital/ Teachers' Training Institutions etc)
have been identified for implementation. Many MOUs have also
been signed with organizations as given below:
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a)
MOU signed with Professional bodies: |
Educational
Institution- |
1.
National Institute of Mentally Handicapped (N.I.M.H), Regional
Centre, Delhi, INDIA had signed an MOU with Care 'N' Cure
for using
the Special software for their Course Curriculum in
Diploma in Special Education (2 Yrs duration). |
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Teacher's Training Institute (D.S.W.M.R.C), Okhla, Delhi for
the same purpose as above.
Hospital- |
1.
All India Institute of Medical Science (A.I.I.M.S),
New Delhi, INDIA has signed an MOU with Care 'N' Cure
for using the special software for Speech therapy in
ENT Department. |
b)
MOU's signed with other NGOs involved with education: |
1.
Shiksha India has signed an MOU with Care 'N' Cure for
mutual sharing of their Educational Software to benefit
Schools of weaker section. |
c)
MOU's signed with special Schools: |
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| PROCEDURE
to avail the benefits of Project SMART |
| 1.
Applying for the project SMART :- |
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Attach the following documents with your filled -in application
form: |
a) Copy of Registration
of NGO / Institution/ School
b) Copy of Memorandum
of Association / Trust Deed
c) Write-up
about the NGO / Institution
d) Brochure/
Photos of the institution
e) Audit Report,
Financial Statement for last three years (Balance sheet)
f) Form 12-A
/ 10-B / 80-G, Income Tax Return of last three years
g) Annual Report
of the institution and any relevant documents of your
NGO
h)Students's
list of your organization (Download
Students' description List format)
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| 2.
Selection :- |
Based
on financial statements, infrastructure, needs etc,
the Institutions are selected for Inclusion under project
SMART. Every Institution is given due and fair consideration.
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| 3.
Confirmation :- |
After
selection, the organization is confirmed through a final
confirmation letter. Then the organization is asked
to fulfill the other requirements such as signing MOU
with Care 'N' Cure & providing other documents before
Implementing Project SMART.
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| 4.
Deployment :- |
On
a confirmed date fixed mutually by Project Coordinators
of Care 'N' Cure and authorized representative of Special
schools, the selected Institution is invited to our
Demonstration and Training Office for training and picking-up
of Computer system and softwares. They are given training
on the special softwares, even if the representative
has no prior computer knowledge.
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| 5.
Evaluation :- |
After
Implementation, the institution is required to evaluate the
programme in the school and report to us on a half yearly
basis.Also, the Institution is required to send the feedback
(Download the feedback form) about
the special software. Immediately, giving their valuable suggestions
as well so as to improve ourselves in our future software
development. This evaluation enables us to measure the success
and application of the programme in the Special school and
also help us to develop softwares in a more specific manner,
meeting the need of the Special children. Download
Evaluation Format
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| 6. Certificate
of Appreciation: - |
| After successful
evaluation of the programme for 1 year, we plan to award certificates
to each child for his interaction in using the software. |
Partners
under Project SMART (Software for Mental Acceleration and Resource
Training)
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| DELHI |
ORISSA |
Model School for Mentally Deficient Children
NIMH Regional Center, Delhi
AIIMS
Aanchal Mental Disability Resource Center, Chanakyapuri
Asha Special School, Dwarka
Aanchal Charitable Trust, Shahdara
Deepalaya, Okhla
Delhi Society for the Welfare of M.R Children, Okhla Center
Bhartiya Vidhya Bhawan School, K.G. Marg
Divya Jyoti Special School, Vishwash Nagar
Purti Special School, Ashok Vihar
Muskaan Vocational Training & Work Center for M.H Children,
Vasantkunj
ASHA AWWA School, Delhi Cantt.
