Poompuhar Safer Homes -Post-Tsunami Disaster Reconstruction Programs-SEVAI/FdnF/UWI- Dr.K.Govindaraju.

Dr.K.Govindaraju,SEVAI

SEVAI(www.sevai.in) with the support of FdnF /UWI, in the tsunami devastated Poompuhar reconstructed 600 Disaster Risk Reduction homes as post-disaster of tsunami reconstruction which began in Poompuhar with a series of decisions that was made almost immediately. Despite the urgency with which these decisions are made, they have long-term impacts, changing the lives of those affected by the disaster for years to come. A policy frame work was established for the entire reconstruction process. Effective reconstruction was set in motion only after the SEVAI has evaluated his or her alternatives, conferred with stakeholders, and established the framework and the rules for reconstruction. It was ensured that the beneficiaries were oriented clearly demonstrate reconstruction policy to improve both the efficiency and the effectiveness of the reconstruction process. This housing reconstruction policy helped reactivate communities and empowered people to rebuild their housing, their lives, and their livelihoods; Community members were partners in policy making and leaders of local implementation to contribute to long-term development, reconstruction must be sustainable with unique DRR reconstruction project including participation, collaboration, sustainability, and risk reduction. The construction of shelter which was promoted in Poompuhar by SEVAI with the support of FdnF-SwS, UWI/NFL.The Reconstruction policy needed ;the Institutional Strategy, the Financial Strategy, the Community Participation Approach, the Reconstruction Approach, and Risk Management, implementation of a monitoring and feedback system. 

view of newly constructed Poompuhar shelter for tsunami victims

Also shown in the flow chart are the other critical activities in each of the five policy areas. Resources were not only mobilized, but programmed, and tracked, allocated and delivered directly to those affected by the disaster. For this population, the design and execution of the assistance strategy for housing was their principal concern and the sole metric by which they evaluated the framework, since it is the decision that will most directly affect them. SEVAI team provided guidance on mobilizing finance, tracking expenditures, and allocating and delivering resources to households, and includes measures for qualifying recipients of assistance and redressing their grievances. Finally, the reconstruction policy ensured proper risk management in a number of areas, including Early Recovery, Assessing Damage and Setting Reconstruction Policy, Communication in Post-Disaster Reconstruction, Who Gets a House? The Social Dimension of Housing Reconstruction, To Relocate or Not to Relocate, Reconstruction Approaches, Planning Reconstruction, Land Use and Physical Planning, Infrastructure and Services Delivery, Environmental Planning, Housing Design and Construction Technology, Cultural Heritage Conservation, Community Organizing and Participation, Institutional Options for Reconstruction Management, International, National, and Local Partnerships in Reconstruction, Training Requirements in Reconstruction and Monitoring and Information Management.

‘The 108 free ambulance services is a life saver'

Trichy: 10: April: Dr.K.Govindaraju, a social organisation team leader said ‘The 108 free ambulance services is a life saver and we thank the Tamilnadu Government for saving my son’s life by the timely first aid and facilitating admission in a hospital within half an hour of a major road accident. A rash driven car in a service road of National Highway hit my son’s two wheeler and smashed my son’s vehicle, he was thrown away. I am thankful to the public for making phone call atonce to 108 Ambulance and we admitted him in the hospital where he was given treatment and undertaken surgery without major loss of blood. ‘The 108 free ambulance services had also resulted in reduction of fatal several cases which we we used to hear many occasions. I also thank the committed workforce and technical staffers in the emergency services. The ‘108’ ambulance services had become as a boon to the needy in the event of emergencies. ’’-Kris

Comprehensive Screening Eye Camps by FdnF-SEVAI Gowens Health Unit.

