Pre vocational training programme for children with special needs

Pre vocational training programme for children with special needs
B.Ed. Creating an Inclusive School University of Mumbai

1. Pre-vocational Training Programme for children with special needs ( CwSNs ) Creating an Inclusive School Asst Prof. Ketan Kamble Dnyan Ganga Education Trust’s College of Education( B.Ed ) Thane

2. Pre-vocational Training Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 2 Pre-vocational Training Rehabilitation programme For performance useful in paid work For PwDs Training as per employment skill requirement To make CwSN economically independent develop life skills Pursue interest further when they get out of school Training in basic work skills Identify interest

3. Various Acts in Pre-vocational training programme Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 3 Person with Disabilities (Equal opportunities, Protection of Rights and full participation) Act, 2016 Article 253 Item No 13 Union list (word -1) Full participation of PwD in Asian and Pacific Region Implementation requires multisectoral collaboration Central Government State Government Local bodies Provides education, employment barrier free environment and social security

4. Various Acts in Pre-vocational training program Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 4 AHEAD, Rehabilitation and Research Institute for Autistic and Mentally challenged children Autistic & Mentally challenged and students with other disabilities should undergo pre-vocational and vocational training Purpose Find job Form self help groups Loans available Learn varied skills as per interest and capabilities of CwDs

5. Various Acts in Pre-vocational training program Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 5 AHEAD provides training in Front office House keeping Art and Craft Masala grinding and packaging Stitching and knitting Computer skills

6. National Trust Gyan Prabha (Educational Support) Scheme encourage people with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple disabilities. For educational courses like graduation, professional courses, vocational training. Leading to employment or self employment. Provide specific amount for fees, transportation, books , out of pocket expenses. 2) Prerna Marketing Assistance Scheme. Objective – develop network for sale of product and services made by PwDs . Provides funds to PwDs to participate in exhibitions, fairs, etc. to sell products made by PwDs . 3) Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) DDRS provides up to 90%funds to vocational training centres projects for skill upgradation of PwDs Age group is 15 to 35 years of PwDs . For economic independence of PwDs . Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 6

7. National Trust Skill training through National Institutes 7 National Institutes under Dept. of Disability Affairs organize vocational training program for PwDs in respective trade as per disabilities . SIPDA(Scheme for implementation of PwDs ) equal opportunities, protection of rights and Full participal Act 1995) ‘Scheme provides financial assistance to central, state and autonomous organizations / Institutions for implementation of various activities under Person with Disabilities Acts, 1995 Vocational Rebilitation Centre for Handicapped (VRCs) This was setup by Ministry of Labour and Employment. 21 VRCs in different parts of country Main objective is to impart non-formal vocational training and extend vocational rehabilitation assistance to PwDs As per residual capacities of PwDs To make PwDs independent and productive in life. Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 7

8. Pre-vocational Training Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 8 Pre-vocational Training Develop Skills in CwSNs Make PwDs economically independent Integrate PwDs in society by means of employment Provide skill-based training to CwSNs Ensures employability after education Broad areas of training - Computer training Art & Craft Safety Skills Healthcare Paper bags making Inclusive education for Disabled children at secondary stage

9. CwSNs can enjoy benefits for schemes if following conditions are rectified Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 9 Conditions to be rectified for complete benefit of schemes for CwSNs Perception of children with disabilities Accessible society Awareness of causes and prevention of disability Proper governance of existing schemes for PwDs Attitude towards PwDs

10. Reference Francis, R(2020). Creating an Inclusive School(1 st edition) Mumbai, Maharashtra : Himalaya Publishing House Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 10

11. Thank You and Happy Learning Acknowledgement : Janhavi Kulkarni ( Typewriting) Pre-vocational Training Programme for Children with Special Needs - Asst. Prof. Ketan Kamble . 11