MEHATVA : MEntally HAndicapped Training for Vocational Applications

Safety and Security measures at MEHATVA school

S ecurity is the foremost priority in MEHATVA.

The whole campus is under CC TV surveillance.The main door is kept bolted during school hours and entry of any person nto school premises is granted only on obtaining permission from the Principal.

Chairs, tables, cane-chair and standing tables are appropriately designed to suit the need of special children. Cerebral Palsy Chairs (with and without neck collar) are also available. Chairs, tables, cane-chair and standing tables are appropriately designed to suit the need of special children. Cerebral Palsy Chairs (with and without neck collar) are also available.

Special Teacher- student ratio is maintained at 1:8, to provide sufficient assistance and monitoring of children. Teacher Helpers have also been appointed to give additional care wherever required.

Access to First Floor of the building is through a ramp, with railing (school has 2 floors).

Every classroom has an attached toilet and a support rod is provided. There is a dressing room, just outside the toilet, which the child could use to wear his trousers/shorts. A mirror is also provided for the child to check if he/she is properly dressed.

Fire extinguishers are placed at all strategic places as per the fire safety norms.

The therapy equipments in the occupational therapy as well as the physio therapy rooms have been designed in a way so as to avoid self-injury.