Four Steps, South Extension
Shiksha India
Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute
Handicapped Children Parents Association (HCPA), Dwarka
Akshay Pratisthan, Vasant Kunj
AAKANKSHA-V.V.D.A.V.Public School, Vikas puri
Kulachi Hansraj Manovikas
Kendra, Ashok Vihar
Uday Special School, Janak puri
ASTHA, Kalkaji
Savera Special School, Pitampura
A Mission of Charity, Shahdara
Action for Ability Development and Inclusion(AADI), Hauzkhas
Teacher’s Training Institute for Special Education(D.S.W.M.R.C),
Okhla
Society for the Welfare of
M.R Children, Okhla Center
Nai disha Vocational Center-TAMANA, Vasant Vihar
ASCENT, Pitampura
DISHA (Society For Rural & Urban Community Development)
SABAL
MANOVIKASH Charitable Society
National Marwari Foundation, Kashmiri gate
Dalmia Health Care Ltd.
Prateek Institute for children
with special need
| UTTAR
PRADESH |
Saraswati Manovikas Kendra
Interact Society for Spastic and Handicapped, Noida
Rastriya Buddha Shiksha
& Samajik Sansthan, Buddha Nagar
Jeevandhara Rehabilitation & Research Institute, Bareilly
EDUCATUM, Ghaziabad
ASHA AWWA, Lucknow
Manav Utthan Samiti, Khiriya
Sanchit Vikas Sansthan, Basti
Janklyan Shiksha Samiti, Kushinagar
AASHRAY Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Agra
Deva International Society for Child Care, Varanasi
Yuva Viklang Evam Drusthi Bhadhitarth Kalyan Seva Sansthan,
Sultanpur
Study Hall, Lucknow
Tears Mand Budhi Sansthan, Agra
Bhagirath Sewa Sansthan, Ghaziabad
Anand Training Center, Ghaziabad
Special Educator Teacher's Training Research Center, Lucknow
Asha Jyoti School, Lucknow
Chetana Institute, Lucknow
Asmita, Indira Nagar
Asha Niketan Special School, Varanasi
Shikshit Yuva Sewa Samiti, Basti
Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Ghaziabad
Special Olympics
Jagarti Mansik Viklang Vikas Sanstha, Shastri Nagar |
| HARYANA |
RUCHI – Sonepat
SMARPIT, Rewari
Shishu Viklang Prashikshan Kendra,
karnal
Arpan Institute for Mentally Handicap Children, Rohtak
Ashok Charitable Trust, Rohtak
Arpan Gramin Punarwas Kendra , Kalanour
Renu vidhya mandir school, Sonepat |
| PUNJAB |
Ek Prayaas, Ludhiyana
UMANG Red Cross School for
Mentally Handicapped Children, Faridkot
Umeed Red Cross School for Deaf and Dumb, Faridkot
Sawera, Mohali
Prayas Special School, Jalandhar
Vista Red Cross Special School, Moga
Ambuja Manovikas Kendra, Ropar
Chetak Asha School, Bathinda Cantt.
