Disha Charitable Trust, Baroda

Beyond Disabilities, Maximizing Capabilities
(Completing 15 years of dedicated service to community)
ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
Miracles happen everyday at Disha; Little things are never little;
The first smile, the first step, first word, the first stroke of paintbrush…
Every little success is a celebration!!!
Disha Charitable Trust, Baroda
Disha Team with Padmashree Smt. Mrinal Pande
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT(As on March 31, 2014)
Sr.
Occupation
Name
Designation
1
Mr. Naresh Kumar Chawla
Ex-Chairman/Director of Cooperatives / PSUs
2
Mrs. Rashmi Shroff, IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Gujarat
3
4
Mr. M.K. Tandon, IPS (Retd.)
Former Additional Director General of Police, Govt. of Gujarat
Founder & Executive Director, Disha
Vice Chairman
Secretary General
5
Mrs. Prabha Mehta
Mr. S.K. Duggal, IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Gujarat
Member
6
Mr. C.S. Ballal, IAS (Retd.)
Liquidator of M/s Petrofills Ltd.
Member
7
Mr. Arun Kumar
Chairman of Companies
Member
8
Mr. Sunil Vakil
Mrs. Neelima Aga
Chartered Accountant
Member
Industrialist
Member
Mr. Navneet Patel
Ms. Shelly Jyoti
Industrialist
Artist and Designer
Member
11
12
Mr. Percy Bharucha
Former Corporate General Manager, Bank of Baroda
Member
13
Mr. Manish Shah
Managing Director, Prakash Chemicals International Pvt Ltd.
Member
9
10
Chairman
Vice Chairperson
Member
LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES(As on March 31, 2014)
Sr.
Occupation
Name
Designation
Academician, Writer and Social Worker
President & Founder
Ms. Alka Smart
Academician, Writer
Vice President
Mr. N.K.Chawla
Dr. Sangita Patel
Ex-Chairman/ Director of Co-operatives/ PSUs
Vice President
Honorary Secretary
5
Ms. Prabha Nagraj
6
Ms. RashmiShroff, IAS
P.R. Professional
Former Additional Chief Secretary, GoG
Member
7
Mr. DaleepSaigal
Businessman
Member
8
Ms. Manisha Gupta
Editor (Commodities & Currencies), ET NOW
Member
9
Ms. Hema Mehta
H.R. Consultant
Member
1
Ms. Prabha Mehta
2
3
4
Academician & Social Worker
Treasurer
Prabha Mehta
N K Chawla
President & Executive Director
Chairman, Board of Management
Community Based Rehabilitation
Capacity Building of Professionals and Parents
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Disha Special School & Therapy Centre
Disha Special School provide services to children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Low Vision, deaf-blindness, Mental Retardation, Neurological
Learning Disorders/Developmental Delays and those with Sensory Integration Dysfunctions under one roof.
Following Services are provided at Disha :
Diagnosis & Assessment
Early Intervention
Special Education
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech & Communication Therapy
Sensory Integration Therapy
Art, Dance and Music Therapy
Activities of daily living (ADL)
Social Skills Training
Behavior management and Counseling
Pre-vocational and Vocational Training
Yoga and physical exercises
Remedial Education for children with delayed learning
Recreational and leisure activities
Disha Autism Centre
The centre addresses the diverse needs of individuals with autism and their families.
To work with children with Autism we use proven and internationally recognized,
evidence based teaching methods which are implemented in a positive, child-centered,
and consistent manner to expand their repertoire of skill and experience.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and
Social Stories, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), Sensory
Integration, Use of Technological Devices and Educational Software, Structured
Environment and Daily Schedules, Individualized Education and Therapy Plans and
Learning through computers and touch screen devices has helped our children make
remarkable progress.
Parent Child Program for Outstation Children
Major Services and Number of Beneficiaries
No. of
Beneficiaries
Sr.No
Diagnosis, Assessment & Referrals
237
7
Play Therapy
99
2
Special Education & ADL
99
8
Art Therapy
99
3
Physiotherapy
36
9
Occupational Therapy
99
10
Remedial Education
Sensory Integration Therapy
35
4
5
Speech & Communication Therapy
99
11
Pre-Vocational & Vocational Training
27
6
Behavior Management
99
12
Capacity Building for Parents & Staff Members
Sr.No
1
Services 2013-2014
2
Services 2013-2014
No. of
Beneficiaries
99
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)…
Disha started working in the community with financial and training support of BPA
-Hilten-Perkins International 2003-2006). After the project got over we continued
the CBR work with an aim to reach out to individuals with disabilities who are left
out of the gamut of need based services, irrespective of age, sex, type of disabilities
and socio-economic status. It is also a step towards taking our services to the
doorsteps of the children and adults from below poverty line families. Lack of access
to health care and rehabilitation, education, skills training, and employment
contributes to the vicious cycle of poverty and disability. Currently we are working in .
about 25 slum areas of Vadodara.
