Diwali Gifts; Buy from Us

This is there are many festive offers being advertised on all multi-media platform. Flipkart, Amazons, SnapDeal are some worth mentioning.
We know that all of you are eager to get hands on the best buy for DIWALI Gifts for your family and friends.

"Buy from AnnieBesant Scpecial School, Hoshangabad"

"Diwali Diya, Paper Crafts, Craft from Waste Cloths, Candles, and other Handicraft"

Most of the items are available at shared stands in Silk Emporium, Malakhedi Road, Hoshangabad. For Bulk booking you can directly contact the School Staff HERE

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Sports Achievement of Disabled Students

Award Winner at Special Olympics, National Level

Students from Dr. Anniebesant Special (MR) School, had been actively participating all the sporting events. They have participated in the Local, District, State and National Sporting events. They have won many awards, and have been appreciated by many eminent personality. They have been duly recognized for they their skills.

Let us all congratulate the efforts put in by the students and teacher, which made all of this possible. Following are picture of more such achievements by the students of Dr. Anniebesant Special (MR) School

Sangeet Academy

Inauguration Of Dr Anniebesant Sangeet Academy

Dr Anniebesant Sangeet Academy (Est 2000)

Initially started as a Dr Anniebesant Sr Sec School (Est 1985), Its aim was to provide holistic education to the children of the poor and middle income group in the society. Alongside with general education it was also important to keep the youth in sync with the Cultural Heritage, Indian Classical Dance, Music and Instrumental Learning.

Thus start of the Dr Anniebesant Sangeet Academy in year 2000. This initiative helped to conduct this Music Training Center, where regular class were held for Theory and Practical Learning. This facility not only gave the opportunity to the school children, but also other children who were interested to learn this art. Till date hundreds of students have taken formal training from this institute.

Dr. Anniebesant Sangeet Academy is registered with Prayag Sangeet Samiti, of Allahabad through which every year in December it conducts written and practical exams for various disciplines like Classical Singing, and different Instruments like Tabla, Guitar, and Harmonium.

Developmental Disorders Series

Where to Start Seek Help

Mental Retardation

I. What is Mental Retardation? (More Details Here)

Mental retardation (MR) is a developmental problem manifested during a child’s years of development (i.e. 0-18 years old). It is a condition whereby a child’s intelligence and adaptability are significantly below the average level of his peers.

II. What causes Mental Retardation?

Genetic factors
-- Hereditary factors or chromosomal abnormalities
Pregnancy and birth factors
-- e.g. misuse of drugs or excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy, complication of birth, prematurity
Infancy and childhood
-- Infections and brain injuries, e.g. meningitis, brain trauma, etc.
Unknown factors
-- The cause in most cases is unknown

III. How does Mental Retardation affect the child?

Donate and Save Tax

Contributing to charities and NGOs allow you to reduce the tax outgo while helping the needy

The idea of contributing to improve the lives of the impoverished and the needy has existed since time immemorial. From companies to individuals, people from all walks of life are known to contribute money for a better future for all. To encourage people to donate for good causes, the Income Tax Department allows one to claim exemption under Section 80G on the amount donated to charities and NGOs.

The concept of donating, whether religious or otherwise, has also been well-documented by international players. "Until the 19th century, giving in India was largely religious in nature and motivated by the search for individual salvation. Later, philanthropy began to be also directed toward social causes such as education and women's rights. Throughout the 20th century, leading Indian industrialists established foundations and other charitable institutions of national importance." 

FOUNDATIONS OR DONATIONS?

Given the size of corporate donations, companies also take steps to ensure that the money is utilised in the best possible way. Hence, it is common for a number of companies to set up their own foundations or charity wings. Pravesh Jain, founder, Paras Foundation and MD, Paras Dyes and Chemicals, says, "To best utilise our resources, we created our own charity wing, The Paras Foundation."

Jain, who has been running an old age home for over three decades, talks about the benefits of establishing own foundation. "It is easy to monitor and evaluate. Though we usually do not donate to other charities, there have been times when we have done so after evaluating the organisation's track record, ethics and dedication," he adds. Rohit Shah, CEO, GettingYouRich, says, "When clients donate, they often have no way to monitor the use of their money." He points out that organisations like www.giveindia.org provide regular updates. For example, if someone opts to pay the education fee of a girl, the NGO sends him regular progress reports.

Inauguration of Loom Project by Commissioner, Hoshangabad

Dainik Bhaskar 7 April 2015

In the presence of many eminent personalities, the Hand Loom Project was inaugurated.

Chief Guest Commissioner Mr V K Batham, was extremely happy to see all the efforts put in by the Dr Anniebesant (MR) School, He even tried out the Loom Machine of his own.

Other Special Guest who attended the ceremony were Dr Vasudha Tiwari, Mrs Neerja Faujdar, Dr, N. C. Das, and Mrs Maya Naroliya.

The event was also attended and appreciated by the parents of the MR Student of the school. Three couples who recently got married in the Disabled Community Marriage organized by Madhya Pradesh Government. They will be taking skill development through this Loom Project.

The evening also saw, award and certificates distributed to various award winner Disabled Children, and Commissioner also presented appreciation certificates to all the School Staff for their dedicated and thoughtful services. Children of the Music Academy also presented various songs and bhajan to keep the evening lively.

Intellectual Disability Causes and Identification

What is intellectual disability?

If a kid has an intellectual disability, once called mental retardation (MR), is characterized by

below average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day to day living. It means that he or she learns and develops more slowly than other kids. 

