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Amar Jyoti School is a pioneer in the field of inclusive education. The path breaking concept of putting together children with and without disabilities in equal numbers has been practiced at Amar Jyoti for over two decades.  At Amar Jyoti, children with all types of disabilities receive education in a professional manner. The institution provides education to over 440 students who participate in academics, vocational training, sports and cultural activities.

A student participating in the special class for the hearing impaired

An Amar Jyoti school staffmember escorts a physically handicapped student to the morning assembly

Children, with and without disabilities, attend the morning assembly at Amar Jyoti School

Vocational training

Besides academics, vocational training forms an important part of the school curriculum. This training is especially beneficial for children with disabilities because it helps them become financially self-reliant. Vocational training is imparted in the following fields – tailoring, beauty culture, computers, electrical repairs, carpentry, arts & crafts and baking.

An Amar Jyoti student attending a tailoring class

Occupational therapy

This department at Amar Jyoti plays a critical role in making each child independent in the following areas:

• Self-help skills
• Fine motor skills
• Sense integration
• Pre-vocational skills

A mentally-challenged student undergoing Occupational Therapy at Amar Jyoti. These exercises will help him become more independent.

Physiotherapy

Amar Jyoti also has the infrastructure and staff to give high quality and effective physiotherapy treatment to its students and out-patients.

A physiotherapy session in progress at Amar Jyoti

Special Classes

Hearing impaired children are placed in integrated classes after an initial training in the alphabet and numbers through lip reading and sign language. Similarly, visually impaired children are given Braille training in the alphabet and numbers before they are intergrated.

All this is made possible by a teaching and administrative staff that is dedicated to the cause of inclusive education.

Mrs. Shehnaz Parveen has been teaching at Amar Jyoti for the last 20 years. She teaches the integrated classes as well as the special class for visually impaired children.