Madan, Satyanarayana, Sridhar and I visited the Association for Physical Disability at Lingarajapuram. They have a huge center inclusive of school, computer training, industry based trainings etc. They are looking for committed, regular and dedicated volunteers. Mr. Abhijit at APD will be sending across a list of activities in a few days time.
Just to set the tone - this is a place where the possibilities are immense in terms of contribution. Unlike our earlier efforts where we repeatedly encountered management that was not very receptive of our presence, this place has opportunities for people to contribute in many different ways:
- teaching/training the faculty on advanced topics on different subjects (technical subjects, or non-technical skills like soft skills),
- assisting in upgrading courseware (through your knowledge of the industry - e.g. in IT, in manufacturing etc. ),
- going on field-visits with the staff to reach out to disabled people who may not have the means to come over themselves to the APD home
- teaching music, dance, painting and other arts to children with disability
- upgrading their websites
- helping in arranging sales of craftwork that is made by the residents
etc. etc.
The possibilities are immense - the only constant is a committment on the part of the volunteers to be regular - it could be even be just 1-hour-a- week but it has to be every week. Occasionally, you can have someone else fill in for you but the idea is that once you take up a particular activity you take it to completion.
Anyway, we can wait for the details but I am sure many of you would be enthused by the sheer range of activities where your help will be valued.
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