Academic Training – NIOS

The  academic education scheme under the NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling)  Scheme) has removed the age constraint for formal education particularly for the differently abled ones. Today Adarsh has on its rolls more than  50 students attending classes under NIOS. During the last 6 years, 15 students successfully completed NIOS Senior Secondary level (12 Std) and some of them are pursuing higher education.  Adarsh is the only NIOS accredited  Special School for conducting NIOS exams.  Over 100 students from all over Kerala attend examination under A, B and C level of  NIOS examinations every year. After  qualifying in the Secondary Level Examination, many of them go for vocational trade training  which can fetch them gainful employment opportunity. A gainful livelihood in turn enables them to lead a life of DIGNITY AND INDEPENDENCE as adults.

COMPUTER LAB

Children at Adarsh, those affected by Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down syndrome and Learning Disorders are capable of using computers. With the present level of pervasive nature of computers, it will be a great boon if the children are trained in the use of computers. In fact, some of them can express themselves only through such an assistive device. With this end in view, computer training had been introduced in a small way for more than a year. But it was only in February 2008 that a proper “computer lab” could be set up, thanks to the donation of 5 computers by Tata Consultancy Services. Of these 5, one has a modified track ball for use by a boy who can operate a mouse only with his foot. Another has an additional software an “Optic mouse” for a girl who operates the key board through her eyes with the help of a sensor affixed on her forehead. Further modifications will be carried out and software installed based on the actual need as training progresses. About 50 children have been assessed to be capable of benefiting by training in use of computers. Computer classes have now been built into their timetables.