Tamil Priya examines  patients for eye problems

Nagapatinam: 8: March-2011: The FdnF –SEVAI Gowens Health care unit (made up of Ophthalmologists and paramedical) examines all patients for eye problems with basic required instruments and equipments which includes dilation and fundus examination to some extent. Refraction is also done in the camp and eyeglasses are offered to support the service delivery system. People who need cataract surgery are counseled and transported to the base hospital. No surgery is performed at the camp. The eye screening camps were organized free, comprehensive eye screening camps women self help groups and also public in tsunami affected areas. Over 370 persons were screened for vision problems on World Women’s day. The screening showed 15% of the people having a significant visual defect. 5% of them had surgical conditions requiring treatment. Around 14% of the drivers screened suffered from visual problems and were given glasses or advised detailed examination. Over 60% of the people tested had no awareness about the importance of eye health. The eye screening programs were utilized as an opportunity to create awareness among the public about the importance of eye health and good eye health practices.“High risk groups form a vulnerable and unique group of workers with high dependence on vision due to long and irregular working hours, high degree of strain on eyes, frequent problem of glare and bright light, high frequency of travel on highways needs eye health’ said Tamil Priya,eye care educator. She further said that “It is estimated that approximately 90% of our daily activities require the use of our vision. The eyes control most of our movements and decisions. With good vision and visual comfort we can maintain concentration. Vision problems are usually worse at night; Colour plays an important part in road safety. Drivers must instantly recognize traffic lights, indicator signs, hazard warning lights and stop lights, and people with colour vision defects may be slower in reacting to them. This can be dangerous to both you and other road users”, she added. In Eye care screening camp, Durga, eye care health educator created awareness among the participants of the camp and said “Globally, uncorrected refractive error is the main cause of vision impairment in children aged 6–15 years, and the prevalence of short-sightedness is increasing dramatically among children. Outreach in schools concentrates on refractive error, which can lead to lack of academic success in school. Students with other eye ailments are also noted and referred to the base hospital. The FdnF –SEVAI Gowens Health care unit also trained the Animators of the Self Help groups and enlightened about the basic anatomy and physiology of eye, common eye disorders among the children and visual acuity measurement. ‘A child goes blind somewhere in the world every minute, yet much childhood blindness is preventable or treatable. Paediatric screening eye camps target babies and preschool-aged children and their parents, to educate about prevention (measles, harmful traditional eye remedies, eye safety) and to detect eye defects (congenital or traumatic), childhood illnesses and nutritional deficiencies that can lead to blindness are, vitamin A deficiency, corneal scarring, congenital and traumatic cataract, congenital glaucoma and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), serious refractive errors’ Durga concluded. Kris

‘Over head puzzle game’ – hit of the summer camp-Sofia

“Summer camp-2011 organized by Trichy Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam in SYSTEM Centre had a variety of summer recreation activities, including art, camping, sports, education, and more” said a school student Sofia on the occasion of the Valedictory function of the summer. She added “ ‘Over head puzzle game’ organized wherein I participated as I played key role made every one think that I am a super student, matter of fact it is simply a puzzle, my mentor taught me and I enacted the same with my camp mates.  It is really a puzzle and puzzle, great experience which provided a variety of fun, age appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, bowling and active games for fun as creative camp. I was nurtured and inspired to create, imagine, and act. Each day campers experienced visual arts, creative movement and drama. All activities were age appropriate and the projects allowed each of us to express our individual creativity. A wide variety of activities were available, including cooking, acting, volleyball, and more. It was the perfect time taken up a new hobby, improve my skills at a past-time and learn something new while absorbing the art and culture”.-Kris

Disability is red tagged as "disabled", "mentally challenged", or bluntly "retarded –Dr.K.Govindaraju.

