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'{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Infobox organisation |name = Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled |bgcolor = |fgcolor = |image = [[File:Samlogopng.png|thumbnail|]] |image_border = |size = |alt = |caption = |map = |msize = |malt = |mcaption = |abbreviation = |motto = |formation = 1997 |extinction = |type = [[Not for profit]] |status = |purpose = |headquarters = CA: 39, 15th Cross, 16th Main, Sector 4, HSR Layout,Bengaluru 560034 Karnataka India |location = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]] |region_served = |membership = |language = |leader_title = Founder Managing Trustee |leader_name = Mahantesh G.K |main_organ = |parent_organization = |affiliations = |num_staff = |num_volunteers = |budget = |website = www.samarthanam.org |remarks = }} '''Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled'''<ref>{{Cite web|title = Home {{!}} Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled|url = http://samarthanam.org/|website = samarthanam.org|access-date = 2016-02-06}}</ref> is a non-profit organization that works for the differently-abled and is based in [[Bangalore]], India.Samarthanam has been working to empower the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people in India. Samarthanam supports the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged to keep in pace with the rest of the society by providing quality education, accommodation, nutritious food, vocational training, placement based rehabilitation and achieve personal independence. However the long term focus of Samarthanam is shaping an inclusive society which provides opportunities—without any discrimination—for the development of the visually impaired, disabled and underprivileged people == Objectives of the Organization == * To promote accessibility  to  education among the  Visually Impaired, Disabled and Underprivileged people * To facilitate livelihood  opportunities through market  driven vocational training and placement support * To ensure continued education and  control of malnutrition related  disabilities  for  children  with   disabilities  in  public schools through mid day meal programs * To promote sports,  arts  and  culture among persons with disabilities * To  promote eco – friendly living and   sustainable waste management  practices in the  community as  to  introduce innovative vocational avenues for the  disabled as well as to increase  organisational  sustainability through  economic strength. * To establish and  execute community based rehabilitation centres for special target groups like youth and   children experiencing poverty, abuse and disabilities * To work at national and  international levels to achieve the objectives  of  UN  Convention on  Rights  of  Persons   with Disabilities. ==History== In 1997, Mahantesh G.K. and two of his friends envisioned an organisation to provide opportunities for the deserving, young, and talented children with disability of any form, or from marginalized economic backgrounds. Thus, more than a decade ago, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled came into existence by providing free hostel facilities to the deserving students. == Affiliations == * World Blind Union<ref>http://previous.jagrancityplus.com/storydetail.aspx?cityid=9&articleid=32722&catgid=21</ref> * World Blind Cricket Council<ref name="cricketworld">[http://www.cricketworld.com/ganguly-to-be-blind-t20-world-cup-brand-ambassador/31191.htm Ganguly To Be Blind T20 World Cup Brand Ambassador - Cricket World<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> =='''Education & Nutrition'''== Education is at the core of all our activities. We strive to equip the disabled and the underserved with the power of education which has the transformative potential to quash any kind of disability. '''Residential Primary & High School''' Samarthanam runs Residential Primary and High schools, following the state syllabus, library facility in Bengaluru. These schools provide free accomodation, tuition, study materials, uniforms, healthy food and medical facilities. The schools are inclusive of all students, with and without disabilities. To ensure holistic development of the students, we facilitate free tuitions, study support through volunteers, training in extracurricular activities, accessible infrastructure and study materials in digital formats etc. '''Special School for Children with Intellectual Disabilities ''' Samarthanam runs a special school for children with intellectual disabilities with state of the art infrastructure, teaching and learnig aids and facility for physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Children with intellectual disabilities are trained in activities of daily living and functional literacy to make them self dependent to maximum extent possible. Specially equipped for training 70 children with disabilities with infrastructure to ensure 1:7 teacher student ratio to ensure individual attention. Supported by GOI. '''Higher Education''' We help young adults with disabilities to pursue higher education to the maximum degree possible. We provide practical support in terms of fees, digital audio books, scribes, tutors and hostel facilities to enable young women and men from Karnataka to pursue higher education and be eligible for a successful career. We provide practical support to more than 200 students in perusing higher education each year '''Barrier-Free School''' Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled envisages a cutting edge, all accessible residential school which is currently under construction. Being constructed within 35,000 sq.ft of land provided by the Government of Karnataka, this free school, once ready will house 700 students with and without disabilities from economically deprived communities. Key Features of the School Building include Complete accessibility to address needs of all disabilities; Ultra-Modern infrastructure with accessible assistive technology & Auditorium with meditation hall, yoga centre, gymnasium and therapy rooms Once ready the new infrastructure is expected to provide state of the art facilities in terms of infrastructure and accessibility. '''Hostels and facilities''' Our hostels provide shelter and hygienic food to over 1100 disabled and underprivileged students. The facilities are also equipped with computers and accessible technologies == '''Vidyaprasad''' == Mid-day Meal Program for government schools - The goal is to prevent malnutrition related disabilities and encourage continued schooling for disabled and underprivileged students in mainstream education. Food is prepared in a centralized, automated kitchen which is supplied to public schools through customised vehicles. Over 2,50,000 meals are supplied every month to students in 50 government schools in and around Bengaluru. == '''Livelihoods Resource Centres'''== Realizing the importance of Information Technology in today’s context, Samarthanam established a vibrant facility equipped with assistive aids like interactive classrooms, audio visual aids, CRM, JAWS and Simulation Software to address the varied learning needs of persons with different disabilities of The initiative aims to use IT as a pivotal tool for empowerment for persons with visual and physical challenges. Samarthanam LRC provides training in BPO and Call Centre operations to youth with disabilities and from under privileged backgrounds. Trainees receive training in tele calling, communication skills, accent training,customer service, soft skills, client relations and conflict management. Samarthanam LRC also provides industry specific market driven trainings in different sectors like Hospitality, Retail, Garments, IT & ITES, Entrepreneurship and business management skills. The training curriculum has been developed in consultation with industry experts to meet the market demand. The training, food and accommodation is provided free of cost and post training, the candidates are provided placement and post placement support. ==Sports== Samarthanam athletes took home seven medals at the 17th National Sports Meet for the Blind (2010) held at Chandigarh. Samarthanam's medal tally included three golds and Subramani broke the national record in shot put.