2. DEFINITION
The Non Governmental Organizations in Voluntary sector are
engaged in developing new and innovative strategies for education ,
training ,rehabilitation and mainstreaming , operating service
delivery programmes ,building capacities , in the empowerment of
disabled groups and non – party political activism.
3. HISTORY
The term "non-governmental organization" was first coined in
1945, when the United Nations (UN) was created and there were
1083 NGOs.
According to the UN any kind of private organization that is
independent from government control can be termed as ‘NGO’.
In some countries the term NGO is applied to an organization that
in another country would be called as NPO (non profit
organization).
4. OBJECTIVES OF NGOs
Constitute a valuable source of information .
NGO'S can form action groups to help government agencies .
NGO'S Can advice the government on the weakness of existing legislation.
NGO'S can undertake the education of the general public .
Research is another area in which the NGO'S can contribute usefully.
5. TYPES OF NGOs
Service Organization and Institutions-client centered .
Advocacy agencies -social activities .
International Agencies-funding support and expert guidance .
Community Based Organization – educational organization .
6. FUNCTION OF NGOs
Growth and development of disability sector
Better delivery facilities, direct contact with beneficiaries
New approach - Community Based Rehabilitation and Integrated
Education
Rich hands on experience of working with disabled persons and
their families.
Improved access to policy planning, research facilities, expertise and
new technologies.
To provide wide range of services.
7. NGO MODELS
Child to Child Model - M.S University, Baroda .
Parents as Co-Therapists Model -Maduram Narayan Centre, Chennai .
Disabled persons as professionals - Spastics societies .
One to one Model - Helen Keller Society for the Deaf Blind, Mumbai.
Parents as Professionals Model - Mithram, Kerala .
Professional - Volunteer Model - Most Centres.
Disabled Persons as Employees - Worth Trust, Tamil Nadu.
8. PARENT ORGANIZATION
Parent Teacher Meetings :
To know the needs of the parents.
To know the expectations of the parents from the child and school
To make the parents aware of the condition of the child-cause and
prognosis.
To make the parents aware of the development characteristics of their
child.
To help them have realistic expectations.
To make them aware of their role and responsibility towards child .
9. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS
Co-operate with the school and other professionals to determinate
IEP goals and objectives for the child.
Participate as members of the individualized education meeting
programes (IEP).
Accept responsibility for assisting in the implementation of IEP
goals and objectives/
Provide feedback and suggestions about the instructions and
services being provided.
Train a child in home environment, to meet his educational needs.
10. ROLE OF COMMUNITY
Setting up special schools.
Sponsoring a special child's education.
Distribution of clothes and food to special children from poor
families.
Providing scholarships to deserving students with disability.
Organizing recreational activities for these children.
Sponsoring of organizing screening and identification camps.
Organizing public awareness programmes.Serving as volunteers in
special schools.
SUBMITTED BY
MATHUMITHA V
20USMOO8