Special educator Diana gives individual care for needy child

Dr.K.Govindaraju, Chairman of South Zone Board of Continuing Education in his key note address among the special educators organized by SEVAI in TRISAKTHI Preemies in Trichy mentioned ‘Disability is red tagged as "disabled", "mentally challenged", or bluntly "retarded’ He further said ‘It is painful to come across many prejudices and discriminations among children with special needs within our world that people create, act upon, and/or support either consciously or subconsiously.These actions are oppressive, narrow-minding, and frankly evil. One group that many people prejudice against are children who obtain a disability, whether it would be mental, physical, subtle, or severe. Anyone who is considered to have any form of a disability will be red tagged as "disabled", "mentally challenged", or bluntly "retarded". These accusations among these innocent people are disgraceful, immoral, and inconsiderate. These people did not ask for this, yet they are treated like dirt and are considered inferior to the superior race. It is inhumane, and really needs to be addressed to reduce the inequalities and maltreatment these people face every day. Luckily there are a lot of people out there in the world who do care about these wonderful people, and even become remarkable teachers to help, guide, care, and love these children like any other teacher would for a normal class-full of students and SEVAI,(www.sevai.in) a voluntary orgnisation is one in Tamilnadu in India in its inclusive approach for disabled has given hope for such children with special needs and around 5000 children get benefit out their intervention in the inclusive education project of SSA. Even so, there is still a large portion of people who do not give a damn about these people, and feel that they are not worth the time, effort, energy, or love. Everyone is aiming for this fantastical goal of being the "perfect" and "normal" human being, but what is "normal"? Is there even such a thing as being normal, or is it just something the dominant race created for people to aim for, and give the right to discriminate others who do not fit in their small, refined, spherical world. From wanting to be this "perfect" boy or girl, you fall into this cycle, and continue the process of discrimination people with disabilities because they are not considered "normal" or "perfect" in this "capitalistic world". Many people who come into this world with a disability are faced with many challenges; one of them being the prejudices from society. They are teased, bullied, mocked, and maltreated from either their peers, classmates, upperclassmen, and so on. These children did not ask to have these special challenges, yet many people forget about their feelings, and will act harshly, coldly, and cruelly to these children. Many people will say "they are only children, they will do that", but really where are these children learning it from? So in order to stop this vicious cycle, parents need to address their children about people who have a challenge, and how they are just like him or her; they have feelings, they can feel pain, sorrow, and sadness as much as they do, so they must treat them the same way they want to be treated. Will it eliminate discrimination to these people, most likely not completely eliminate them, but it will help reduce it at least. There are many people with a special challenge that are amazing people, and a lot of them have a heart of gold. The teachers and aides who work with these children are amazing as well, and have unconditional love for these people. As much as there are teachers who care for these children, there are certainly a lot of teachers who don't care for them as well. They can be seen mostly in public schools where there are visible cliques and status quos that children gather themselves in, and tracks that teachers put students on based on their ability and effort in schoolwork. Children with special needs face a lot of hardship and obstacles in public schools. They are distinctive among the array of children because they are different, and as such they are treated differently because of that. Some schools are really effective with these children, and give them the attention and counseling they need. Even so, there are schools that do not have the child's need and requirements in their interest, and will not work with them as effectively as they would with a straight a student. These children, depending on how severe their challenge is, may need a lot of help and attention, and in a tight system that the education is put forth; it is difficult sometimes for teachers to give their full effort to these children. They will neglect a child's needs, guidance, and help that they are supposed to provide for them. Also they will give up on a child, or lash out at them if the child does not answer the question right, or does not know the answer. I made my stand, now make yours!’-Dr.K.Govindaraju concluded. Earlier Special Educator of SEVAI welcomed and special Educator Suhanthi proposed vote of thanks.-KRIS

Cultural heritage practice and sports in the life of young students are precious-Prof.So.Sathiyaseelan

