SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 2021-22

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A significant proportion of physically challenged individuals across India – victims of polio, spinal deformation and amputation – are young adults of working age. Poverty, illiteracy and unemployment rates are very high for this segment and many of these individuals struggle to achieve financial independence throughout their lives.

RNCT Skills Development program is a holistic program to ensure successful rehabilitation of these adults by providing them with FREE artificial mobility aids such as free Jaipur foot, calipers, crutches and prosthetic hands, thereby enabling the beneficiaries to walk and move independently along with training in Industry standardized job skills to get meaningful employment and become financially independent. 

OBJECTIVE-

“Physically and economically rehabilitate disabled beneficiaries in Maharashtra/all over India by providing them with artificial mobility aids and Skill training aimed at ensuring their successful inclusion in open employment, thus leading them to live an independent life and become productive part of the society. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM-

RNCT Skills Development program provides Industry standardized skills training for adults in the following areas. The duration of skills training is between 6 – 9 months depending on the level of individual and no. of training and classes a candidate needs.

• Spoken English: Training in spoken English, basic grammar and writing. The expected outcome is that students will be able to speak English with basic fluency and will be able to have conversations in English to attain an entry-level job.
• Personality Development/Social Grooming: Training in essential professional soft skills such as manners & etiquette, posture & body language, greeting techniques, presentation skills, hygiene and grooming and interview and job placement training.
• Computers: The Students are trained in basic MS Office and if they do well, they will be further taught Tally GST courses. This will help them gain meaningful employment.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM SUMMARY-

On 13^th May 2021, we launched our Skill development program. This program was held online (via. Zoom). There were 24 beneficiaries who attended the program. 

The session begun by giving them brief about RNCT organisation, its vision, mission and scope of work. The attendees were given a demo session on Personality development. The session was interactive and activity based. The session conducted was on Self-esteem. The objective of this orientation was give them an understanding on how their sessions will be conducted and what is expected from them. This session was conducted to boost their morale and to initiate a positive outlook towards the trainings that will be provided to them.

Their response to the session was wonderful/ Many informed that they enjoyed the session and are looking forward to learn something new and interesting.