Pre - Vocational & Vocational Training
Our Vocational Training Centre is equipped with all the requisite training facilities and equipment. The skills we help enhance and
develop are:Basic Computer Knowledge, Photocopying & Scanning, Tailoring & Dress Making, Jewelry Making Hand Made Paper
Products, Paper Bag Making, Screen Printing, Block Printing, Making Files and Folders, Spiral Binding and Lamination and decorative
items. Many a time the training programs are carried out in the community.
Medical Camp : Medical Camp was organized jointly with Rotary club of
Baroda Cosmopolitan on December 22, 2013 at Disha Special School. The camp
was supported by M/S Prakash Chemicals International Pvt. Ltd. 165 children
were given free screening and medical check-up by an expert panel of doctors
namely , Pediatricians - Dr. Manoj Ambwani, Dr. Navaz Bhesania and Dr. Vinod
Chaudhari, Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Dhaiwat Nanvati , Ophthalmologist -Dr.
Khyati Mankad, ENT Surgeon- Dr. Rahul Gupta, Consulting Homeopath, Dr.
Neha Smart and Speech Therapist - Nikitasha Dash. Medicines prescri bed by
the doctors were provided free of charge to CBR children by setting up a
Chemist's Counter at the venue. Further follow up for free supply of medicines,
mobility aids and appliances was also arranged.
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Shri Manubhai Shroff Memorial Lecture
Art Workshop
Ms. Shelly Jyoti conducted Art workshop for
children on 27/06/2014. She personally
observed the artistic potential of each child
and provided guidance to Disha's
p ro fe s s i o n a l s i n i nt ro d u c i n g a n d
experimented with various mediums while
teaching art.
Physiotherapy Room adopted and sponsored for 5 years by Mrs Ami Shah and Sh. Manisha Shah of
Prakash Chemicals International Pvt. Ltd. Mrs Ami Shah handing over the cheque to Mrs Prabha Mehta
Celebrations
Celebrations are fun! Disha Special School celebratesall religious and national
festivals. Teacher's Day was made special by children wishing their teachers
by giving them roses and greeting cards designed by them.Navratri was
celebrated on for two days at Disha School. All children, staff and parents
participated dressed in their best traditional attires.
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Western Regional Abilympics (Olympics of abilities)
Abilympic are vocational skill competitions for persons with
disabilities to enable them to showcase and enhance their talent.
Abilympics empower the contestants and help create public
awareness about their abilities. Regional Abilympics West were
hosted by Blind People's Association, Ahmedabad from November
21-23, 2013. The Event was inaugurated by Governor of Gujarat
Hon'ble Smt. Kamla Devi. Disha's President Prabha Mehta in her
capacity as Vice President National Abilympic Association of India
Western Region and Alka Smart Vice President, Disha judged some
of the competitions.
Queen's Run Disha moms and teachers participated in Vadodara Marathon's Queen's Run.
Participation
6 CBR Children participated in Prerna Event organized by the students of Department of Technology, MSU on 04/08/2013. They
participated in different activities like drawing, mehndi, essay writing, dabbafod etc .
Vocational Products of Disha Special School were exhibited in Kangaroo Kids School on 25/10/2013
Disha children along with Disha Staff participated in the rally organized by Vishwa Apang Diwas Ujavni Samiti to celebrate World
Disability Day on 3/12/2013.
Disha Staff 2013-14
Name
Designation
Designation
Name
Mrs. Manisha Bhatt
Principal & Special Educator
Dr. Adhithi Rajan
Clinical Psychologist
Mrs. Shashi Puri
Coordinator & Special Educator
Dr. Nirav Chauhan
Occupational Therapist
Mrs. Sumita Gandhi
Special Educator
Mr. Subhashchandra Shah
CBR Project Manager
Mrs. Leena Makwana
Special Educator
Mr. Vikas More
CBR Special Educator
Ms. Jasmin Vasava
Special Educator
Mr. Pravinbhai Parmar
Trainer, Screen Prinitng , Block Printing
Ms. Ritu Patel
Special Educator
Mr. Chiman Chawda
Driver
Ms. Nirali Patel
Mrs. Dipika Marathe
Special Educator
Mrs. Vanita Chauhan
Mr. Kanubhai Harijan
Attendant
Ms. Kavita Prajapati
Office Assistance
Mr. Bharat Mali
Peon, Attendant
Dr. Dhara Parmar
Art Educator
Physiotherapist
Dr. Yesha Thakor
Physiotherapist
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Caretaker, Watchman
Advisory Panel
Disha's Advisory Panel comprises of eminent doctors/ specialists/ counsultants and professionals from various fields. Advisory panel is in fact the
backbone of Disha Special School. Disha continues to benefit from the rich experience, expertise and guidance from the members of its advisory
panel.
