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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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