GARDEN REACH INSTITUTE FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH

Garden Reach Institution for Rehabilitation and Research (GRIRR) stands as a transformative and socially innovative platform, acting as a catalyst to Read moreempower marginalized communities by facilitating their rights, protection, sports, education, and livelihood opportunities. Since 2014, GRIRR has been deeply committed to serving the Garden Reach community. GRIRR's primary mission is to support children on their path towards self-reliant adulthood, achieved through the provision of high-quality education, therapeutic services, and assistance with job placement. The institute is dedicated to inclusive education, especially for children with special needs, fostering an inclusive society that promotes accessible and relevant education. By operating at the grassroots level and targeting economically and socially underprivileged individuals, GRIRR employs specialized tools to screen and identify children who require support. The organization then delivers parental training, orientation, skill-building, school preparedness, enrollment assistance, and pedagogical support to enhance academic proficiency. GRIRR provides both formal and specialized learning formats, along with therapy and education services tailored to children with special needs, nurturing their growth and development. GRIRR's Inclusive Setup Workflow: 1. Survey and Screening: The GRIRR team conducts comprehensive door-to-door surveys in various areas, screening children based on observations and their previous medical records. 2. Testing and Certification: Children identified during the screening process are referred to appropriate facilities for the necessary testing and certification procedures. 3. Assessment: Utilizing specialized tools developed by special educators, assessments are conducted to evaluate the individual needs and strengths of each child. 4. Goal Selection: Different goals are established based on the strengths and requirements of each child. 5. Individualized Educational Programme (IEP): Building upon mainstream goals and adapting the curriculum, GRIRR formulates Individualized Educational Programmes within the inclusive setup. 6. School Enrollment: The organization provides enrollment support to local formal and special schools, considering the unique circumstances of each child and their families. 7. Evaluation: Following special remedial teaching, each child is evaluated, and subsequent plans are designed for their continued progress. Specialized Learning Methods Adopted by GRIRR: • Mental Retardation: Methods include demonstration, color coding, picture-based learning, mental modelling, peer education, and IEP strategies, supplemented by special teaching/learning materials. • Hearing Impairment: Techniques involve visual and video-based training, picture-based learning, basic sign languages, gestures, colour coding, and specialized teaching/learning materials. • Visual Impairment: Methods encompass audio-based learning, VAKT (Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Tactile) method, and Auditory Kinesthetic Tactile approach, combined with comprehension-based questioning for blind students. • Autism: Strategies include IEP development, music-sound methods, colour-size-shape methods, time-out techniques, and ADL (Activities of Daily Life) activities. • Learning Disability: Tailored remedial teaching is provided to address specific problem areas related to different learning disabilities, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, and more. • Slow Learners: Approaches encompass motivation, discussions, time-out methods, and reinforcement techniques. • Multiple Disabilities: ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and IEP (Individual Education Plan) strategies are implemented. • Cerebral Palsy: ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and IEP (Individual Education Plan) strategies are also used.

GRIRR aims to create an inclusive society where children and persons with disabilities have equal access to education, health, livelihood opportunities, and a good quality of life.

GRIRR has grown from an inclusive education center to an organization offering comprehensive integrated support services including physiotherapy rehabilitation, community-based rehabilitation, education, training, and slum development programs.