Bagat Puran Singh School of Special Education, Amritsar
Navjivni School of Special Education, Patiyala
Nirdosh Special School for M.R. Children, Ludhiyana
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| HIMACHAL
PRADESH |
Prem Ashram, Una
Aastha Welfare Society, Nahan
Sahyog School for Special Children, Mandi |
RAJASTHAN
Prayas Sansthan – Prachya Shodh Peeth Samiti,
Udaipur
Sona Viklang Punarwas
Avam Shodh Sansthan, Bhilwara
Nav Jyoti Manovikas Kendra, Jodhpur
Mahila Balvikas Gramoudyog Shiksha Samiti, Bharatpur
Asha Ka Jharna, Nawalgarh
Nav Disha Vikas Samiti, Alwar
Karm Manovikas Sanstha, Alwar
Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal, Ajmer
Tapas Shekshik Punarvas Kendra, Dungarpur
Amla Birla Kendra, Pilani
Akshay Pratisthan, Chirawa
SVDM Institute for Handicapped, Hanumangarh
Tapovan Manovikas Vidyalaya , Sriganganagar |
| BIHAR |
Vivek Bicklang Sah-Jan Utthan Sansthan, Begu Sarai
India Institute of Health Education and Research,
Patna
Lok Seva Sanstha, Begusarai
Shama Vikas Samiti, Nalanda
Samarpan, Rajendra Nagar
Asha Deep, Patna
Sankalp Mansik Viklang Kendra, Patna
Para Mount Central School, Patna
Seva Ashram, Dahrbhanga
Samadhan, Nalanda |
| CHHATTISGARH |
ANKUR Special School for
the M.R. Children, Korba
Sneha Sampada Vidyalaya,
Bhilainagar
Muskan Mansik Viklang Vidyalaya, Bhilai
Holy Cross Asha Nikunj Handicapped Centre, Surguja |
| UTTARANCHAL |
A Mission of Charity, Dehradun
Asha School, Birpur
Referral Chaichayer International Center, Dehradun
Mangal Deep Vidya Mandir, Almora
Jyoti Viklang Vidyalaya, Rishikesh |
| MADHYA
PRADESH |
Bright Star Social Society,
Sehore
St Francis Dilkush Special School for M.H, Seoni
Mahila Utkarsh Sansthan
Gurukul Sanskrit Shikshan Samiti (Vivekananda Ashram),
Sidhi
ASHAGRAM Trust, Barwani
Parents Society of M.P for Welfare of Persons with
Disabilities, Bhopal
Avsar Punarvas Evam Anushandhan Sanstha
Bal Bhawan, Indore
Kranti Kala Sangam Special School, Morena
JEEVAN
Justice Tenkha Memorial Spastic Handicapped Children
Institute, Jabalpur
Ashadeep Handicapped Shelter, Jabalpur
Adarsh Mansik Viklang Vishish Vidyalaya, Mandla
Sneh Niketan School, Jabalpur
Viklang Seva Bharati, Jabalpur
Vandan Inst. for Rehabilitation & Research, Jabalpur
Atmaprakash, Jabalpur
Bahu Viklang Vehicle State, Jabalpur
Seva Research Center, Sagar
Asha School Army, Jabalpur
Sapna Special School, Bhopal
Roshni-Ramakrishna Ashram, Gwalior
Digdarshika Institute of Rehabilitation and Research, Bhopal
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| JHARKHAND |
Jamshedpur
Parent's Association, Jamshedpur
JEEVAN, Dhanbad
Asha Kiran School, Telco
School of Hope, Jamshedpur |
| PONDICHERRY |
| RDI-Rehabilitation
of the Disabled in India |
| GOA |
School
for Appropriate Learning, Panaji
Disha School for Special Children
Asha Deep, Vasco
Atmawishvas, Salcette
Daddy's Home, Margao
Gujarati Samaj , Margao |
| MANIPUR |
Better living Condition & Research Organization
(BELCRO), Athokpam
TWIRDS, Thoubal
Community Development Programme Center, Thoubal |
| CHANDIGARH |
| GIMRC |
| MEGHALAYA |
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Society for the Welfare
of Disabled, Shillong |
| TRIPURA |
| Agartala Disabilities Center, Agartala |
| DIU
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| Vatsalya
Special School for M.R |
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Balvikas-B.A.M.M. Institute
for M.R., Kodala
Regional Rehabilitation & Research Center (Ashadeep)
Prachi Pathagara, Sakhigopal
Vikash, Bhubaneshwar
Open Learning Systems, Bhubaneshwar