Designation
Name
Name
Designation
Dr. Manoj Ambwani
Developmental Pediatrician
Dr. Sachin Patel
E.N.T. Specialist
Dr. Navaz Bhesania
Dr. Vrajesh Udani
Consulting pediatrician
Dr. Bhusan Punani
Executive Director, BPA, Ahmedabad
Pediatric Neurologist, Hinduja Hospital Mumbai
Mr. Tusahr Parikh
Rtn. Nimesh Gosalia
Dr. Ruby Udwadia
Businessman
Dr. Neha Smart
Architect
Consulting Homeopath
E.N.T Specialist
Dr. Gautam Amin
Psychiatrist
Dr. Ashok Vaishnavi
Dr. Chhaya Dholakia
Dr. Meeta Saxsena
Physiotherapist
Dr. Khyati Mankad
Dr. Sanjay Pandit
Consulting Physician
Dr. Bhavesh Shah
Dr. NiharTrivedi
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Vivek Jain
Pediatrician
Dermatologist
Mr. Akhil Paul
Director, Sense International(India), Ahmedabad
Dr. Rakesh Shah
Consulting Neuro Physician
Ms. Malti Gaekwad
Academician & Graphic Designer
Ms. Revati Shankar
Dr. Vinod Aggarwal
Academician
Dr. Jatin Mehta
Dr. Venkat Iyer
Pediatrician
Psychiatrist
Pediatrician
Orthopedic Surgeon
Mr. Ashwin Hathi
Mr. Rajesh Dani
Sr. Advocate (Legal Advisor)
Dr. Mrugank Merchant
Student Placements/Interns: Student placements during the year were -
Orthopedic Surgeon
Pediatrician
Ophthalmologist
PR. Advisor
Mahesh Bhatt, Bhavin Parmar, Panchal Shivam and
Dharmesh Shah from MSW, SP University, Pathan Mauyaadin, Shaikh Humayu, Himanshu Joshi, MathakiyaI Shtiyak from Institute
of Language studies of SP University, Udit Solanki & Vihang Patel from Department of Social Work, SP University, Aditi Jani M.Sc of HDFS
Dept., MS, Satistana Macwan, Chandni Karamchandi, Trupal Patel & Hinal Adesra from M.H.R.M, MSU, Ms. Heli Pathak and Roshani Dave
th
from Dept of Social Work , Sardar Patel University. Six students of 12 Std. from Nalanda International School. Damini Solanki, Kshiti Shah,
Susmita Sengar, Tanay Brahmbhatt, Vishesh Patel and Utsav Patel attended and participated in Activities of Disha Autism centre and
presented their experience in a function at their school. It is mutually a rewarding and enriching experience for the interns and Disha.
Volunteers: During the year, Ms. Ramola Shah , Ms. Piyali Saha and Ms. Vibhuti Mehta spent their valuable time with the children and
taught them many skills. Ms. Ramola Shah has also been providing Yoga Therapy to the children for the last several years.
Parents Meetings : In addition to regular bimonthly meetings, individual Parents Teacher Meetings and case conferences were held from
14.02.2014 to 22.02.2014.
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Visitors Comments (1 April, 2013 to 31 March, 2014)
“ I am amazed to see the quantum of social work being carried by Disha. Its an honor to be here amongst noble men and women who are
devoted to passionately for such a noble cause. I would like to visit and get associated.” – Ashok Monga – L&T knowledge City Vadodara.
“The visit was wonderful and eye – opening. We wish to be associated with Disha in any way possible. We understood autism at a chose level
for the first time in our life” - Mini & Suresh Pillay.
“Impressed greatly by the co-operation and information given by administration and staff. I would like to re-visit again in near future. I hope
the school will go long way in the rehabilitation of handicapped persons.” – Dr. K. C Upadhyay.