<ref>http://previous.jagrancityplus.com/storydetail.aspx?articleid=35054&editionid=173&catgid=6&cityid=13</ref> Samarthanam promotes chess for the blind. The FIDE rating National Open Chess Tournament for the Blind 2012 was organized by Samarthanam, in association with All India Chess Federation for the Blind.<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/?p=6699 Fide rating Chess championship for the blind concluded today | This Week Bangalore<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The previous governing body handed over the responsibility of organizing cricket for the blind in India to Samarthanam.<ref>[http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/09212516/Portrait-of-an-endangered-spor.html?h=C Portrait of an endangered sport - Business of Life - livemint.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Samarthanam funded the Indian team's tour of England<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/geetanjali-krishnablind-eye-to-hidden-talent/424879/ Geetanjali Krishna: A blind eye to hidden talent<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> where the Indian team defeated England in a four-match one-day series.<ref>[http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/26/stories/2010082661830200.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Hyderabad News : Having sights on the wicket<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The Indian team, in collaboration with Samarthanam, also travelled to Pakistan to play the Indo-Pak series.<ref>[http://orissadiary.com/Shownews.asp?id=29749 Indian Blind Cricket To Tour Pakistan in November, Orissa News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) is Samarthanam's sports initiative. The T–20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind is to be held in Bangalore in December 2012.<ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/A-World-Cup-with-a-difference/Article1-868714.aspx A World Cup with a difference - Hindustan Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka and Nepal will be taking part, and Saurav Ganguly is the Brand Ambassador for the event.<ref name="cricketworld" /> ==Rehabilitation== * Residential Rehabilitation and Counseling Center for Women in Distress * Rural BPO/Call Center Unit Samarthanam's Rural BPO - 'Kirana' - went live in 2011. The BPO was launched in association with the state-run Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Services (KBITS).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Bangalore/article2134057.ece The Hindu : Cities / Bangalore : Samarthanam starts rural BPO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The center provides employment opportunities to people with disabilities and rural youth.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/199595/state-rural-bpos-get-pro.html State rural BPOs get pro policy push<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Other Areas of Work== * Culture 'Sunadha' is Samarthanam's troupe comprising visually impaired dancers. 'Sunadha' has performed across India, the U.S. and U.K.<ref>[http://carroll.org/2010/09/16/visually-impaired-dance-troupe-from-india-visit-carroll-center Visually Impaired Dance Troupe from India Visit Carroll Center | The Carroll Center for the Blind<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=238642 Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Environment 'Parisara', Samarthanam's environmental initiative, provides end-to-end waste management solutions for corporate organizations and residential complexes. Samarthanam Parisara won the People's Green Award at the TCS World 10K Bangalore 2012, winning the grand prize of Rs. 75,000.<ref>[http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/blogs/show_entry/4331-green-awards Green Awards for PNLIT, Samarthanam, MSI - 12 July 2012<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Awards== * Samarthanam was awarded the Governor’s award for Excellence from the government of Karnataka, in 2002<ref>[http://eyeway.org/inspires/achievers/mahantesh Mahantesh — eyeway<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Founder Managing Trustee Mr. Mahantesh received the National Award for Child Welfare 2009 from the President of India<ref>[http://www.thisweekbangalore.com/issue208/GK-Mahantesh.html GK Mahantesh Conferred With National Award<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Mr. Mahantesh was conferred with the Aryabhatta International Award, in 2009<ref>[http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20100409/1481894.html Mahantesh G Kivadasanavar conferred 'Aryabhata Intl. Award'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> * Mr. Mahantesh was honoured with the NDTV Spirit of Sport Award for 2011, in the Against the Odds - Lifetime Achievement category<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/micro/marksforsports/winnerCont.aspx Marks for Sports: Award Winners<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/micro/marksforsports/voices.aspx?id=223065 Marks for Sports: All the latest videos<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newsid=294913&newstype=local Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==See also== * [[Blind cricket]] ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * http://www.samarthanam.org official website * http://carroll.org/2011/03/01/carroll-center-staff-attend-conference-in-india * http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9095471016167749125 * http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/TopStories/Centre-will-ease-disability-norms-soon-Ramesh/Article1-866050.aspx * http://ibnlive.in.com/news/community--service-conducted-by-corporates/210511-60-119.html * http://www.deccanherald.com/content/116670/lighting-up-stage.html * http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/article936447.ece * http://hindu.com/2010/12/02/stories/2010120263310200.htm * http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/3644-samarthanam-walkathon-2011 * http://techspirit.in/2014/12/sahaj-software-solutions-launch-samvid-assistive-technology-visually-impaired [[Category:Indian disability organisations]]'