Satya Special School has launched an initiative that engages adults with special needs through various vocational rehabilitation programs. The school’s sheltered workshop provides hands-on training in a range of skills.

In the ceramic unit, adults craft beautiful items from clay, while others work with coconut shells to create unique crafts. Additionally, adults weave palm leaf baskets and produce large and intricately designed mats. The highlight of Satya’s vocational program is the bakery unit, where adults receive professional training in baking biscuits. Through this comprehensive program, adults, in addition to learning valuable skills, also develop independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

Students who have mild to moderate disability are encouraged to find open employment where possible. Toward this end, Satya provides integrated training on employability skills, including interpersonal communication, basic numeracy, hygiene, and etiquette, and constantly seeks partnerships to enable inclusive hiring practices.

Our partnerships with various industries, social enterprises, and other NGOs have made employment possible for many of our students. In some cases, the students have used their employability skills to work in a more efficient way.

Satya has had several successful partnerships with organizations, to encourage inclusion of youth with disabilities through employment. Several of our students have undergone courses in housekeeping and graphic designing at Swami Vivekananda Rural Community College. Satya also partnered with Youth4Jobs to provide employment opportunities to youth with disabilities.

If your organization would like to partner with Satya in livelihoods, please email partnerships@satyaspecialschool.org

Satya Special School has successfully integrated children with special needs into its Agricultural Livelihood Program, a hands-on initiative focused on building practical agricultural skills and fostering self-reliance.

The program emphasizes experiential learning over theory, offering students a variety of essential skills such as nursery raising, vermicomposting (organic fertilizer production), and organic farming.

By engaging in farming, students learn responsibility, gain a sense of accomplishment and experience the pride of contributing to their community.

This holistic approach helps students develop the skills and mindset needed for long-term success, empowering them to thrive both personally and within society.

Thirankoodu represents a beacon of hope and empowerment for women, especially those with special needs and the mothers of children with special needs. This initiative harnesses the innate abilities of these women, offering them the opportunity to transform their lives through targeted training.

At Thirankoodu, participants receive practical skills training in areas such as business management and computer operations, equipping them for greater independence. The program is built on a partnership model, fostering a supportive community where women assist each other in their growth.

By providing marketing support and promoting a cooperative approach, Thirankoodu helps create a thriving ecosystem where all participants benefit. Empowered women become role models, positively impacting their families and communities. With the right support and determination, they can overcome challenges and improve their lives, proving that change is possible and that every woman has the potential to contribute meaningfully to the society.