“Very profound experience and impressive achievements. I would constantly like to play a role in future.” - Ravi Kapoor – M D , HEUBACH,
Ankleshwar.
“Heartily Congratulations to initiate such a great work. The work is done in very perfect and ethical way.” - Dr. Dipti U. Gangera ( Homeopath
& Hypnotherapist ).
“The work and training we show here are appreciable. We are happy to see and would like to work with Disha in future.” – Mr. MiteshK.Bhatt,
President Rotary Club of Baroda Metro.
“ Excellent job! Congratulations to Disha. We would look forward to support Disha at all points of time, for this noble cause. Society is blessed
to have this institution.” – Ms. Usha Pandit ,Anand Vidya Vihar.
“Fantastic program being carried out. I am very much impressed with activities. I want to be permanently associated with Disha . I will feel
proud to be a small part of Disha.” – Drs. Darshana & Vijay Vyas- USA
“Very well done in the field of Autism and the latest technology updation and adoption is commendable” – Anjali Burman – United Way of
Baroda.
“Disha takes special children to a special direction. Excellent service toward humanity.” -Rohit Chartara, The Galaxy School – Rajkot.
“No words to express the experience which was avid. Disha realizes capabilities beyond disabilities. Overall Disha provides an excellent
platform for these students to go ahead independently. A big thanks to teachers and volunteers who are doing their wonderful job, caring
and enabling the future of these children. Lots of Love and blessings for future” – endeavourers. Students from Nalanda International School.
Donations in kind
Donation in kind were received from Mr. S.K. Duggal, Rotary Clum Baroda Metro, Ms. Peggy , Maliniben Buch , Ranjanben Modi , Ms. Penny
Randhawa, Students of DPS Akansha Saxena and Mahima Mehta ,under project of BBA Bazigar, Students of Bright day School Krishna Shah
and Yashvardhan , Ms. Avi Sandhu & Mr. Satish Batana from DU Point, Ms.Kajal Indwar and Ms. Aparna from L&T Ladies wing 'Darshan', Ms.
Ami Shah from Prakash Chemicals, Ramolaben Shah, AryaSamajMakarpura, & HSBC Bank.
We are extremely thankful to all the donors who have supported Disha Special School in kind.
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Governance, Accountability and Transparency
Registered under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950. Registration No. 5457 dated 9/6/1999
Registered with Director of Social Justice and Empowerment. Registration No.94/02 dated 04/06/2013
Registered with National Trust, Registration No. 080215171282009/MR/CP/Autism/MD dated 9/2/2010
Registered with the Ministry of Home Affairs under Foreign Contribution and Regulation Act 1976. Registration No.041960147 dated
17/11/2009. Disha is eligible to receive all foreign donations.
Registered with Office of the Commissioner Income Tax under section 12 (A) of the Income Tax Act 1961.Registraion No. BRD/Exemption
/110-05-D/99-2000 dated 30/9/1999.
Accredited with the Credibility Alliance Registration No. CA/45/2012 dated 20/11/2012
Names and Addresses of Bankers
State Bank of India, Branch, Bhagat Niwas, Race Course Road, Vadodara
HDFC Bank, Branch : Near Natubhai Circle, Gotri Road, Vadodara
Name and Address of the Statutory Auditors
R.N. Shah Associates, Chartered Accountants, 204 -205, Capri House II, Jetalpur Road, Vadodara
Mission
DISHA's mission is to empower special children, work in partnership with all stakeholders, develop children's maximum potential and make
them grow and learn to be independent.
Governance
DISHA is governed jointly by a professional, fully empowered governing body called Board of Management (BOM) and Office Bearers of
the Board of Trustees. Details of the Board Members and trustees are available on inside front cover page.
Total five meetings of Board of Management and Office Bearers of the Board of Trustees were held during the year. The minutes of Board
Meetings are documented and circulated.
(1) 27/6/2013 (2) 30/9/2013 (3) 30/12/2013 (4) 26/3/2014
MAIN OBJECTIVE
To carry out activities for the purpose of educating or training the persons with disabilities and also provide counseling facilities to the
parents of the beneficiaries.
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD
No member of the Board of Management or Office Bearers of the Board of Trustees is related to any other member by blood or marriage.
A Board rotation policy exists and is being practiced.
Purchase Committee of the Board of Management: Mrs. Prabha Mehta, Mr. S.K. Duggal, Mr. M.K. Tandon, Mrs. Neelima Aga and
Dr. Sangita Patel.All decisions regarding purchase of capital items are taken by the Purchase Committee on the basis of a minimum three
quotations based on competitiveness of price, quality and performance parameters.
