Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy invites public to show support for people with special needs

Coimbatore: "Let's walk to defeat the differences", said the organisers of Special Walkathon at a press meet held here.

Coimbatore: "Let's walk to defeat the differences", said the organisers of Special Walkathon at a press meet held here. 

To create awareness and inclusion of people with special needs in every walk of life, Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy has initiated a “Special Walkathon" along with the general public on December 8, 2019. 

The Walkathon aims to sensitise people on inclusion of people with special needs and create a platform for everyone to operate as an equal citizen in the society.

The Walkathon will commence from 6 am on December 8 at Nehru Stadium here. 

The organisers recalled the humble beginning of the school with only three children in 2006 and currently has more than a hundred children with 65 staff members from different disciplines, under its wing. In 2010, the School extended its service to Tirupur.

About KPA

Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy (KPA) is set in a peaceful environment with an infrastructure and a playground that is unique. The specialist team comprises Occupational therapists, Special educators, Speech therapists, Naturopathy and Ayurveda doctors, Physical trainers, Physio Therapist, Music Therapist, Art based Therapist, Communication training through Ipad, Computer training, Training on Movements and related professionals. They take care of their employment as well. Students are getting trained in data entry job, Paper bag making and bakery.

“Pure and Special “is a new venture of the school where they produce handmade soaps and lotions made out of natural ingredients. The onus is on developing their physical, mental and psychological faculty and grooms their raw skills into a powerful medium to channelize their latent talent which helps them join the mainstream of society. Integration reduces social stigmas and improves academic achievement for many students.

Join the mainstream

Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy addresses the students’ differences and needs by providing an environment suitable for learning and uses experiential education that permits the children to focus on developing their personalities, ethical and moral values. A planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures and other interventions helps these learners with special needs achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.This approach enables children to join the mainstream of education.

Future Vision Of KPA

Kaumaram Prashanthi Academy has come up with an answer to the question of every single parent about the security and safety of their child in the absence of them.

The initiative named “PANCHAVATTI” aims to provide a safe and secure environment with the necessary medical facility also a sheltered workshop that will aid them for their sustainability. Job opportunities will be provided for them to earn their livelihood. Initially, it’s been planned to start with 50 inmates and can be extended according to the need.

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