The focus here is imparting basic skills in eye-hand coordination and socialization, functional academics, and training in various skilled and semi-skilled jobs.

The Lower Ability group comprising of 10 is where the basic life skills are being taught.

The span of training varies from 1 to 3 years, but many a time, any discerning progress may take years, and yet if they are sent away they manifest intense behavioral problems and the parents are overcome with a feeling of helplessness.

The Mid-level group of 20 is imparted training in various skills, such as news-paper bags and tailoring…The finished newspaper bag may appear to be a very simple product, yet there are so many steps involved in the making, from cutting to folding and pasting. Training period here is 1 to 5 yrs.

As the years rolled on, the trainees grew in age and developed skills. It was evident that the Special Persons had a great deal of potential. Questions arose…..

Can the training be made more meaningful? How can they be helped to contribute to the family income?? It was strongly felt that the disbursement of a monetary incentive would enhance interest and discipline in the tasks accomplished and would boost their self-image and confidence.