Yuva receives sports book,with his happy mother Chitra

‘Cultural heritage practice and sports in the life of young students are precious’ said noted Tamil scholar Kalaimamani Prof.So.Sathiyaseelan while delivering a summer camp organized by Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam, Trichy from 2-7^th May 2011 in SYSTEM Centre of Trichy.  The Chairman of Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam, Prof.So.Sathiyaseelan said “Cultural heritage practice and sports in the life of young students are invaluable and goes much further than the basic answer that "it keeps kids off the streets." It does in fact keep kids off the streets, but it also instills lessons that are essential in the life of a student athlete. Cultural heritage practice and Sports play a pivotal role in the makeup of a youth, especially in the high school years where student athletes are much more mature and mentally developed. Where else can a young, impressionable youth learn values like discipline, responsibility, self confidence, sacrifice, and accountability? The Summer camp organized by Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam, Trichy assisted the parents, teachers, sports teams, cultural team members in summer to help mold, develop, and instill these qualities into the lives of student participated in this camp for a week. The student of the summer camp had a good core of trainers and coaches those understand the great responsibility that is placed upon their shoulders to help shape and prepare these students not only in sports, but in their everyday lives. Yes, I did say trainers and coaches, because it is a responsibility that lies on the shoulders of more than one person and it is going to take more than one person to help lead these students to success.

Sofia receives appreciation certificate

He further added”The second component also involved the trainers and coaches: It is the ability to capture the admiration and the trust of the participants of the summer camp. This was crucial because if you could capture a person's admiration and trust you can motivate them to perform at a higher level not only in sports, but also in their own lives of the conservation of cultural heritage of Tamilnadu. The camp all started with trainers and coaches that have a plan and methodology behind the principles they are teaching. As I said earlier, there is a great responsibility on the coaches to help young students make a smooth transition into society. The third and I believe the most crucial of all is the support that comes from the Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam administration. This is very important because students need to know they are appreciated and there is no greater way than for the community to show that appreciation than to get involved in youth. In order to accomplish this it's going to take investment and the most valuable investments are human resources and time. The more invested, the better the results. I can attest that there is no greater investment than the future of our young student. When these things are in place, I believe students will benefit and the results will be evident not only on the field, but long after they step off of it”. Dr.K.Govindaraju, Chief Functionary of SYSTEM and Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam presided over the function.Jawahar Arumugam and Percy Lal felicitated. The youth those were trained made a demo of their skills acquired during the summer camp. Prof.So.Sathiyaseelan honoured the camp participants with medal and certificates. The guest of honour also handed over a sports book for students in Tamil Language had been gifted to young athletic B.Yuva and he appreciated all the teach and taught talents. Earlier Jawahar Arumugam appreciated efforts of SEVAI Shanthi matriculation higher secondary school for translating the popular English rhymes in Tamil and gave a event on the tamil Twinkle twinkle,Baa Baa Black sheep,SEVAI Project Director Chitra,Manager of District Welfare Committee made all the arrangements for the program-Govin

Increased job skill transfer ability and Increased job stability in FdnF Project of SEVAI.

Tsunami affected Nagapatinam young women gain jobs with continued education

Professional and continued education provides benefits for increased job stability and advancement opportunities. Adults who earned a high school certificate, however had difficulties have another opportunity in the professional training program conducted by SEVAI with the support of FdnF. Professional and continued education provides enrollees with diverse opportunities to learn a skill. There are many well paid career fields in which a college degree is not required. Contrary to popular myth, that without a college degree you have no future, there is plenty of opportunity for those not destined for college. FdnF project of SEVAI T benefits of vocational program include their alternative to college programs, along with the ability to obtain a career that leads to a successful life. Some of the well paid people today are in the trades, healthcare, and computer industry. Professional and continued education institute of FdnF of SEVAI has been designed for those who need or like to work with their hands or prefer work skills that require active engagement. The following are examples of other benefits, which include: Higher hourly wages compared with those who have only a high school degree, Actively engaged in problem solving in the working environment, Hands-on work activities that allow application of knowledge, Employment opportunities which involve the outdoors, Leading to employment opportunities which offer greater responsibilities, Learning new work skills to meet requirements in an ever changing work place, Learning new skills for changing careers, Increased job skill transfer ability and  Increased job stability. The benefits of completing vocational and technical education programs are excellent for those who want to seek continuing education and increase their job skills. With the ever changing job market and the need for additional education, vocational and technical education provides opportunities for those who do want to attend a 4 year college.-Govin

Learning extends well beyond the classroom in Summer Camps-Dr.K.Govindaraju.

