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Inclusion : Concept and Practice

                                 6.   Volunteering for caregiver training to support the school

                                 The  other functionaries include the helpers or ayahs, administrative staff,
                        Notes
                                 peon, gatekeepers and any volunteer from the society helping in smoothly
                                 running the centre.  They could also be sensitised about these children and
                                 contribute accordingly.


                                            ACTIVITY 21.1

                                            Visit the home of a child with special needs and find out:

                                   a. The parent’s understanding of the disability of their child and the
                                      probable ways of handling it

                                   b. Any special resources and facilities available for the child in the
                                      neighborhood



                                 d.   Role of Community

                                 The community members include the parents, Panchayat members, village
                                 education committee/preschool management committee members, local
                                 administration and authorities etc.

                                 They can support inclusion of Children With Special Needs by:

                                 •   Encouraging enrolment of Children With Special Needs

                                 •   Emphasis on enrolment for Girls with Special Needs.


                                 •   Preventing their dropout by bringing awareness, motivating the parents and
                                     providing necessary support

                                 •   Organising awareness and identification camp

                                 •   Organising resource support-both human and non-human

                                 •   Sharing success stories of Children with Special Needs


                                 •   Ensuring Children With Special Needs enrol in nearby formal regular school
                                     after completing preschool education.

                                 •   Having confidence in the abilities and talents of Children with Special Needs








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