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TAMIL NADU DIFFERENTLY ABLED FEDERATION TRUST (TNDFCT)
Project Name: Disability Resource Centre
(DRC) at Perumpakkam
Cause: Disability & & Poverty Alleviation
BENEFICIARY – Disabled persons
BRIEF ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Federation Trust (TNDFCT) is a registered non-profit organization established by the disabled for the welfare of the disabled. TNDFCT is a Federation of more than 56 District level affiliated associations providing multi-faceted services to disabled persons for their socio-economic development and self-empowerment.
THE PROBLEM
Perumbakkam is a settlement area of Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB). More than 3000 differently abled people live with their families in this locality. Due to limited mobility and no access in public transport, they are unable to avail information and services related to their disabilities. There is need to put in place a fully furnished and accessible integrated information & Service Center to serve the cause of the differently abled persons in this locality.
SOLUTION
To resolve the issues faced by the differently abled in Perumbakkam, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu allotted 600 sq.feet (built-up area) building to the TNDFCT in the residential complex of Slum Clearance Board in Perumbakkam. TNDFCT proposes to establish a comprehensive, fully-functional Disability Resource Centre to provide services like counseling, guidance, medical support, access to information on education, life-skills, employment opportunities and training suiting the differently abled. Proper infrastructure, a IT set-up, furnishing, etc, are to be made to make the Centre functional and accessible.
Project Name: Disability Resource Centre
(DRC) at Perumpakkam
Cause: Disability & & Poverty Alleviation
BENEFICIARY – Disabled persons
BRIEF ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Federation Trust (TNDFCT) is a registered non-profit organization established by the disabled for the welfare of the disabled. TNDFCT is a Federation of more than 56 District level affiliated associations providing multi-faceted services to disabled persons for their socio-economic development and self-empowerment.
THE PROBLEM
Perumbakkam is a settlement area of Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB). More than 3000 differently abled people live with their families in this locality. Due to limited mobility and no access in public transport, they are unable to avail information and services related to their disabilities. There is need to put in place a fully furnished and accessible integrated information & Service Center to serve the cause of the differently abled persons in this locality.
SOLUTION
To resolve the issues faced by the differently abled in Perumbakkam, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu allotted 600 sq.feet (built-up area) building to the TNDFCT in the residential complex of Slum Clearance Board in Perumbakkam. TNDFCT proposes to establish a comprehensive, fully-functional Disability Resource Centre to provide services like counseling, guidance, medical support, access to information on education, life-skills, employment opportunities and training suiting the differently abled. Proper infrastructure, a IT set-up, furnishing, etc, are to be made to make the Centre functional and accessible.
BUDGET
NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES- 2600
OUTCOME
- Renovation (Ramp, Toilet, Electrification)
for disability accessible & Painting etc., Rs. 1,50,000 - Furniture & Office Equipment (Table, Chair
and Computer etc.,) Rs. 1,50,000 - Establish Disabled friendly Working Shed for conducting workshop
- & Training etc., Rs. 1,00,000
NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES- 2600
OUTCOME
A full fledged disability Resource Centre will be established at Perumbakkam with of necessary infrastructure. IT set-up and furnishing. Regular counseling guidance program and training session will be conducted at the Centre which will functions as nodal information and grievances redressal center for the welfare of the differently abled.
Organizational Details
- Address: Door No. 10, 4th Cross Street, Balaji Nagar, Ekkaduthangal, Chennai
- Contact Person: Prof Dr. D. Ponnusamy
Phone Number: 9600193366 - Email: tndfctrust@gmail.com
