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Sibling Support Programme

Bethshan Special School has been organizing Sibling Support Programmes at various times to provide guidance, awareness, and emotional support to the brothers and sisters of children with special needs. The programme focuses on helping siblings understand their brother’s or sister’s needs, develop positive relationships, cope with challenges, and actively participate in their care and development. Through interactive sessions, counselling, group activities, and awareness programmes, siblings are encouraged to become supportive partners and advocates for their brothers and sisters with special needs.

Grandparents Day

Bethshan Special School has been organizing Grandparents Support Programmes at various times to create awareness and provide guidance to grandparents of children with special needs. The programme helps grandparents understand their grandchildren’s needs, abilities, and challenges, while encouraging them to provide emotional support, acceptance, and positive involvement in their development. Through awareness sessions, counselling, interactive activities, and sharing of experiences, grandparents are encouraged to play an active and supportive role in the lives of children with special needs and their families.

Parents Meeting

Bethshan Special School regularly organizes Periodic Parents Meetings to strengthen the partnership between parents and the school in supporting children with special needs. These meetings provide opportunities to discuss each child’s progress, educational and therapeutic needs, behavioural concerns, and areas requiring further support. Parents are also given guidance on home-based training, communication, daily living skills, health, safety, and future development. Through regular interaction, counselling, and experience sharing, the programme encourages parents to actively participate in their child’s overall growth, independence, and quality of life.

Industrial Visit

Bethshan Special School organizes Industrial Visits for children with special needs to provide meaningful exposure to real-life work environments and employment opportunities. These visits help students understand different types of workplaces, observe various job roles, and develop awareness of work habits, safety practices, and workplace behaviour. The programme also provides opportunities for students to explore their interests and abilities, build confidence, and develop vocational skills that can support their future employment and independent living.

Filed Trip

Bethshan Special School organizes Periodic Field Visits for children with special needs to provide practical learning experiences beyond the classroom. These visits help students understand their surroundings, develop social and communication skills, improve community awareness, and practice functional life skills in real-life situations. Through visits to places such as parks, markets, public institutions, recreational centres, and other community facilities, students are encouraged to gain confidence, interact with others, and develop greater independence and participation in the community.

Training Programmes

Bethshan Special School regularly conducts seminars, workshops, and Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) training programmes for special educators, rehabilitation professionals, parents, caregivers, and the general public. These programmes aim to create awareness about disability, special education, rehabilitation, communication, therapy, inclusive practices, and the rights and needs of persons with disabilities. Through expert-led sessions, practical demonstrations, interactive discussions, and experience sharing, the programmes enhance professional knowledge, strengthen the capacity of parents and caregivers, and promote greater awareness and inclusion of children and persons with special needs in the community.

Spatial Orientation

Bethshan Special School provides Spatial Orientation Training for children with special needs to help them understand and navigate their surroundings safely and confidently. The programme focuses on developing awareness of directions, distances, locations, pathways, and the position of objects in relation to themselves and others. Through structured activities and practical training within the school and community, children are encouraged to improve their mobility, safety awareness, functional independence, and ability to move confidently in familiar and unfamiliar environments.

District-Level Competition for Children with Special Needs

Bethshan Special School, in collaboration with JC Residency, organizes District-Level Competitions for Children with Special Needs in connection with World Mental Health Day. The programme provides children with special needs from different institutions across the district an opportunity to demonstrate their talents, creativity, skills, and abilities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through various competitions and recreational activities, the programme promotes self-confidence, social participation, emotional well-being, and equal opportunities for children with disabilities. It also creates greater awareness among the community about the importance of mental health, inclusion, dignity, and the potential of every child.

Health Camps for Children with Special Needs

Bethshan Special School regularly organizes Health Camps, including dental check-ups, eye examinations, general health assessments, and other medical screening services for children with special needs. These camps are conducted in collaboration with leading hospitals, Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely identification of health concerns and appropriate medical guidance. The programme promotes preventive healthcare, early intervention, health awareness, and regular follow-up, helping children with special needs maintain better health and improve their overall quality of life.

Awareness Programme on Intellectual Disability

Bethshan Special School conducts awareness programmes on Intellectual Disability for school and college students, parents, industrial establishments, government personnel, rehabilitation professionals, and the general public. These programmes aim to improve understanding of intellectual disability, its causes, early identification, educational and rehabilitation needs, and the abilities and potential of persons with intellectual disabilities. Through awareness talks, interactive sessions, demonstrations, and practical guidance, the programme promotes acceptance, inclusion, equal opportunities, and meaningful participation of persons with intellectual disabilities in family, education, employment, and community life.

