tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23581466648572458282023-11-16T02:35:18.670-08:00udhaviCentre for Children with Special Needsudhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-74908524476480970912015-09-22T00:51:00.002-07:002015-09-22T00:51:15.325-07:00Farm Day Out !!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Its been a while .. We definitely have had our hands full with new admissions..<br />
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Few glimpses from our recent Farm day out at The Dreamscapes, Aravenu..<br />
The idea was to take them for therapeutical horse riding, and it landed up in a lot more fun than just that. Feeding the fish, an absolutely new experience for many children,<br />
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A day packed with surprises and fun for our very Special Children.. For a change the staff and the volunteers were at the disposal of the Children that day.. and indeed did they make everyone dance !!!<br />
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A moment which leaves the kids
mesmerised , year after year , is when Santa Claus walks into their
world. Suddenly the place fills up with expressions of awe &
fascinating smiles... & the tradition continues..!!!<br />
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On 21st December 2013, The JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty was flooded with children with special needs<br />
from all over Nilgiris, each child putting up their talents in their very own 'special' ways..!!<br />
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Our children,all dressed in theme with the army, performed beautifully
to "Kutti Pulli" from the famous tamil movie-'Thuppaki'. Months of
practise, of learning, forgetting and re-learning, and finally the
excitement of the 'big' day left them in another level of joy as the
loud applause from the audience filled the auditorium.<br />
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As years go by, the charm of our festivals<br />
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The excitement, the fireworks have all their<br />
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Here's a special Happy Diwali from all of us at Udhavi ! <br />
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udhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-66431835139025883752013-07-03T23:21:00.002-07:002013-07-03T23:21:54.867-07:00ITS PLAY TIME !!! HOORAY !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been a while since we updated !! With school reopening, we've all been busy settling in the new children and here's a little peep into their most enjoyable time of the day. Its FUN time and lets not miss the budding new architect very seriously working on her new design !!</div>
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It was a day out for SUGAR (a friendly Basset Hound belonging to Mrs.Anita Mathias ) & an eventful morning for our children at Udhavi. Introducing companion animals to autistic children at the right time in life, not only helps them overcome their fears, but also helps them with human bonding.</div>
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Special Educator, Mrs. Lathika Rao said, "It was very interesting to see the varied reactions of the children, ranging from fear to total acceptance."</div>
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We are planning to make this a regular feature at Udhavi and we will keep you posted with the changes this exercise brings to the children at Udhavi. <br />
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According to volunteer, <b>Tina Jagatbir</b>, the response was overwhelming. 'We completely ran out of the candles. The little children at St Hilda's seemed fascinated by the items, especially the candles. The students have even placed an order for 30 candles!' </div>
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After the sale, students of Class 4 of St Hilda's school, presented the team with a stroller that they had purchased for Udhavi by putting together their pocket money. The Principal, Mrs Pamela Clarke who joined the Udhavi team for lunch at the school dining hall, thanked the volunteers for visiting the school and also finalised the date for the next visit of the school's Interact Club to Udhavi.</div>
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udhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-24758573913733528222013-02-17T18:43:00.002-08:002013-02-17T18:50:06.921-08:00Excursion to Black Thunder<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Children of Udhavi, staff and volunteers spent a day at water theme park Black Thunder, at the foothills, as part of the school's Annual Picnic. The 43-member group from Coonoor travelled down in two private vans to the park arriving there at around 10 am. Park officials had prepared elaborate arrangements for the Udhavi children including providing for an exclusive guide for the group.</div>
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Maria, the tour guide, explained the rules of the park, she then led the team through the various attractions and popular favourites, like the Horror house, the Giant wheel and roller coaster, activities that the adults and volunteers were happy to participate in. The children enjoyed short rides on the mini train, a flight of fantasy (motor-driven mini aircraft) and a boat ride on the lake. The high point of the visit was the Rain forest, with its wet environment, animal sounds and little pathways giving the children a learning experience as well as a cooling effect with the weather at Kallar, near where the sprawling theme park is situated, turning warm towards noon.</div>
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Lunch was organised by the hosts, hot vegetarian fare, with self-service.</div>
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Post lunch boating with a welcome coconut water break and the team packed up to return home, exhausted but thoroughly delighted. Volunteer Anita Mathias had this to say, 'I think the parent-volunteers had a great time as well, something they will not forget,' while co-volunteer Sonal Chordia observed, 'It's a joy to see the children's eyes brighten up, a very fulfilling experience for me.'</div>
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Senior Udhavi members, Mala Ramaswamy and Lathika Rao expressed satisfaction at the arrangements and personally thanked the park officials for their efforts.</div>
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A group photo beside the theme pool, marked the culmination to the day picnic. The groups returned to Coonoor by 5 p.m. </div>
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A team of 20 students from St Hilda's School, Ooty, paid a visit to Udhavi on Feb 12, 2013 as part of their Interact club and charity visit program. They were welcomed by Founder member of Udhavi, Mala Ramaswamy and other members of the Udhavi core committee.</div>