K.N.Ramajayam and others witness the dance practices

A summer camp exclusively for School Children has been organised at SYSTEM Centre premises organized by SEVAI in collaboration with Trichirappalli District Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam, Trichy from 4-10, May 2011. The duration of the summer camp is 7days which includes cultural events, spoken English practice, study materials, educational & fun filled exercises, quiz, interactive sessions etc. Merit Certificate will be awarded to the successful candidates. Campers are offered a variety of youth programs in areas of academic and cultural enrichment as well as sports camps in a open setting. The campus experience helps to develop intellectual, physical, cultural and creative abilities in youth in both day camp and residential camp settings. While delivering the inaugural address, Dr.K.Govindaraju,the chief functionary of SEVAI and Trichirappalli District Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam said “Cultural Events & Special Academic Programs has been designed to extend classroom learning by providing a wide array of diverse programs that enrich, educate and entertain students, campus community and the community-at-large. We also support many other campus arts performances and presentations throughout the year and often collaborate with other area arts venues and presenters. Nearly all our offerings will have campus d demonstrations, pre- or post-performance discussions, workshops and open rehearsals. These are extra chances to meet these artists and speakers up close and personal and learn more about how and why they do what they do.We believe true understanding comes from making connections between ideas, from studying problems and concepts in context. It’s a multifaceted approach that introduces students to the arts of the intellect through the full spectrum of knowledge — liberal only in the breadth of ideas and perspectives. Here, learning extends well beyond the classroom, limited only by our creativity, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. From biochemistry to music, from psychology to management, the Trichirappalli District Muthamil Kalai Panpattu Maiyam encourages each student to explore further and dig deeper. Our special programs and activities are designed to stretch thinking skills, broaden horizons and provide valuable real-world experience that will complement and intensify the classroom learning”. Earlier, the Chairman of SYSTEM, K.N.Ramajayam lighted the Kuthu Vilakku and as symbolic inaugural gesture.Mr.Jawahar Arumugam welcomed the gathering, trainer Prabha proposed vote of thanks. Govin

May Day 2011:Organic production systems are knowledge based –K.Devendran

K.Devendran makes demo

Trichy,1,May:‘Organic production systems are knowledge based’ said K.Devendran,promoter of organic farming in SEVAI- Marutham in his key note address on the ‘May day’ gathering of workers of farming and associated organic inputs producers in SEVAI Marutham organic centre  in Sirugamani of Trichirappalli District. K.Devendran of SEVAI Marutham who ‘converts’ farmers to Organic ways of raising crop with the guidance and support of FPV and Mrs.Benjamine Oberoi addressed  further that SEVAI- Marutham has become synonymous with organic farming in Trichy. In the last two years' SEVAI- Marutham has "converted" about 100 farmers’ which translates roughly into 300 acres ‘to "organic farming" methods of profitable agriculture.’ Pesticides/herbicides/insecticides and chemicals that Indian farmers have been forced to use in the name of modernization and mass production over the years has created chemical framing and spoiled the organic farming and it is the time to get back to our traditional farming’, says K.Devendran. Although it is small intitiative, the efforts are intensive for promotion of organic farming. The coordinator of SEVAI- Marutham, K.Devendran says ‘the transition from conventional to organic farming requires numerous changes. One of the biggest changes is in the mindset of the farmer. Conventional approaches often involve the use of quick-fix remedies that, unfortunately, rarely address the cause of the problem. Transitioning farmers generally spend too much time worrying about replacing synthetic input with allowable organic product instead of considering management practices based on preventative strategies’. K.Devendran shared a few steps for new entrants to follow when making the transition to organic farming: Understand the basics of organic agriculture and the organic farming standards, since organic production systems are knowledge based, new entrants and transitional producers must become familiar with sound and sustainable agricultural practices.

