Pehchaan is an initiative by B M Institute for economic empowerment of persons with special abilities. Vocationally trained person are involved in designing and production of eco friendly items. Designs for each product are created keeping in mind the cognitive and physical development of each individual. The process aims at making each individual involved in the work self reliant and sustainable. Creating by freedom of choice and spontaneity leads to unique and innovative set of product ideas.
Pehchaan is an initiative by B M Institute for economic empowerment of persons with special abilities. Vocationally trained person are involved in designing and production of eco friendly items. Designs for each product are created keeping in mind the cognitive and physical development of each individual. The process aims at making each individual involved in the work self reliant and sustainable. Creating by freedom of choice and spontaneity leads to unique and innovative set of product ideas.
DCU is a rehabilitation center exclusively for emotionally disturbed people with psychiatric conditions having psychotic and neurotic problems. It works on a model of Treatment, Training and Rehabilitation. Cases are registered for day care services only. Team: Psychiatrist, Rehabilitation Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker and Psychiatric Nurse.
Services: Psychiatric treatment, Individual and Family Counseling, Structured Program of Rehabilitation, Life Skill Training, Computer Skill Training and Vocational Skill Training.
Sarala Centre for Professional Education
Sarala center started formally in 1972 in honor to Smt. Sarala Devi Sarabhai. She worked tirelessly in this area and it was her strong view that there was a deep need for professional training for human development.
Multi-Category Rehabilitation Workshop
Adolescent and adult Intellectually Challenged adults and People with Psychiatric Problems got rehabilitation training for basic life skills and pre-vocational and vocational skills. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals and instructors constituted the staff here. Training in specific need based work area and subsequent placement in a job was the goal.
Sharada School for Mentally Retarded
The school was started in 1965 keeping in view of the growing need of services for the Intellectually Challenged Children. It had pre-primary and post primary group. The staff members belong to a multidisciplinary team of professionals. The basic capacity and the need of child were kept in mind during training at Sharada School.
Godavari Centre for Family Relation
In early 1964, a group of concerned citizens were aware about the rapid changes in traditional pattern of families. There was sufficient evidence of the rising problem like family disharmony, homelessness and psychological breakdown. Most of the people working in the field of mental health had accepted that preventive mental health measures must be focused on the family condition. Godavari Center focused of the core area of family and relationships with regard to mental well being.
Inception Of Nirmala Clinic
Since its inception, the clinic served as the main out –patient clinic of the BM institute. It was founded by Smt. Nirmala Bakubhai, an active worker in the field of nursery school education. Aim of the clinic was to encourage research for the development of human personality. It was established under the guidance of two eminent people –Louis Murphy, USA and Dr. John Sutherland, London.
It is a special school registered under Social Defence Department Govt. of Gujarat and offers special education and training in activities of daily living to children with Intellectual Impairment.
Team: Special Educator, Art Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist and Speech Therapist.
MCW is a vocational set up where people having limitations in functional abilities, intellectual impairment or psychiatric problem are provided vocational training in various skills and trades. The training provided to beneficiaries help in vocational rehabilitation and their main streaming in society.
Team: Special Educator, Rehabilitation Psychologist, Occupational Instructor and Occupational Therapist.
It is a centre offering specially designed educational program, therapies and intervention services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Team: Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Educator and Dietician.
It is a training group for children between 2-6 years of age. General stimulation for developing pre-educational skills, socio-communication skills, behavior and cognitive skills are given to the children who are at a risk of Delayed Development.
Team: Psychologist, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Educator and Social Worker.