"Helping hands are better than Lips that Pray"
BACKGROUND
Society for Welfare of The Handicapped Regd, Managing Patiala School for The Deaf and Patiala School for The Blind was established in 1967 to provide education to Deaf and Blind children. Since then the Society is Managing Patiala School for The Deaf and Patiala School for The Blind. There is no fee and we are providing free, Education, h
ostel, uniforms, books and stationery to the students. The blind school is from Class I to class XII. The deaf school is from Class I to Class X. This school is also residential and Co- Educational. At present we have 432 Children in the Deaf school and 50 in the Blind school. Of these 220 are staying in the hostel. VISION
Empower Deaf and Blind children to develop their capacity to the best of their ability to reach an optimum level of active participation as an effective and meaningful citizen of India and to fulfill all its obligations as an individual. This transformation is aimed both personally and professionally. ASSETS
Good infrastructure exists on ground. Overwhelming support from DONORS and General Public and local administration. Developed from a humble beginning to a most modern residential school for DEAF and BLIND children. NO GOVT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE. Though we keep on submitting the application for grant to the concerned Govt Departments from time to time. New Complex is spread in 3 acres of own prime land with assets worth Rs. 5 Crore without any Govt grant or aid what so ever. Since 1967 Institutions are running only on Donations from public. Recognised by Government of India and Government of Punjab State. Registered under The Persons With Disability Act of Government of India 1995. Society is registered under the Govt of India Societies Act. Society is registered under the Govt of Punjab Societies Act. Permanent Income Tax exemption for donation to Society under Sec 80-G. Registered to accept donations in foreign currency Foreign Contribution Regulation Act of Govt of India. FUTURE PLANS
Construction of the new Hostel block to accommodate 300 boys and girls both Deaf/Blind starting next month. This will be an ultra modern hostel with all world class facilities. MISSION
To integrate the Deaf and Blind children into the mainstream of all activity, as a respectable citizen of India, with modern and improved models, aids and teaching standards. To realize personal independence, economic self reliance and social inclusion for DEAF and BLIND Children. Provide totally free education and Hostel to all students.