may day starts with org,farming awareness

Since there are often few organic remedies available to organic producers for certain problems, prevention is the key element in organic production. Existing organic farmers are generally very helpful in sharing valuable technical information. A good mentor should be able to provide transitional producers with knowledge, practical experience and suggest appropriate reading materials. Mentors are able to identify some of the most important challenges transitional farmers will be confronted with. Mentors may also help source production materials that are otherwise difficult to find. Producers should also contact agrologists, veterinarians and other agricultural and financial consultants, in order to learn ways to improve their current farming practices. Develop a transitional plan with clear and realistic goals. The plan should clearly identify various steps to be taken in making the transition to organic and be sure to include realistic timeframes. Careful planning is very important. Since soil is the heart of the organic farming system, it is crucial that new entrants understand the various characteristics and limitations of the soils found on their farm. Soil suitability may vary significantly from one field to the next. Fields with good drainage, good level of fertility and organic matter, adequate pH, biological health, high legume content, and with less weed and pest pressure, are excellent assets. Often these fields are the first ones ready for transition and certification. Let’s not forget, under organic production, farmers must be able to recycle nutrients through proper nutrient management practices: recycling through good manure and compost utilization, crop rotations, cover crops (green manure, catch, and nitrogen fixing crops), and by reducing nutrient losses due to leaching, over-fertilization, as well as poor manure and compost management (storage, handling, and spreading).Before growing a crop or raising any livestock, consider the following: degree of difficulty to grow or raise the product organically, land and soil suitability, climate suitability, level of demand for the product, marketing challenges, capital required, current prices for conventional, transitional and organic products, and profitability over additional workload. Once the crops are chosen, carefully plan the crop rotation(s) and select the most suitable cover crops (green manure, winter cover crops, catch crops, smother crops, etc.). Crop rotations are extremely important management tools in organic farming. They can interrupt pest life cycles, suppress weeds, provide and recycle fertility, and improve soil structure and tilth. Some rotational crops may also be cash crops, generating supplemental income. On some farms, land base availability may be a limiting factor when planning your crop rotations. The transitional plan should, therefore, include crop rotation strategies. Responding to external forces such as new market opportunities may also have a significant impact on crop rotations, so farmers need to consider the effect that growing new crops has on their crop rotations and land base availability. It is important to know the crop’s most common pests, their life cycles and adequate control measures.

There are several measures available to reduce pest pressure: crop rotation, variety selection, sanitation, floating row covers, catch crops, flamers, introduction of beneficial insects, bio pesticides, and inorganic pesticides. Under organic livestock management, cattlemen must provide attentive care that promotes health and meets the behavioral needs of various types of livestock. With good herd health practices, farmers rarely need to rely on conventional medicine. Organic cattlemen should, however, try to familiarize themselves with alternative remedies such as herbal/aroma therapies, homeopathy, and immune system promoters. Successful organic farmers continuously try new and/or innovative management practices. Practices such as cover cropping, inter-planting, and use of various soil and pest control materials need to be evaluated regularly by organic farmers. Be prepared to try new approaches. Record keeping is one of the most important requirements to maintain organic integrity. Farmers are expected to keep detailed production, processing and marketing information. This information includes everything that enters and exits the farm. Third party, independent inspectors require farmers to present the above mentioned documentation when inspecting the farm operation. Once the record-keeping requirements are understood and the reporting procedure established, paperwork becomes routine’, K.Devendran concluded. Director of SEVAI P.Chitra presided over the program. Leading farmer Pichaimani welcomed the gathering and Pannir proposed vote of thanks. KRIS

