Kilikili

Works for creating disabled-friendly play areas for children with special needs

  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    2006

Kilikili works with the vision of creating inclusive play and recreational spaces that are accessible to all children, regardless of their ability. It Read more was started by parents of children with special needs and is driven and managed collectively by volunteers, local municipalities, government departments, corporate organisations, civil society groups and resident welfare associations. In an attempt to be self-sustaining, Kilikili offers a range of consulting services such as audits and accessibility solutions in schools, offices and institutions and designs play areas that are accessible by children with special needs. 3 public play spaces in Bangalore, 1 in Mangalore and 1 in Mumbai have been made inclusive and disabled-friendly through innovations in play equipment. Some of the disabled-friendly parks that have been completed by Kilikili in collaboration with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Paliketo are M N Krishna Rao Park in Basavangudi, Gayatri Devi park, Rajajinagar and Coles Park in Fraser Town. These parks have play structures that are wheelchair accessible with a ramp. They are also equipped with wheelchair sand tables, safe swings, sensory integration tracks, tyre tunnels, accessible basketball poles, sound rods, textured tiles, bells to enable multi sensory stimulation among children. Children use the inclusive play spaces through participation in weekday school programmes where special schools bring their children for a morning of play with approximately 100 children visiting each park every week when the schools are in session, and other quarterly events where about 200 children with and without disabilities play together on a Saturday morning, supported by volunteers, parents and teachers. More than 7000 children with disabilities use the play and recreation areas. Some of the upcoming projects are: Developing an inclusive play area in Kaikondanahalli Lake, Bangalore here, in alliance with the Residents Association. Developing an inclusive play area in the Whitefield Inner Circle Park, Bangalore in association with Sahaya, a parents’ and volunteers’ group. Developing an inclusive play area in Nagpur, along with ESAF (Evangelical Social Action Forum) and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. Another initiative of the Kilikili Trust is Sampoorna Music Therapy Center for children with autism in Bangalore, which focuses on using Indian music as a therapeutic medium to help children with ASD.

Programs

  • Inclusive play spaces

    Kilikili, in collaboration with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, has undertaken initiatives to create disabled-friendly play spaces in three parks across Bangalore. One such park, M N Krishna Rao Park, features a wheelchair-accessible play station with diverse interactive elements like sound rods, textured tiles, a bell, a steering wheel, knots and crosses, and an abacus. Additionally, the park offers safe swings, a tyre tunnel, wheelchair-friendly merry-go-rounds, and a Wheel-through arcade with varied textured pipes, providing multi-sensory stimulation for all children. Kilikili organizes regular inclusive activities aimed at integrating children of different abilities.
    Gayatri Devi Park ihosts a unique play structure entirely accessible for wheelchairs, equipped with a ramp, merry-go-round, and slide. The park also includes other inclusive amenities such as wheelchair sand tables, secure swings, a sensory integration track, a tyre tunnel, and an accessible basketball pole.

  • Recreation programmes in inclusive play spaces

    Children access the inclusive play spaces through two main avenues:
    1. Weekday School Programs: Special schools schedule visits for their children, providing them with a morning of play tailored to meet their developmental needs using specially designed play equipment. Each park accommodates approximately 100 children per week during school sessions.
    2. Inclusive Events: Quarterly events bring together about 200 children, both with and without disabilities, on Saturday mornings. Supported by volunteers, parents, and teachers, these Integration Events focus on fostering interaction among children of all abilities. The aim is to encourage a sense of equality and sensitivity among participants. For children with disabilities, being integrated into a larger social group without discrimination contributes significantly to their sense of self-worth.

  • Buddies

    Observing the challenges faced by children with autism and developmental disabilities while interacting with others at Coles Park, Kilikili initiated a specialized social and play skills program. Addressing the core difficulty in autism—social interaction—this program aims to enhance the social engagement abilities of children.
    Under the guidance of Sarbani Mallick, the founder Director of Bubbles Centre for Autism, a group of mothers and volunteers underwent training to administer a structured play skills development program. This initiative led to the establishment of the Buddies Centre on December 5, 2010, located on a volunteer's terrace. Weekly group play sessions have since been held, providing various activities such as music, movement, art, and outdoor games. These sessions assist children in learning to participate in group activities, express their needs, and follow social cues.

  • Specialised play spaces - Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind

    Various engaging auditory equipment designed to encourage creativity have been installed in the play area. The Elephant Slide incorporates bells along its steps, producing notes as children climb up. Additional musical experiences include tubular bells tuned to Hindolamragam notes, drums created from gas cylinders, and a Sound Strip featuring multiple sound-making instruments mounted on a frame. Sculptures of turtles with textured surfaces and a Wall mural featuring alphabets and numbers in both English and Braille captivate the children's interest. These installations cater to diverse games while also raising awareness and sensitivity among visitors about the Braille language.

  • Specialised play spaces - Mathru Educational Trust for the Blind

    Kilikili contributed to establishing an indoor play area within this school, addressing space limitations. The indoor space includes Braille Wall Murals in English and Kannada, a Knots and Crosses game, Tanagram puzzles, and an interactive installation involving nuts, bolts, and elastic ropes. These resources facilitate the creation of various shapes and aid in teaching mathematical concepts. Musical drums and a Singing Stone have also been set up. Notably, the project ensures consistent usage by integrating Play Space engagement into the school timetable.

  • Specialised play spaces - Bubbles Centre for Autism

    The dedicated Centre designed to support the education and training of children with autism spectrum disorder features a Sensory Park, equipped with specially designed facilities to foster comprehensive child development. Along one side of the Centre, an Obstacle Course has been set up, incorporating a variety of elements including a tyre tunnel, a tube swing, a rope ladder, a small pond, a Burma bridge, a hanging bar, and a Climbing Wall. Additionally, traditional playground equipment such as a rope climber, a walking barrel, and textured stepping stones are available to familiarize children with standard park equipment. Furthermore, a pottery table has been established within the premises.

Leadership Team

  • Kavita Krishnamoorthy

    Managing Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    159/06-07

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2017/0173636

  • 12A

    AABTK0916EE20061

  • 80G

    AABTK0916EF20218

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    2 C, Baywatch Apts, 20, New Beach Road, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, 600041

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust