Future Prospects for Disabled Children in Samarthanam Trust

Conducted at Samarthanam Trust Submitted in partial fulfilment of the course requirement of Post Graduate Diploma In Management Submitted by: Pradeep Singha
DSBSPGDMA1135

External Guided by: Mrs Vijaya Mam

Samarthanam Trust

Internal Guide Prof. Susmita Sarkar

2011-2013

Dayananda Sagar Business School

Shavige Malleswara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout Bangalore 56007

Guide Certification

This is to certify that the project work entitled Future Prospects for Disabled Children in Samarthanam Trust was carried-out under my guidance and supervision. The report is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Approved by AICTE) by Pradeep Singha with Reg No:-DSBSPGDMA1135. I further certify that this report/study has not formed a basis for the award of any other degree or diploma in any university / institution.

Place: Bangalore Date:

(Prof. Susmita Sarkar.) DSBS, Bangalore

Student Declaration
I hereby declare that the project work/report entitled Future Prospects for Disabled

Children in Samarthanam Trust was carried-out under the guidance of Prof. Susmita
Sarkar which is submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Post Graduates Diploma in Management (AICTE) in Dayananda Sagar Business School is my bonafide original work and has not been submitted for the award of any other degree/diploma in any university/institution.

Place: Bangalore Date:

Pradeep Singha DSBSPGDMA1135

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks and gratitude to all those who have directly or indirectly helped and contributed towards the completion of this project. The success of any project study depends upon a number of factors among which the proper guidance received from the experts in the industry and teachers plays an important role. I take here a great opportunity to express my sincere and deep sense of gratitude to Prof. Susmita Sarkar for giving me an opportunity to work on this project. The support and guidance from mam, was of great help & it was extremely valuable. I would like to express my gratitude to mam for her constant support and encouragement. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and thanks to Mrs Vijaya , for her constant support and encouragement. without her outright and energetic motivation, support and prompt response, it would not have been possible to do any justice as well as bring authenticity to the project.

Finally I want to thank my parents for their constant support and encouragement.

. Place: Bangalore Date: Pradeep Singha DSBSPGDMA1135

TABLE OF CONTENT Chapter-1

Introduction

Chapter- 2
Research Methodology

Chapter-3
Data Analysis and Interpretation

Chapter-4
Recommendations

Suggestions

Conclusion

References Appendix

 Introduction
This brief overview highlights some of the key barriers faced by disabled children and young people, which impacts on their progression into adulthood and provides suggestions and options for addressing these barriers within the context of four key areas: Education, Transition to Adulthood, Benefits and Employment. For young disabled people to have better and more realistic opportunities for progressing into further or higher education or gaining access to progressive employment opportunities their experience of primary and secondary education and the level to which they are supported can have a significant impact on their future prospects. The increasing numbers of disabled young people in further and higher education demonstrate that by supporting disabled children in education and by embedding a culture of high expectation where they are prepared to be more productive adults as their non-disabled peers are, they are more prepared to access a wider range of educational and employment options beyond school. This section gives a brief overview of Equality 2025s advice on the current issues surrounding education for young disabled people. The Government has hinted at its aim of developing such a vision. There are a number of immediate questions that disabled people will want to be considered when developing such a vision. How integrated will such a vision be? Will it be cross-departmental and will it impact on all areas of the childs life including areas such as family, education, social engagement and choice and control. Disabled people will want to see what the government sees as its key outcomes and how these will be monitored. Critically however, to what extent will disabled children be involved in developing such a vision? Employment Support is a significant change which will undoubtedly impact on young disabled people. Given the high number of young disabled people who are not employed, this is likely to impact more on them as they may take longer to access suitable employment which allows them to move away from income-based benefits.

For those people who become unemployed because of redundancy (and are already disabled), or acquire an impairment, they are more likely to be unemployed for longer (for rehabilitation and

training purposes) and are therefore at a disadvantage compared to their non-disabled peers when trying to re-enter the labour market. The loss of contributions whilst not having an immediate impact, will undoubtedly impact later in life when those contributions become a determining factor in level of pension payments etc.

About The Organization

Samarthanam Trust for the disabled was registered as an NGO on February 26, 1997. Two visually challenged young graduates started the Trust with the initial objective of providing hostel and education facilities to visually impaired girls pursuing their studies after tenth slandered. Over the year the trust has expanded its horizon to include various projects for the benefits of physically and economically challenged students also. Besides getting them admitted in various prestigious colleges in the city of Bangalore, the trust also provide the visually challenged student with reader and scribe services. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working since 1997 to empower the visually challenged, differently- abledand economically underprivileged people in India. Samarthanam is working towards providing support to persons with disabilities to help them keep pace with the rest of the society by providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training and placement based rehabilitation. Samarthanam promotes an inclusive society which provides equal opportunitieswithout any discriminationfor the development of the visually challenged, differently-abled and economically underprivileged. The trust is affiliated to the World Blind Union and Rehabilitation International.

Objective Of The Organization: To promote primary and higher education among the visually challenged, differently able and economically underprivileged people. To increase accessibility to education and employment opportunities by using assistive aids/ technology and providing comprehensive vocational training. To reduce malnutrition related disability through nutritional supplements To foster artistic, cultural and recreational avenues for persons with disabilities To encourage sports and games for people with disabilities, especially the visually challenged. To promote eco-friendly living and introduce sustainable waste management practices as innovative vocational opportunities for the differently-abled To establish and maintain community based rehabilitation centres for special target groups like destitute women and neglected children. To work at national and international levels to achieve the objectives of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Mission: To empower visually challenged, differently abled and economically underprivileged people through developmental initiatives focusing on educational, social, economic, cultural and technological aspects.

Vision: An inclusive society, free of discrimination against the differently-abled, where people with Disabilities, especially the visually challenged, enjoy equal opportunities and an enhanced quality of life.

Address:-

#11, Villa Suchita, 1st cross, 17th A Main, J.P. Nagar II Phase, Bengaluru 560078 Tele-Fax: +91 80 26582570

Website:-

www.samarthanam.org

Future Prospects for Disabled Children in Samarthanam Trust

Samarthanam is deeply committed to helping people with disabilities gain skills to be able to participate fully in their communities. Following the success of our IT and BPO training centres, we have setup a BPO in Bidadi. We have had a great start and look forward to sustained business. Today, Samarthanam runs the entire gamut of operations and supports the differentlyable right from primary education & nutrition, to higher education, specialized training in IT/BPO/vocational skills, counselling and job placements, while also providing training and opportunities in sports and Culture throughout. We immensely value your standing by us as we work on our dream. As we look forward to a new year, we renew our pledge to strive to provide a level-playing field and integrate the differently bled into the mainstream. Samarthanam provided assistance to 78 young people to pursue higher academic and professional courses this year. We continue to provide financial support, laptops, digital audio books, scribes and tutors to support students enrolled in several renowned institutions Samarthanam also provides free hostel facilities this enables young men and women from rural Karnataka to pursue their education.

Programs offered by the Samarthanam trust to built the future for the disabled children
Visually Impairment Workshops Programs:- At Samarthanam's Techvision centres, 83 differently-able youth, 47 of whom have visually impairment, received training in computers and soft skills this year. 40% of the trainees have been placed in reputed companies, 60% undergo more specialized training or higher education. Future Plans of techvisiosn: Techvision intends to

continue existing programmers and be ready for new opportunities, and also aims to improve the skills of students through more guest lectures, exposure visits and workshops. IT and BPO/Call centres training:- At Shrishti, Samarthanam's BPO/Call canter training unit, as many as 203 visually impaired and physically challenged youth received BPO training. Kirana, Samarthanam's BPO centre at Bidadi was set up in June 2011 with partial funding from KBITS and the objective of empowering skilled rural youth with disabilities. The 100-seater BPO hosting disabled-friendly workstations, went live with state-of-the-art infrastructure, technology and resources on par with the best in the industry, and made an excellent start with work orders from financial Institutions and IT majors. Samarthanam Vidyaprasad programme:- Samarthanam provides nutritious midday meals to 52 government schools across Bangalore city, under the Akshara Dasoha program supported by Govt. of Karnataka and Govt. of India. Centralized kitchens, mechanized cooking and an efficient distribution system ensure 250,000 hygienic meals are delivered every month by a team of 14 members.

TechVision Program:- At Samarthanam's Techvision centers, 83 differently-ambled youth, 47 of whom have visually impairment, received training in computers and soft skills this year. 40% of the trainees have been placed in reputed companies, 60% undergo more specialized training or higher education. 50% of staff at Techvision is differently-abled Field visits were organized to various places, including a visit to Delhi for the Daisy & Tech Share program.

Vivdha Enterprise Program :- Vividha, one of the rehabilitation wings of Samarthanam, is a self-sustained unit wherein the differently bled and economically underprivileged are trained and employed to service outsourced job work orders. Training is provided in soldering, packing, reconditioning of printer cartridge and assembling. This year, a total of 40 beneficiaries - 50% of whom are physically challenged or visually impaired - were trained.

Sports & Cultural Programs:- Samarthanam has actively promoted sports for the visually impaired over the last decade, both as a rightful pursuit and as a platform for their physical and social development. Sportspersons from Samarthanam have regularly participated in National

and International athletic events, cricket and chess tournaments. This includes three Cricket World Cup tournaments and tours to Pakistan and England. Samarthanam encourages talent among differently-abled youth, nurturing their skills in art, music & dance and providing opportunities to perform on stage.

EXCEL Program:-

Excellence through Communication in English Language (EXCEL)

concentrates on the language training in a three level strategy: 1.Foundation level 2. Grammar level and 3. Accent neutralization.

PEARL Program :-

Personality Enrichment and All-round Learning (PEARL). Besides

technical and language skill enhancement Samarthanam TechVision gives importance to development of soft skills for all round development of its students. PEARL includes various aspects of personality development, life skills education, motivation, communication, leadership, team building and team work, career guidance, employability and entrepreneurship

Chapter 2 Research Methodology

 Objective Of The Study: Research the field of Disabled Children in order to establish their future. And determine the current state of the field outside of the NGO settings. Identify the possibilities for a Future of Disabled Children what are the steps that would be necessary in order to implement these. Evaluate the possible applications of Future of Disabled Children at Samarthanam trust and make a proposal based on this analysis.

Scope Of The Study:

Future of Disabled Children is an innovative blend of social action. An increasing number of opportunities are merely socially responsibility; they have adopted a social mission at their core. Changing definitions of and approaches to welfare

(A) DATA COLLECTION:

The main source of information for this study is based on the data collection. Data collected are both primary and secondary in nature.

Primary Data
Primary data have been directly collected from the members and students of Samarthanam as well from the people outside the Samarthanam by survey method through undisguised structured questionnaire. Questions like open ended, close ended, multiple choice, dichotomous and ranking type have been used for the purpose of data collection.

Secondary Data
Secondary data have been collected from official website of Samarthanam trust and also from other official websites.

Sample Size
Sample size is the total number of samples selected for the study from the sampling population. Sample size for the study taken is 30.

(B) TOOLS :
Tools used in the study are 1. Percentage analysis 2. T-test

T-test
A t-test is any statistical hypothesis test in which the test statistic follows

a Student's t distribution if the null hypothesis is supported. It is most commonly applied when the test statistic would follow a normal distribution if the value of a scaling term in the test statistic were known. When the scaling term is unknown and is replaced by an estimate based on the data.

One-sample t-test Formula

Where d = x - o
Tcal
=

d / s n

Limitations Of The Study: Time constraint- the study is a time consists. Awareness of Ngos planning:- The awareness of the NGOs Planning is weak. Community participation:- the participation of community are less. Missionary zeal:- In respect of the Future prospects many of the NGOs or the society having the missionary zeal to fulfilment.

Chapter 3
Data Analysis and Interpretation

Data Analysis and Interpretation

No of Males and females

No of respondents males females Analysis:-

30 18 12

From the above table we can analysis that male candidate are more than the female candidate

respondent
20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 male female

respondent

Interpretation: In the given graph it clearly indicates that out of 30 respondent 18 are males and 12 are females.

Age group of respondents

Age group 15-20 20-25 25-30 30 and above

No of respondent 30 14 12 4 0

Analysis:From the above table we can analysis that the no of respondents are more in the age group of 1520.

respondent
25-30

20-25 respondent 15-20

10

15

Interpretation: In this given graph its clearly state that no of respondents is 30 but age group divided into Four category.

What are the Disability Type of the students which are the part of Samarthanam Trust?

No.of respondents Physical disability Visual difficulties Hearing loss Intellectual Speaking Psychology Other Analysis:-

30 11 7 3 2 4 1 2

From the above table we can analysis that there are more person who are physically disabled in respect of the other disability.

12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Physical Visual Hearing Intellectual Speaking Psychology disability difficulties loss Other

Interpretation: All the respondents from sample size of 30 are the part of Samarthanam trust.

Effect of the education program of Samarthanam trust towards Society?

No.of respondents Excellent Good Average Bad

30 8 17 3 2

Analysis:From the above question we can analysis that of the effect of the education program of Samarthanam trust are good.

Excellent Good Average Bad

Interpretation: In this given graph its clearly state that the Effect of the education program of Samarthanam trust towards Society is 56% good, 26% Excellent, 10% Average and 8% is not so positive .

Are you satisfied with educational services provided by Samarthanam? No.of respondents Yes No 30 18 12

Using T-test to indentify whether the educational services provided are satisfactory.

Total no. of samples (n)= 30 X = yes = 18 Y = No = 12 Ho = Samarthanam educational services are satisfactory H1= Samarthanam educational services are not satisfactory

Calculation of Tcal value d = (x-y) = 18-12 d=6 d2 = 36 d = d / n = 6/30 = 0.2 S = { ( d) - (d) * n } / n 1 S2 = 36-0.04*30/30-1 S2 = 1.2 S = 1.09

Tcal = d/s/n = 0.2/1.09/30 = 1.004 T at 5% with n-1 =29 degree of freedom Ttab = 2.76 ( value from table) Hence Ttab > Tcal Accept Ho, i.e., Educational services offered by Samarthanam trust are satisfactory. Analysis:By the analysis through t-test we can observe that the Education services offered by Samarthanam trust are satisfactory.

Interpretation: From the above test it is proved that the educational services offered by samarthanam trust was satisfactory

Are you able to get the required knowledge for the teaching staff in respect to your future? No.of respondents 30 yes no 22 8

Analysis:From the above question we can analysis that the respondents are satisfied with the education knowledge given by the trust.

respondents
25 20 15 10 5 0 yes no respondents

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that the knowledge provided by the teaching staff of samarthanam was satisfied by 73% of the respondents out of 30.

Are you satisfied with the support given by the Samarthanam Trust?

No.of respondents Yes No

30 13 17

Analysis:From the above table we can analysis that the respondents are not getting proper support by the Samarthanam trust in respect of their future.

18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Yes No

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 57% of respondent are not satisfied with the support given by the Samarthanam Trust and the reaming 43% are satisfied with that.

Do you think that people with disabilities receive equal opportunities in terms of education? No.of respondents Yes No Cant Say 30 3 21 6

Analysis:From the above table we can say that the disabled childrens are not geting equal opportunitites in respect of the employment.

25

20

15

10

0 Yes No Cant Say

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 70% of respondent are not receive equal opportunities in terms of education, 10% of the respondent receive equal opportunities, where 20% of the respondent dont know the answer .

Do you agree or disagree that people with the following disabilities should attend the same Schools as children without disabilities? No.of respondents Yes No Cant Say 30 8 14 8

Analysis:From the above question we can analysis that more than 46% disabled person should not attend the same school as children without disabilities. Just because of the hesitation or the services that were provided by the instructions.

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Yes No Cant Say

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 46% of respondent are disagree that people with the following disabilities should attend the same schools as children without disabilities, 27% of the respondent agree with this term, where 27% of the respondent dont know the answer.

Do you think that people with disabilities receive equal opportunities in terms of employment? No.of respondents Yes No Cant Say 30 1 23 6

Analysis:From the above question we can analysis that more than 75% disabled person never receives the equal opportunities in term of the employment.
25

20

15

10

0 Yes No Cant Say

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 77% of respondent are not receive equal opportunities in terms of employment , 3% of the respondent agree with this term, where 20% of the respondent dont know the answer

Did people with disabilities receive Government benefits? No.of respondents Yes No Some people receive Dont know 30 15 5 7 3

Analysis:From the above graph we can analysis that 50% of the disabled children gets the government benefits.

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Yes No Some people receive Dont know

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 50% of respondent receives Government benefits where 17% do not receives the benefits and 23% says that only some people get the benifts, where 20% of the respondent dont know the answer.

What are the Educations Programs you ever heard of Samarthanam Trust? No.of respondents 30 IT and BPO training Program 22 Visually Impairment Workshops Programs 19 Sports & Cultural Programs 18 Samarthanam Vidyaprasad programme 21 Vivdha Enterprise Program 17 TechVision Program 17 EXCEL Program 20 PEARL Program 23 Other programs 0 Analysis:From the above graph we can analysis that there are several programs which were introduced by the Samarthanam trust and the respondents are aware for the above program.
25 20 15 10 5

22 19 18

21 17 17

23 20

0
0

Interpretation : From the graph it indicates that 73% of respondent knows about the IT and BPO Program , 63% knows about the Visually Impairment workshops, 60% knows about the sports and cultural programs,70% knows about the Samarthanam vidyaprasad program, 56% knows about vividhaand techvision program, 66% and 76% of respondents knows about the EXCEL and PERAL program.

The Programs which are provided by Samarthanam trust will be beneficial for your future?

No.of respondents Yes No

30 16 14

Using T-test to indentify whether the Programs which are provided by Samarthanam trust will be beneficial for future or Not. Total no. of samples (n)= 30 X = yes = 16 Y = No = 14 Ho = Samarthanam Programs are beneficial H1= Samarthanam Programs are not beneficial Calculation of Tcal value d = (x-y) = 16-14 =2 ( d) = 4 d = d / n = 2/30 = 0.066 s = { ( d) - (d) * n } / n 1 = 4 ( 0.066) * 30 / 30 1

s = 0.133

s = 0.364 Tcal = d / s n =0.066 / (0.364 / 30)

Tcal = 0.99322

T at 5% with n-1 =29 degree of freedom Ttab = 2.76 ( value from table) Hence Ttab > Tcal Accept Ho, i.e., Samarthanam Programs are beneficial From the above test it is proved that the educational programs offered by samarthanam trust are beneficial for the disabled children.

Chapter - 4 Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion

Findings
Staff strength and capacities need to be enhanced for future prospects for the disabled children to be effective. Samarthanam programme is handled by many of the volunteers it difficult to manage. Looking at the current scenario more marketing effort should be done at the organizational level. As it is require to sustain in near future. More awareness among people will lead to more funds. There is no proper monitoring of the academic performance of the children residing there.

Suggestions

The trust can arrange some experienced visiting staff so that the children can get the required knowledge More volunteers should be encouraged to address the children so that the additional coaching can be given. Individual counselling should be done so that the children can express their needs and necessary steps should be taken to resolve the problems.

The trust should approach other intuitions to provide such kind of facilities for the betterment of the future of the disabled children.

Conclusions
From the above study we can say that the Samarthanam trust is doing a good job towards the future of the disabled children. We can also conclude that the organization requires more awareness and services regarding education in respect of the future of the children should be taken as major function so that the number of children not continuing with the

Samarthanam trust will be reduced. Surveys should be done so that the trust can understand the problems and get more number of volunteers for their additional support.

References
www.samarthanamtrust.com http//.wikipedia/research Research Methodology by C.R. KOTHARI

Questionnaire For The Future Prospects Of Disabled Children In Samarthanam Trust

1- Name_______________________________________________________________________

2- Gender-

Male

Female

3- Age Group 15-20

20-25

25-30

30 and above

4-Occupation___________________________________________________________________

5- Disability Type Physical disability Intellectual Speaking Visual difficulties Psychology Hearing loss Other

6- Effect of the education program of Samarthanam trust towards Society? Excellent Good Average Bad

7- Are you satisfied with educational services provided by Samarthanam? Yes No

8- Are you able to get the required knowledge for the teaching staff in respect to your future? Yes No

9- Are you satisfied with the support given by the Samarthanam Trust? Yes No

10- Do you think that people with disabilities receive equal opportunities in terms of education? Yes No Cant Say

11- Do you agree or disagree that people with the following disabilities should attend the same Schools as children without disabilities? Agree Disagree Cant Say

12- Do you think that people with disabilities receive equal opportunities in terms of employment? Yes No Cant Say

13- Did people with disabilities receive Government benefits? Yes No Some people receive Dont know

14- What are the Educations Programs you ever heard of Samarthanam Trust? IT and BPO training Program Sports & Cultural Programs Vivdha Enterprise Program EXCEL Program Visually Impairment Workshops Programs Samarthanam Vidyaprasad programme TechVision Program PEARL Program

Other programs (please Specify) ___________________________________________________

15-The Programs which are provided by Samarthanam trust will be beneficial for your future? Yes No

16- Any suggestion regarding future prospects of Disabled Children which should be on the Samarthanam trust Program list and are currently not?

______________________________________________________________________________

Thank You