Someone who has an intellectual disability will have trouble learning and functioning in everyday life. This person could be 10 years old, but might not talk or write as well as a typical 10-year-old. He or she also is usually slower to learn other skills, like how to get dressed or how to act around other people.

Someone with intellectual disability has limitations in two areas. These areas are:

1. Intellectual functioning. - Also known as IQ, this refers to a person’s ability to learn, reason, make decisions, and solve problems.
2. Adaptive behaviors. - These are skills necessary for day-to-day life, such as being able to communicate effectively, interact with others, and take care of oneself.

Foundation Course Next Batch Start in June 2015

Prevalence of Mental Retardation is significant in urban as well as rural areas. The history of training professionals in the field of mental retardation is of recent origin in India. In the field of special education, the first training center was started in 1953 at Bombay by a voluntary agency, which offered a diploma in teaching persons with mental retardation. Two more centers, one each at Madras and Mumbai, initiated training program in special education in 1971. By 1980, there were nine special education training centers in the country. By 1986, there were only six training centers and the remaining centers had been closed down. In 1995, the number of centers offering training was 40. Out of these, 27 were recognized and approved by Rehabilitation Council of India.

World Autism Day 2nd April

The NGO Dr. Annie Besant School for MR Children was established at Hoshangabad for the rehabilitation and integration of adults with developmental disabilities in 2002. Mrs Aarati Dutta, who has been a social activist all her life, started the NGO and has been endeavoring to help mentally disabled / autistic people for over 15 years. Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day, which is observed on April 2 every year. The first time the day was observed was back in 2008, after it was designated by the United Nations General Assembly.

Handloom Product from Waste Cloth Material

At Anniebesant School, time has come to share one more achievement, Long overdue, commissioning and installation of the Hand loom machine has complete.
The Machine was bought from West Bengal, and is meant to create carpet, bedsheet, table top and other daily use item from the waste cloth material.

Basant Panchami & Republic Day Celebration 2015

This year since the Basant Panchami and Republic Day were falling on the same day. The Annie

Besant Society planned a three day events to celebrate the occasion.  from 24th January to 26th January 2015.

24th January '15 - Started with the Basant Utsav, Saraswati Puja, Havan and Prasad Distribution. And in the evening culminated with Maha Arati at 7:00 PM.

25th January '15 - On this day cultural program along with prize distribution for various event was held. Eminent guest were invited to preside our the children function and give them a moral boost.

26th January '15 - Annual Flag hosting Ceremony, followed by Cultural Programs by MR Students, and in the evening along with all the MR Students and their parents, Diya Flotation at various ghat of River Narmada.

Following are few glimpse of the three day long celebration, Hope you also enjoy the enthusiasm shown by the MR students and look forward to your participation next year.

Anniebesant School Garden

Let us share some pics where our students are actively interacting with the fruits, flowers, vegetables and other ornamental plants.

Garden is taken care by the resident student under the expert supervision and guidance of school staff.

You wont believe, how much tastier is the food taken fresh out of our garden.

Children Day Celebration 2014

This is one time in the year, where every child or adult who is still child at heart can enjoy and have fun all day long.

Dr. Annie Besant School Staff, has organized an outing for all the school children to a nearby Children Park, in Hoshangabad. The park is kept very clean and different kids installation such as Cradle, Rope Swings, Mary Go Round, which is well enjoyed my all the students.

It is really heartening to see the Mentally Retarded Students, enjoy some quality space and time to enjoy at a public space. These arrangements by School staff should be well appreciated as this provide the necessary opportunity for a regular outing and feeling of getting along in the society.

Vegetable Garden in School; 23 June 2013

The Anniebesant school has always been promoter of healthy and living in tune with the environment. Promoting the same, the empty plot / area in the school is utilized for growing vegetables and fruits. Many home grown veggies are there lady finger, brinjal, cauliflower, tomatoes, peas, banana, oranges, guava.

In addition to providing nutritional edible food items, it also gives the opportunity to teach the mentally retarded children how to garden, and take care or plants and other living things

Report Card October 2011

This month special educators were called upon to impart training and skill development of the Mentally Retarded students. They were taught how to make and paint beautiful and colorful Dipawali Diyas. These handicraft items are well sought after by the employees of Trident, Abhishek Industries in Hoshangabad. The diyas are also well received by the collector and commissioners of Hoshangabad.
Sale of these handicraft item, help create some amount which further will help in daily requirement.

Report Card September 2011

With continuous efforts, repeated learning. Specially Mentally Retarded students where made to learn and identify pictures of animals, English numerals, pictures of fruits and veggy, identification of money. They are also regularly taught how to keep their body and the surrounding area clean. They are also made to learn right way to eat and learn good habits  

In the last week the trimester exams where conducted to evaluated the learning and growth of the newly inducted and the old students in the school. Evaluation on all the profile was conducted.

Report Card May 2011

In the first and second week of this month, special education with Art and Craft knowledge was called upon. Under their expert guidance skill development and painting in practical life was taught to the specially able children. Along with it third and fourth week was spent training for the upcoming Silver Jubilee Event of the Anniebesant School.

A Musical Evening: 28 May 2000

A Musical Evening is organized in the memory of the founder Late Mr P. C, Dutta.
This being the second death anniversary, this musical evening saw the recitation from eminent singers presenting various Bhajans, Lok Sangeet, Classical Songs, and Ghazal songs.