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The students were given an introduction to the workings of the centre and the types of challenges that the children at Udhavi face. Before being divided into 5 teams and to observe the volunteer work with the special need of different categories of children, the school students were explained the difference between 'a child with disability' and a 'disabled child' - a common mistake made when referring to children with learning and physical challenges.</div>
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Lathika Rao, Udhavi's special educator and program director guided the students through the different learning aids that the centre uses to help the child with challenges to learn and understand.</div>
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The principal of St Hilda's Pamela Clarke who accompanied the student group expressed appreciation for the 'well-run and managed school', while adding that St Hilda's school would like to play a larger role in working along with the centre in future. Lunch was organised by Ms Clarke for all students, staff members and volunteers at Udhavi.</div>
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The school students from Ooty sang three special songs for the children, including "You are the apple of God's eyes' while the Udhavi children performed a dance number for the visitors.</div>
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udhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-58303972157347769562012-04-09T22:18:00.000-07:002013-02-11T18:30:21.214-08:00Sarah Nazeem leaves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sarah has been a longstanding volunteer and a member on the committee, with immense contributions in both capacities - a part and parcel of Udhavi. She would extend a hand wherever there was the need, with teaching the children, physiotherapy, helping with craft, brainstorming on the committee meetings, "wholeheartedly" coming up with solutions to the intermittent problems at the centre and so much more... We are going to miss Sarah very much - her cheerful and smiling face and her equally pleasant manner of dealing with children, staff and fellow-volunteers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We wish her and her family the very best of everything in life and in their stay back at Himachal Pradesh and we will eagerly look forward to seeing Sarah back in Coonoor and Udhavi as often as she can visit.-</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mala Ramaswami</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, President</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the short time that we have known each other, we [Sarah & I] have struck a chord which will last a lifetime. Sarah, you have been an elder sister - whether guiding me or pulling a joke, you have always shown that you cared. Your smile is bright enough to light a million lives, so keep smiling! Thank you for the energy that you spread among all of us... We'll miss you! Wish you happiness always...</span></div>
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udhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-7257529739741947512012-04-02T23:43:00.000-07:002013-02-11T06:25:31.515-08:00Lesley and Pippa bid farewell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">‘We would never have known about Udhavi, if it were not for our friend at the Staff College, Tina Jagatbir,' says </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">Pippa de Labilliere</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: justify;">, wife of a British army officer, here on the one-year exchange program at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pippa is a trained physiotherapist, with an enviable track record, back in England. Her experience with various age groups and categories came in handy for the children with special needs at Udhavi. </span><br />
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udhavihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12944599251737500701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2358146664857245828.post-73310795640050999492012-03-26T00:39:00.002-07:002013-02-11T06:28:07.432-08:00'It is a combined effort’<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Rao</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, special educator at Udhavi. ‘It is easier when one is looking for developmental
delays, delays such as head control, rolling over, sitting, crawling etc.. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">According to the
special educator, while there are parents who are keen to know if their child
might have certain challenges, especially when they notice that the child is
taking time to understand or comprehend things in the way an average child
his/her age will, quite a few are still in denial that their child might
require intervention. ‘It becomes harder when there are two or more children in
a household. There is constant comparison and this is when the child with
special needs feels the pressure.’ ‘If left unaddressed, the child with special
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donations to Udhavi. Lathika Rao, President of Udhavi, expressed her
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students and staff of the centre. The children performed two dance items
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<span style="font-size: small;">'Children develop a special bond with animals, especially dogs and horses,' says longstanding volunteer, Sonal Chordia, who alongwith parents of Udhavi's students, took the enthusiastic youngsters on an outing to the Highfield horse riding training centre, near Coonoor. Children, under the guidance of expert Nitin (in pic, second right) experienced a short ride on the horse and had a first hand experience at feeding it too. 'Most children are extremely hesitant to get this close to horse's face, leave alone feed it; it took me a long time to do what these little ones have done today,' says a visibly delighted Nitin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">'Special educators recommend working with clay as one of the best exercises for children with special needs because it gives them great motoring skills with their hands,' says volunteer, Sangeetha Ramakrishnan, who is helping three of the older children at Udhavi discover their clay modelling skills. Some of the finished items are made available at charity sales in and around Coonoor. These items may also be requested by courier delivery anywhere within India. For details pls write to Anita Mathias @ udhavi.cnr@gmail.com. </span></div>
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