Accountability and Transparency
No remuneration or reimbursement or perk has been paid to any Board Member or Trustee. No Board Member / Trustee / Staff
member has claimed or paid any reimbursement of expense on International travel.
No Board Member / Trustee / Staff member has been paid any Air travel expenses from Disha Trust during the year
Ms. Prabha Mehta, President visited Bangalore to attend a Seminar which was sponsored by Sense International.
Both Executive Director and School Administrator did not draw any remuneration or any perk during the year.
Abridged Audited Balance Sheet and Receipt & Expenditure Accounts for the year 2013 – 2014 are available on inside back cover page
Funding :
No grant was received from the Government of India or the State Government. All donations came from individual donors / corporate
donors/NGOs as per details given in the Annual Report.
Project-wise Expenditure 2013-2014
Special School and Autism Centre (Recurring & non-recurring expenses)
Including Community Based Rehabilitation program : Rs. 1,652,753/Administrative expenses
: Rs. 129,552
st
Distribution of staff according to Salary Levels/Gender(As on 31 March 2014)
Sr.No.
Gross salary per month in Rs.
Male
Female
Total
1
2
3
Upto 1,499
1,500 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
8
3
7
5
15
8
Salaries and benefits to Staff
Highest paid salary to any staff member:
Lowest paid salary to any staff member:
Rs. 8500/-,
Rs. 2800/- (part time only)
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In Gratitude
We are extremely grateful to our magnanimous donors. They are the lifeline of Disha Charitable Trust. Through their valuable support, we are
able to transform lives of many children with disabilities who are in need of our services.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to all our corporate donors/NGOs and in particular to All scripts (India) Ltd, M/s Munjal Auto
Industries Ltd. and United Way of Baroda for their generous support.
Name of Donor U/S (35 AC)
Amt (Rs)
Allscripts (India) Pvt Ltd.
Munjal Auto Industries Ltd
United Way of Baroda
Shivam Autotech Limited
Mr. Mayur Patel
Prakash Chemicals Intl Pvt Ltd
Haribhakti Rameshwar Mahadev Sansthan Ch. Trust
M/s. Breech Oral care Private Limited
Ankush Kumar Tandon
M/s. Rubamin Limited
Darshan L& T Ladies Welfare Association
Shantaben Jamubhai Patel (Ch. Trust)
Mr. Vipin Shroff
Shaily Engineering Plastics
Sumita Gandhi
Eco Care Filter Services
Manoj Godbole
Dev Disha Trust for Public Services
S.K Duggal
Naresh Chawla
Shree kunj Co-operative Housing Soc. Ltd
Jaswinder Pal SinghSwanni
Dr. Tushar Toprani
Sonaflex
Galaxy Polyplast Industries
Epoch Automation Pvt Ltd
Geeta Engineering Works
Anup Trading Company
Fine Rubber Products
Kalyan Plastic
Mega Switchgears
Precise Automation & Control Pvt Ltd
9,00,000
6,00,000
4,26,000
4,00,000
3,00,000
2,57,601
2,50,002
2,00,000
1,25,000
51,000
40,000
25,000
25,000
25,000
24,000
24,000
22,500
21,000
20,000
20,000
15,000
15,000
15,000
11,000
11,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Elan Machines Pvt Ltd
Reliable Technologies
Associated Bearing Co. Pvt Ltd
Patel Heater & Control Pvt Ltd
Shelly Jyoti/Rajeev Jyoti
Rajeev Jyoti & Mrs Shelly Jyoti
Chandra Shekhar Ballal
Namaskar Electroplaters
Rashmi Shroff
M.K Tandon
Penny Randhawa
Neelima Aga
Fifty Plus Ladies Club
Baroda Steel Suppliers
Dharmishta Gohel
Mouni Plastic Machinery
Airmax Pneunmatic Controls
Dr. Dhara Panchal
Meghana Parikh
Atul Industries
Orange Enterprise
Vivek Steel Traders
Sai Traders
Name Of Donor U/S (80G)
Mrs.Meera Kishan Sharma
Mr. Avinash Trivedi
Mr. Rajiv Kumar
Mr. Mahendra Amin
Mrs. Darshana Vijay Vyas
Fifty plus
Mr. Aditya Singh
Dr. Jerome Joseph
Mr. M.T. Shah
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
5,100
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,101
3,100
2,100
Amt( Rs)
100,000
21,501
10,000
10,000
10,000
7,000
3,600
3,000
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ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014
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