Residential Workshop
Navkshitij established the first permanent residential unit in Marunji, in June 2007, where mentally challenged adults can live with their peers for their lifetime. Navkshitij has set up another residential facility at Asawali. Currently, there are 52 Friends residing at Marunji and nine at the the Asawali unit.
Autism Centre
"Navkshitij launched the Autism Centre 2015, to create a program for adults on the Autism Spectrum. Navkshitij utilizes standardized educational practices to improve the outcome for adults on the autism spectrum. The core philosophy of Autism Center lies in the belief that individuals of varying abilities can be taught functional skills to lead independent, productive, and rewarding lives as adults. Wealso conduct activities for spiritual development such as prayer, yoga and meditation. These activities complement the lessons on self-hygiene by our special educators. "
Day Workshop
Navkshitij imparts life skills and vocational skills to mentally challenged adults. Our workshops in candle making, chocolate making, jewellery making, pottery, and handicrafts enable them to make products that are popular as corporate gifts.All the MCF are involved in the workshop activities. Participation in these activities gives them the satisfaction of doing something useful.
Day School
Navkshitij Day School – a Special School for children with special need started in the year 2016. It offers educational, vocational and life skill activities along with various therapies to these individuals by adapting and modifying the curriculum to suit the potential of the child. The Rehabilitation Council of India’s recommendation of a multi-disciplinary team approach is implemented. The team consists of Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Special Educator and Assistants under one roof.
Having realised that the community living with regulated days is the only practical solution to rehabilitation of mentally challenged friends and also that it is extremely difficult for parents to keep adult mentally challenged friends occupied throughout the day, we started our first repilicable residential unit in 2007. We currently have two such units at Marunji (Pune) and Shirwal, where 61 special friends are residing.
WorkshopChocolates are a universal favourite. There is a special flavour added when special people are involved in the process of making the chocolates. Our mentally challenged friends make Delicacy handmade chocolates under the vigilant supervision of our Workshop Manager who has been personally trained by an expert.
The products are eggless and made from dark compound, with no added sugar.
ProductsWe have a range of activities, carefully designed to cater to the physical and mental needs of the mentally challenged friends. Our speciality is our adventure activities held under the aegis of Navkshitij Adventure Club. We ensure that there is a good dose of interaction with mainstream society. The activities for an entire year are decided well in advance. We also incorporate activities in which mentally challenged friends from other organisations get an opportunity to interact with our Friends.
We have a range of activities, carefully designed to cater to the physical and mental needs of the mentally challenged friends. Our speciality is our adventure activities held under the aegis of Navkshitij Adventure Club. We ensure that there is a good dose of interaction with mainstream society. The activities for an entire year are decided well in advance. We also incorporate activities in which mentally challenged friends from other organisations get an opportunity to interact with our Friends.
Activities
Activities of communication (speech)
Home living (doing some household chores)
Self-care (cleaning of teeth, wearing clothes, taking bath, taking food, personal hygiene, etc.)
Social skills