Maithree

Maithree is an association of parents of exceptional children. It functions as an institution committed to the welfare of persons with special needs. Read moreThe initiative offers a wide range of services to address the varying lifestyle needs of a special child/person across his/her entire lifespan. An association working for parents, and run by parents, Maithree is all about bringing more empathy into the social dialogue for the mainstreaming of special children. It is a non-profit and charitable organization. It depends on parents, like-minded well-wishers, philanthropists, and society at large for all its activities. All donations made to Maithree are exempted from income tax and section 80G. Our Vision To integrate the persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) into the mainstream thereby bringing dignity to their lives”. Our Mission Reach the persons with a mental handicap by providing an array of services duly supported by the appropriate infrastructure and qualified personnel. Create awareness and acceptance both in the society and the family of such persons by providing necessary support. Objectives To make the child functionally competent in the performance of daily living skills through an Individualized Education Plan. To facilitate a smooth transition for the young adult from education to employment. To harness their potential to be productive and contribute to society. To provide residential care to address the concern of the parents Who after us?” Our Values Service orientation Accountability Transparency Empathy Our Services Special Schools for functional Education. Vocational Training for future employment. Sheltered Employment for Economic Empowerment. Care & Management of the profoundly challenged. Group Homes is a home away from home. Guidance & Counseling to Parents. Create Awareness in the Society. From a humble beginning of providing special education to three children in the drawing-room of a parent, MAITHREE has grown to provide an array of services to around 540 Children through its satellite Service Centres situated at Perambur, Tambaram West, Tambaram East, West Mambalam, K.K. Nagar, Moolakkadai, Ullagaram, Kodambakkam, and Vembakkam in the city of Chennai. A 75 member professionally qualified team comprising of Special Educators, Occupational Therapists, and Physio Therapists along with 45 support staff manage and provide the services. They are directed and overseen by the Executive Committee formed with parent members of Maithree.