The Ashabhavan Institute and Respite care is a project of the CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese Women’s Fellowship.
History
| In January 1998, Ashabhavan Day Care centre was inaugurated by Rt Rev Sam Mathew in Chalukunnu,Kottayam, in response to a need to support women with learning disabilities.Women with learning disabilities are the most vulnerable members of Indian society. They do not get any life skill training and are seen as a burden for their families and society as a whole. Ashabhavan seeks to support train and provide employment for women with learning disabilities so that they can live a richer fuller independent life. |  |
| On September 12th 2009 the Training Institute and Respite Care Centre was inaugurated by Rt Rev Thomas Samuel in Kanakkary,Kottayam. |
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Our Team
| The Ashabhavan staff presently comprises of a Director, Principal, Convener, Teacher, Job coach, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Caretaker and a Driver. |
Our Vision….
…is that the joy of life is to be equally shared by all people and that those physically and mentally in disadvantage, being in special needs, should be brought to the mainstream for the fullness of life. To this end, it is committed to giving them care, support and training in life and vocational skills, that they live with self support and human dignity. Ashabhavan affirms that its own life should be a living sacrifice expressing the great mercy of God and dedicated to His service ever pleasing Him.
Our Aims and Objectives…
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To ensure that people with disability are regarded as individuals within the context of their own family and society.
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To ensure that people with disabilty have the chance to live a normal pattern of life.
- To ensure that people with disability receive the help they need from the community and professionals, so that they can develop their maximum potential.
Our Philosophy…
…is to develop individuality and normal patterns of life among women with learning disability, by focussing on their abilities, which are translated into practice beyond the boundaries of the project. We strive to work in an integrated multi-disciplinary way to provide high quality service to people with learning disabilities and their carers, by empowering them to achieve and maintain an individual and dignified lifestyle in the community, encouraging them to develop to their full potential, enabling them to choose and access information, resources, and equipment for daily living.