ASHRA (Association for Social Help in Rural Area) , Bolangir
Vikash Sadan, Puri
Arun Institute of Rural Affairs (AIRA), Dhenkanal
Dr. BV Mohanty Memorial M.R Benefit Trust., Bhubaneswar
Research Academy for Rural Enrichment (RARE), Sonepur
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| MAHARASHTRA |
Jeevoday Special School for M.R,
Nagpur
Akhil Bhartiya Apang Kalyankari
Bahudesiya Sanstha, Jaytala
Kohinoor Institute for M. C.Children, Chatrapati Nagar
Sarwangin Apang Vikas Bahudeshhiya Kalyankari Siksha Sanstha,
Nagpur
Assisi Ashadeep Special
School for Mentally Handicapped, Amravati
ASHA AWWA-Pune
Shrirang Shantaram Mulay, Pune
CRS Computers
Apang Va Niradhar Bahudeshiya kalyankari Sanstha, Nagpur
SWEEKAR, Bajaj Nagar
Priyadarshani Gramin and Adivasi Sevabhavi Sanstha, Sangamner
Sneha Sampad Special School, Nagpur
Shri Gajanan Maharaj Niwasi Matimund Vidhyalaya, Shegaon
May Flower School, Bajaj Nagar
Sevayog Matimand Mulanchi Shala, Nagpur
Navjeevan Matimant School
Jeevandhara Matimand Workshop, Nagpur
Mandbuddhi ya Sharirik Apang Vidyalaya, Amravati
Sewayog Special Mentally Retarded School, Nagpur
Sweekar Parents Association for the Mentally Handicap
Children, Nagpur
Jeevoday Pratikha Rehabilitation |
| GUJARAT |
Mangalmurti
Vikalang Trust, Junagadh
Shri. V.S Gandhi Charitable Trust, Kapadwanj
Ankur Special School for
M.R Children, Bhavnagar
Andhjan Kalyan Trust, Dhoraji
Sharda Social Welfare Trust, Nadiad
P.N.R Society, Bhavnagar
Kalarav School for M. R Children, Bharuch
Siri Institute for Mentally Handicapped
Blind Welfare Council, Dahod
GROW by G.E Club, Gandhinagar
Nav Shakti Vidyalaya, Rajkot
Shree Nav Chetan Andhjan Mandal, Madhapar
Society for the Training & Vocational Rehabilitation
of the Disabled, Vadodara
National Association for the Blind, Mahemdabad
Manovikas Charitable Trust, Degaon
Sabarkantha Charitable Trust , Himatnagar |
| ANDHRA
PRADESH |
Dakshinya Institute for the
Mentally Handicapped, Guntur
PAMENCAP-Manochaitanya, GodavariKhani
Asha Jyothi Handicapped Welfare
Society, Hanuman Junction
Society for the Education of Deaf
& Blind, Vizianagaram
Radha Institute For Mentally Retarded Children, Hyderabad
Spastics Society of Twin Cities, Hyderabad
Sneha Society, Nizamabad
Rural Education, Medical & Economic Development Society,
Chittoor
PAMENCAP, Karimnagar
Sadhana Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Hyderabad
Lekhadeep Vocational Training Cum Rehabilitation Center
for the M. H Children, Hyderabad
Kiranam Special School, Vanasthalipuram
Shanthiniketan, Vanasthalipuram
Akansha Institute, Metuguda
Special Care of Children & Down Syndrome Association
Siri Institute for Menatlly Handicapped, Samalkot
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| KARNATAKA |
Manju Education Society,
Betgeri
Indira Memorial Voluntary Organization,Banglore
Association for Community & Rural Education for
Social Action and Transformation, Banglore
Nivedana Special School for Mentally Challenged, Banglore
Seva Bharathi, Mangalore
Manovikasa, Hubli
Angavikalara Poshakara Sangha , Saraswathi nagar |
| TAMIL
NADU |
Thava Jeevan Special School,
Thanjavur
Bethshan Special School,
Madurai
Vidhya Vikasini Opportunity School, Coimbatore
Anbalaya Special School, Chennai
Annai Special School, Chennai
CENDECT, Thavi
Kalottivakkam Grama Sangam, Kanchipuram
Arvi Service Center for Disabled, Dindigul
Cheran Region Christian Society for Disabled, Coimbatore
Neyam Educational & Social Service Trust, Coimbatore
Lilliane Mentally Retarded School, Nilakottai
