They are Different, or

rather ‘Differently able-d’

Work is Worship they are told,

Confidence in them someday gets

restored.

And they look forward to working

independently; with dignity.

All they want is acceptance and

opportunity.

Amidst their limitations;

they search for a ray of Hope.

We give them that ray of hope.

Shaping their lives;

Enlightening their tomorrow.

The Organization

• A Pune based organization, founded in 1990.

• Works for the specialized needs and rehabilitation of mentally challenged and cerebral palsy people.

• A platform for parents and care givers of mentally challenged persons and those afflicted by cerebral palsy to come together.

• To sensitize the society to meet their special needs.

• To provide world class infrastructure facilities for their complete care Prevention, early intervention, training, education, retraining, research and total habilitation.

• To help them become an acceptable and functional part of the society.

• To help parents emotionally & psychologically.

• To make available the best possible resources for their care and treatment.

The Goal

Scale of Work and key Activities• Organizing periodical awareness meetings with parents-a knowledge and

experience sharing platform.

• Organizing programs and workshops for teachers and social workers Conducting medical camps at regular intervals to guide parents.

• Organizing an annual workshop that teaches them vocational and life skills to become relatively independent.

• Organizing state level conferences for like minded organizations, parents and care givers.

• Generating awareness in society about what mentally challenged people can do.

Scale of Work and key Activities• Holding drawing and poster competitions and exhibiting their creations (posters,

paintings and greeting cards) to boost to their self esteem.

• Running day care centers.

• Running workshops for those who are able to do some degree of productive activities. These workshops later give them financial independence.

• Publishing informative and insightful articles on concession for handicapped, special medical attention, care and treatment required etc, for parents of mentally challenged children.

Rewards and Recognition

Umed has won the privileged RCI’s

(Rehabilitation Coordination of India)

Hong Kong foundation international

award for best parent organization

for the year 1996.

Umed's new Project close to its heart:

Aravind Saurabh

Ethos of ‘Aravind Saurabh’

• A residential rehabilitation centre/ facility spread over 10 acres.

• Located near to famous 'Kanifnath' temple. Its about 20 kms from Pune on Pune-Saswad Road at the foothills of Sahayadri.

• The objective is to cater to the special needs of the afflicted and ensure that they continue to have a good quality of life when the parents grow older and can no longer look after them.

• Plans to house hundreds of special wards and operate on the concept of transfer of parentage.

• Medical care: Early intervention of disabilities to overcome the handicap as much as possible.

• Special education: Training, imparting life skills in a customized program designed to address special needs. Physical, spiritual and mental development.

• Vocational training to provide suitable work opportunities like packaging, carpentry, running a telephone booth, etc.

• Residential facilities and activities:

Services / Activities

o Workshop

o Therapy center

o Recreational & Library facilities

o Amphitheater

o Facilities for agriculture allied activities

o Meditation hall

o Swimming pool

• No good work is a function of standalone entity. It is always a team work.

• Philanthropy isn’t a mere word; it is an attitude. Change is brought about only when it is approached with a sense of empathy.

• Only when we empathize with them, can we realize their potential to rise and live to their fullest.

• Society needs to understand that mentally challenged people too can contribute qualitatively.

• They too have a right to live with dignity.

• This world belongs to them as much as it belongs to us.

Good work knows no boundaries

• Understanding brings Change and Graciousness leads to Generosity.

• We seek the blessings of like minded individuals, institutions and entities that understand the psyche of mentally challenged and spastic people.

• The immense satisfaction you’ll derive by being a part of our philosophy and work is just one aspect. An exemption (Section 80G of IT Tax Act) will bestow the rest.

• Aravind Saurabh is a ray of hope for the future of mentally handicapped and spastic people. You can help brighten the future of these souls.

• Come; join us in this endeavor and let’s together make a difference to their lives.

A sincere appeal

• Sharing the construction cost

• Water Purifier Systems

• Windmills

• DG Sets and Solar Systems

• Refrigeration Systems

• Laundry Units

• Physiotherapy Equipment

• Games and Tools

• Furniture work

• Books and Study Materials

• Establishing the kitchen Setup for approximately 100 residents

How can ‘You’ make a difference

Understanding | Support | Patronage

Participation | Encouragement | Empathy

Your involvement can be on various levels:

Reach UsUmed Pariwar

"Shanti Complex”

Flat No.4, 2nd Floor, 248/B,

New Mangalwar Peth, Narpatgiri Chowk,

Pune - 411 011. Maharashtra INDIA.

Telephone:

+91-20-26140456

Email:

umedpariwar@gmail.com

Website:

www.umedpariwar.org