2. SNEHALAYA Centre for Persons in need of Special Care

3. SNEHALAYA SNEHALAYA is a Thane based registered voluntary, Non Profit Organization. SNEHALAYA is involved in   training and day care,   rehabilitation and   shelter of persons with disabilities which means physical, intellectual, developmental or sensory impairments.

4. SNEHALAYA The Trust is secular in nature. We have completed 5 years and our accounts of the first 4 years are audited. We have 80G facility and hence can take donations in the name of “SNEHALAYA CHARITABLE TRUST”

5. SNEHALAYA – Vision To improve the quality of life of, and to provide a world of opportunities to the Challenged children & adults through creative and constructive activity We also strive to provide them with life skills which will enhance their self esteem.

6. SNEHALAYA - Mission Give individuals with Special Needs a sense of belonging with compassion and care. Provide paraprofessional intervention. Impart Vocational Training and open avenues for job opportunities to those with potential. Strive to integrate them into society and enable them to lead a meaningful and dignified life.

7. SNEHALAYA - Our Values Compassion and caring attitude. Commitment and dedication. Driven by values of integrity.

8. SNEHALAYA Based in Thane   Operating from -   Training centre, Kolbad   Sheltered Workshop, Majiwade

9. (Ms) Bernadette Pimenta - Educator and Social activist. (Mrs.) Amala Stanley - Parent and and Educator. Dr. Sunil V. Nalavade - Parent and Doctor. (Mr.) Mohd. Jawed Shaikh - Social Activist (Mr.) J. M. Puthran - Finance Manager (Mr.) Viral C. Manek - Parent, Trainer & Travel Agent (Mrs) Olivia W. D’Souza - Parent SNEHALAYA - Trustees

10. SNEHALAYA - Skills Training - Academic Training – Occupational

11. SNEHALAYA - Skills Training – Data entryTraining - Sewing

12. SNEHALAYA - skills Training -Block printingTraining - Fine motor

13. SNEHALAYA Workshop – Tissue napkin production Our workshop team

14. SNEHALAYA Weighing tissue packetsSealing tissue packets

15. SNEHALAYA Papier Maché workshop in progress

16. SNEHALAYA Filling up moulds in Papier Maché Different products made

17. SNEHALAYA-Products SNEHALAYA-Products Papier Maché products

18. SNEHALAYA – Products Working on bags Corrugated bags

19. SNEHALAYA - Products Painted diyas for Diwali Matki Diyas

20. SNEHALAYA - Products Various types of candles Cloth and Jute carry bags

21. SNEHALAYA - Products Artificial flowersScreen printing jobs

22. SNEHALAYA - Products Jute Mats Greetings cards

23. SNEHALAYA Snehalaya group photograph with staff and parents as support staff.

24. SNEHALAYA Snehalaya supports and encourages youth on SELF ADVOCACY TRAINING SESSIONS

25. SNEHALAYA Workshop on Self Advocacy and Self Help Groups.

26. SNEHALAYA – Spandan SHG Self Help Group registered with Parivaar Stall

27. SNEHALAYA –Parental involvement Parental involvement in teaching and other extra curricular activities

28. SNEHALAYA Inputs to parents on Government schemes SNEHALAYA provides valuable inputs on the various government initiatives pertaining to specially challenged children. Awareness programmes Snehalaya conducts periodic awareness programmes for parents on medication and effective parenting.

29. SNEHALAYA Paraprofessional intervention Paraprofessional interventions by National Institute of Mental Health through Assessments and Occupational Therapy.

30. SNEHALAYA Short term needs Long term needs We need a permanent place to conduct all our activities under one roof and where our special persons can move freely and exercise in a natural atmosphere and live a healthy and a happy life. Financial support for our admin costs to carry on our day to day activities - Rs. 25,000/- per month to pay our salaried staff who are dedicated and committed and to pay the monthly rent for the premises.

31. SNEHALAYA – Future plans Respite centre Respite centre somewhere close to Thane city where parents of special persons can be compassionately cared for, during an interim period. Residential home A loving and caring permanent residential home for our special persons when their parents pre-decease them, or when they are incapable of caring for themselves.

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