Terre De Hommes Core Trust, Tiruvannamalai
ANBAGAM Spl School and Home for M.R., Chennai
Integrated Education Improvement Council, Madurai
Anugraha Trust for Handicapped, Kanyakumari
Ecomwel Orthopaedic Center, Salem
Asha Trust, Egmore
Maruti Seva Centre for Special Education, Chennai
Ever Shine School of Education & Training, Coimbatore
IELC Mann's Special School, Bargur
I.C.F. Karuna Special School, Chennai
Carmel Centre for M.R , Chennai
Sheloam Special School
CSI Balar Gnana Illam, Salem
IELC School for M.R, Pernambut
Star Special School
Einstein Learning Center for Mentally Handicapped
Punarjenmam Centre for the Mentally Challenged &
Ageing, Chennai
Ashraya Centre for Special Education, Chennai
Manasa School for Special Children, Chennai
Balavihar Special School, Chennai
Society for the Aid of Handicapped Children, Coimbatore
Downs Syndrome Association of Tamil Nadu
Dhaya Special School for M.R., Cuddalore |
| KERALA |
Rotary Institute for Children
in need of Special Care, Tiruvananthapuram
Sneha Sadan Special School for M.R Children, Kalady
SHALOM, Tiruvananthapuram
Mithram Charitable Society of the Parents of M.R., Ernakulam
Deepti Special School and Home for Mentally Retarded Children,
Muhamma
Asha Bhavan school for M.R., Kottayam
Pratheeksha Bhavan, Idukki
C.S.W.D Snehabhavan, Piravan
Ashanilayam, Ponkunnam
St. John of God Center, Kottayam
Asha Bhavan School for M. R , Changanacherry
Sanjog Vidyalaya, Kanakkary
Pratheeksha Dham School, Calicut
Ashraya
Rahmanyh School for Mentally Handicapped, Calicut
Jaycee Special School, Kannur
Ashakiran School for the Differently Able, Calicut
Carmel Jyoti Center for Mentally Retarded Children, Machiplam
Alphons Sadan,Angamaly
Sanjoe Sadan, Cherthala
Cyrene Special School for Mentally Handicapped
Sneharam Training Center, Manarul
Madonna School for M.R
Pratheeksha Training Center, Irinjalakuda
Jyothis, Mavelikara
K.V.M School of Mentally Handicapped, Cherthala
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| WEST
BENGAL |
Bikash,
kenduadihi
Jatiya Jaradhi Sansad
Partner Hooghly, Hooghly
Rajapur Seva Niketan, Howrah
SHELTER, Hooghly
Nishana Parents Organization for the Mentally Handicapped,
Kolkata
Pradip Center for Autism Management, Kolkata
North Calcutta Pratibandhi Seva Kendra, Kolkata
Uttarpara Ashraya, Uttarpara
Bikashayan, Kolkata
MENTAID, Behala
HOPE, Durgapur
Vivekananda Loksiksha Niketan, Medinipur
Behala Bodhayan, Kolkata
Pathikrit |
Gilead Special School (Spastic Society of Mizoram), Aizawal |
| SIKKIM |
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Spastic Society of Sikkim, Gangtok |
| ASSAM |
Prerona, Jorhat
Pathikrit, Silchar
Shishu Sarothi Center for Rehabilitation and Training
for Multiple Disabilities, Guwahati |
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| The selected School / NGO
will receive the following benefits: |
On
the basis of format provided, the concern special educator
here evaluates the performance of every child. This is done
two times in a year. The evaluation certainly aims to find
out the improvement in the child effected by the programme.
A sample format of the Evaluation sheet is given below:
Download the Evaluation Format
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The
results from the evaluation will help us in developing better
programmes and improve the present ones. We will also give certificate
to each and every child using our softwares as a token of appreciation
and boost his/her self-confidence and potentiality. |
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