Introduction

We are pleased to present a brief note on multifarious activities undertaken by Andhjan Vividhlaxi Talim Kendra of Jamnagar for Education, Vocational Training & Rehabilitation of the Blind and other categories of Persons with Disabilities.

Aims & Objectives

Our aims and objectives are to,

• Provide Vocational Training & Education to the Blind and other categories of Persons with Disabilities with an objective to prepare them for independent living in the society
• Carry out other activities / works pertaining to Education & Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.

Facilities provided free of cost to the beneficiaries

Boarding and lodging facilities

• Hostel for Students and Trainees
• Mess

Educational facilities

• Text books and other additional reading material in Braille
• Educational / Recreational Audio material with CD player
• Specially designed educational aids namely
  • Braille writing frames with Stylus,
  • Perkins Brailler,
  • Tailor frame with mathematical types,
  • Braille compass, abacus
  • other AIDS
• “Angel” for easy access to educational and other reading material with facilities like talking digital daisy player, E-book reader, Music Player, Radio cum voice recorder etc.
• Musical instruments for training in music
• Uniform & other dresses to all the beneficiaries

Recreational Facilities

• Sports kits for indoor games
• Sports kits for outdoor games

Medical Aid when required