Aakanksha (A Centre for children with specific needs) a holistic venture of Veda Vyasa DAV Public School, bringing a ray of hope in the lives of many special children. It was set up in August 1998 under the auspices of the DAV College Managing Committee. The project now has about 100 children and a team of dedicated professionals. Children with mild moderate and severe disabilities between the age of 3 years to 18 years are imparted education here
Each child is imparted individualized education and vocational training . The individual programmes aim at maximizing each child’s developmental functioning in all aspects including intellectual development, motor development, communication language, independent living skills, play skills, emotional and aesthetic skills etc. Vocational Training is imparted in the following areas:
- Art & Craft
- Clay Modelling
- Calligraphy
- Paper Recycling
- Embroidery Work
Making Rakhi’s, Diya’s, Greeting cards, Flower pots, Candles etc
The students participate in various International, National and State level Competitions and win laurels for the school. They are also a part of the school annual function and activities. The centre endeavours to facilitate skills and competencies that will prepare them to contribute to community and help them make a successful transition to the world of further higher education and work.
BEFORE COMMMENCEMENT/ EXECUTION OF PROJECT, ACTIVITIES WERE UNDERTAKEN TO DEVELOP CO-ORDINATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GROUPS OF REGULAR STUDENS AND SPECIAL CHILDREN OF AKANKSHA DEVISION ( SCHOOL DIVISION FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN)
THROUGH THE PROJECT OF ‘ENTREPRENEURESHIP PROJECT’ OUR SCHOOL IS GETTING SUCCESS IN ITS HOLY MOTIVE OF SETTLING THESE SPECIAL CHILDREN IN THE MAINSTREAM WITH NO FEAR AND HEADS HIGH WITH PRIDE AND WE ARE SURE OF THEIR SUCCESS.