Sensory integration is the ability to take in information through senses

Dr.K.Govindaraju with Care-takers

"Sensory integration of intellectually challenged, simply put, is the ability to take in information through senses (touch, movement, smell, taste, vision, and hearing), to put it together with prior information, memories, and knowledge stored in the brain, and to make a meaningful response. Good sensory processing enables all the impulses to flow easily and reach their destination quickly. Sensory integrative dysfunction is a sort of `traffic jam' in the brain. Some bits of sensory information get `tied up in traffic,' and certain parts of the brain do not get the sensory information they need to do their jobs, “Said Dr.K.Govindaraju in his inaugural address of one day seminar on ‘inclusive Education’ to Special educators for disabled/ / children with special needs on Saturday in the training centre of SEVAI, Trichy .He further said that it has been estimated that at least 3% of the world's population are physically and intellectually challenged children. This could be various types of disabilities ranging from single disability to multiple disabilities. India has a large undetermined population of persons with disabilities. Dr.K.Govindaraju further enlightened the activities of a special school run by SEVAI namely ‘Arivu Sudar’ (A lamp of knowledge),  a school for  intellectually challenged and Rehabilitation has 50 children is run by SEVAI as residential School in SEVAI centre attaining the goals of indentifying  poor mentally challenged children and develop them to carry out their basic education for mainstreaming and inclusion and personal needs, train in special vocational skills so that they contribute to the family who consider them a burden.To counsel parents and provides psychological and social support and to  integrate the school children with our society. Each child is trained according to his/her abilities.  Arivu Sudar imparts such training so as to make every child self-reliant and reduce the burden for their parents to achieve this objective the curriculum includes training in toileting, grooming, eating, to provide vocational skills like tailoring, computer arts work, greeting cards etc.,There are 50 special children belonging to low income families trained by the school. The school provides academic, vocational, medical and psychological support to the children and their parents. Children are assessed based on skill and practical ability and put in three categories, Mild and Moderate. Self help skills and self-hygiene for the children are provided with a special focus; Need based training for every child, Motor activities and development, Physiotherapy for spastic children,  Language skills – speech therapy, Reading and Writing skills,  Arithmetic – Time and Money concepts,  Psycho-social intervention for parents, Parental Counseling for handling the children, Guidance and Vocational Training,  Sports and Physical excellence. The first and best step in Disability Management is the "early detection"! "Early detection" goes a long way in minimizing the level of disability in the child. This has to be done soon after any baby is born. For most children, sensory integration is a naturally-occurring ability that develops through childhood activities. But those with cerebral palsy, Dow n ’s Syndrome, autism, mental retardation and other learning disabilities need special stimulation .Room is designed to help these students improve their learning capabilities and enable them to gain better social, community, academic and motor skills.SEVAI  Sensory Integration Room, which looks like any child’s playroom, is equipped with the latest apparatus and tools for the development of special needs children.It has a platform swing, a flex disk, a bolster swing, protective mats, trampoline, bean cushions, rocking board, target panel, sensory stimulation kits and lots more. The centre was set up by experts hired by the company who are specialists in learning disability to provide 30 children at the school with innovative ways of learning to stimulate their mental growth. Some warning signs of inherent disability are : unusual colour of the baby, the delayed cry of the baby, respiratory distress; no response or delayed response to external stimuli, etc.Every week, SEVAI ARIVUSUDAR's trained personnel fan out to Hospitals, Public Health Centres and to remote villages to screen new born babies for any signs of inherent or oncoming disability. Babies with high risk signs are then given appropriate intervention - and the parents are counseled accordingly.SEVAI ARIVUSUDAR strives to train children so as to include them in mainstream schools in an integrated and inclusive setting. In keeping with our policy that parents are partners in the progress of the child with disability, several parents are involved in the center in various capacities from minor support staff to executive level staff according to their training and experience. In addition, several parent self help groups have been formed under the Tamilnadu Women's Development Corporation for the planning of the future of their children with disabilities. The teachers share in the planning, implementing, and grading of lessons. This is great for all the students, not just those that fall under the special education umbrella. The one-on-one teacher to student time is increased because there is literally an extra teacher in the classroom’. Earlier Ms.P.Chitra, Director, SEVAI presided over the seminar.Dr.Deivakumar welcomed and Dr.Banu proposed vote of thanks. Kris