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MENTAID

  8274011231
  www.mentaid.org
  cmendonce@gmail.com
MENTAID
Two families met in 1985 with the objective of reaching out to many more families in a similar situation - that of having a child with intellectual disability. MENTAID started as a support group offering parent to parent counseling, generating awareness in the community, referral services, leisure activities, organizing seminars and workshops and disseminating information through a regular newsletter. It was the first registered organization of its type in West Bengal exclusively organized by parents of the intellectually disabled.
Our vision is to empower, secure rights & improve the quality of the life of persons with intellectual disabilities & their families.
Our missions is to advance the personal development of People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) to greater opportunities through education, training, leisure and recreational activities.
To promote personal choice and advocacy for the rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families.
To encourage full participation, integration and involvement in the Community and Society of People with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families.
Mentaid’s philosophy is based on the fundamental belief that all people with an intellectual disability have the same rights as other members of society, including:
The right to lead a normal life
The right to lead a fulfilling life
The right to properly maintained, monitored and evaluated services.
The right to establish people with intellectual disability as full and useful members of society.
The right, through appropriate means, to fill in the gaps in the provisions/ services offered.
The right to take a stand against inadequate and sub – standard provision.

Appeal

Educating children with intellectual disabilities, especially those with severe or multiple disabilities, requires a high teacher/pupil ratio, as high as 1:2, in many cases. In addition, therapies like occupational, physio, speech, counselling, are needed. All these disciplines are specialised fields and expensive. The cost of the individualized education, therapeutic intervention and training, is therefore high.
Mentaid admits children irrespective of social standing, religion, severity of disability or any other discrimination. The challenge is therefore, getting the support from well-wishers to sustain the costs. The cost per child is Rs. 50,000/- per year, which includes special education/vocational training, therapies, teaching-learning materials, extra and co-curricular activities and maintenance.
We are in need of sponsorship of 10 children at present with us. If we are fortunate to get more funding, we will help more children.
The committed team is doing their best, getting satisfaction from the positive results and are loyally working for several years. Your help will go a long way to make the lives of children with intellectual disabilities become as independent as possible and become a contributing member of the community.

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Fund Utilization in 2025

Total funds raised in 2025 - INR 90650
Project NameEducation and training for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities
Amount Utilized (INR)90650
Project DescriptionThe funds were used to provide services for the education and training of the 69 children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These included special education in the areas of gross and fine motor skills, communication, number work, health and hygiene, self advocacy and therapies including speech, occupational and psychological counselling.
LocationsKolkata > West Bengal (WB)
CausesEducation & youth opportunity > Inclusive education for persons with disability
Beneficiary GroupChildren,Persons with Disabilities
Beneficiary DescriptionDetails of the children: Age group : 5 to 40 years Gender : Male (42) & Female (27) No. of beneficiaries : 69
ImpactLearning new skills and experiencing success has greatly enhanced every child's self-esteem and confidence.
The special education, especially tailored to individual needs, through the Individual Education Plan, has brought significant achievement for the students.
These include essential skills like communication, problem-solving, and task management.
It also includes teaching safety and security of self, how to reach out for help, how to speak up for one's needs and desires.
Providing opportunities in an inclusive environment, with regular youngsters from schools, colleges, work has improved social skills and learning socially acceptable behaviour.
Every child has been impacted positively in all the areas above, to varying extents, depending on their abilities.
Activities Conducted
NoActivity / Item / BeneficiariesQuantity / Number, if applicable
1 Special education, therapies, play- indoor and outdoor, vocational training, community experiences, training in self advocacy, all under the responsibility and guidance of trained, recogtnised, special educators. 69
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Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West),
Mumbai 400 050
Tel: +91 22 69523100
Email:
contact@unitedwaymumbai.org


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