Sexuality and Personal Safety Education Programme

Bethshan Special School provides age-appropriate sexuality and personal safety education for children and young people with special needs to help them understand their bodies, personal boundaries, privacy, appropriate and inappropriate touch, and safe and unsafe situations. Through simple explanations, visual aids, role-play, and practical activities, students are taught how to protect themselves, express discomfort, seek help from trusted adults, and respect the personal boundaries of others. The programme also supports parents and caregivers in providing consistent guidance and promoting the safety, dignity, independence, and well-being of children with special needs.

Sports and Recreation Programme

Bethshan Special School organizes Sports and Recreation Programmes for children with special needs to promote physical fitness, enjoyment, social participation, and overall well-being. Children are encouraged to participate in age- and ability-appropriate indoor and outdoor games, adapted sports, recreational activities, and physical exercises. These activities help develop motor skills, coordination, teamwork, self-confidence, discipline, and communication while providing opportunities for children to express their talents and participate actively with their peers in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Pre-Vocational, Skill, On-the-Job Training and Job Placement Programme-

Bethshan Special School provides pre-vocational training, skill development, on-the-job training, and job placement support for children and young adults with special needs to prepare them for meaningful employment and independent living. Training is provided according to each individual’s abilities, interests, and functional needs, covering work habits, communication, social skills, task performance, safety, and vocational skills. Through practical exposure and collaboration with suitable workplaces and organizations, students are given opportunities to gain real work experience and develop confidence. The school also supports suitable job placements and follow-up, enabling trained individuals to participate in the workforce, earn an income, and lead more independent and dignified lives.

Success Story: Three Students Receive Best Employee Awards

Bethshan Special School is proud to share the remarkable achievement of three of our former students who received the “Best Employee Award” from the Government of Tamil Nadu in recognition of their dedication, hard work, discipline, and commitment to their respective jobs. Their achievement is a wonderful example of how appropriate education, vocational training, skill development, and continuous support can empower persons with special needs to become productive and valued members of society. This recognition is a great source of pride for the students, their families, and Bethshan Special School, and it inspires other children with special needs to believe in their abilities and work towards greater independence and dignity.

Achievement Story: 11 Students Gain Open Employment

Bethshan Special School is proud to share the inspiring achievement of 11 of our school students who have successfully gained open employment in various private companies, educational institutions, and churches. Through special education, functional skill development, pre-vocational training, on-the-job training, and continuous guidance, these students have developed the confidence and abilities needed to participate in the workforce. Their successful employment demonstrates that persons with special needs can contribute meaningfully to society when provided with appropriate opportunities and support. This achievement is a great source of pride for the students, their families, and Bethshan Special School, and reflects our commitment to promoting independence, dignity, self-confidence, and inclusive employment for persons with special needs.

Achievement Story: Excellence in International Special Olympics

Bethshan Special School is immensely proud of the outstanding achievements of 11 of our students who have won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at international Special Olympics competitions held in different countries. Our students have represented their abilities and determination on the international sporting stage, participating in competitions in South Korea (2013), Australia (2013), the USA (2015), Abu Dhabi (2019), and Germany (2023). These international events have provided athletes with opportunities to demonstrate their sporting talents, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

Their medal-winning performances are a matter of great pride for their families, coaches, and Bethshan Special School. These achievements demonstrate that children and young people with special needs can reach remarkable heights when they are given appropriate training, encouragement, opportunities, and support. Their success continues to inspire other children with special needs to discover their talents, participate confidently in sports, and strive for excellence.

Viluthugal – A Tamil Newsletter on Intellectual Disability

Since 2011, Bethshan Special School has been publishing Viluthugal, a Tamil-language newsletter dedicated to creating awareness and sharing valuable information about the field of Intellectual Disability and the lives, abilities, rights, and development of persons with special needs. The newsletter is published three times a year and is provided free of cost without any subscription. Viluthugal serves as an important platform for sharing articles, educational information, rehabilitation guidance, success stories, awareness messages, and updates related to intellectual disability.

The newsletter is distributed widely to District Differently Abled Welfare Offices, District Collector Offices, Commissioner Offices, District Libraries, Special Education Institutions, B.Ed. and Special B.Ed. Colleges, NGOs working in the disability sector, rehabilitation professionals, special educators, parents, caregivers, and the general public. Through Viluthugal, Bethshan Special School has been continuously contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and awareness in the regional language, helping to promote understanding, acceptance, inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Book: How to Teach Activities of Daily Living – Tamil

“How to Teach Activities of Daily Living” is a Tamil book written by Mr. A. Jeyapal, Founder of Bethshan Special School, with the aim of providing practical guidance for teaching essential daily living skills to children and persons with special needs. The book focuses on developing independence and functional abilities through simple, systematic, and child-friendly teaching methods.

The book covers important Activities of Daily Living (ADL), including brushing teeth, toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. It provides useful guidance for parents, special educators, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals on how to teach these skills step by step and encourage children to perform them as independently as possible. The book serves as a valuable resource for promoting self-care, dignity, confidence, independence, and quality of life among persons with special needs.