With an aim to prepare a data of children with special needs studying in class I to XII in Haryana, the State Government has entered into an agreement with Vishwas-(Vision for Health Welfare and Special Needs), Gurgaon. Also, a helpline 1800-180-4646 is established to ensure empowerment of children with special needs (CWSN) in the State.
A MoU has been signed between Vishwas and State Department of Education with objectives to prepare a directory of the contact numbers of children with special needs (CWSN) studying in class I to XII, to update the data related to CWSN studying in these classes, to update the Department of the weekly output of helpline and to provide guidance and counseling related to Right to Education (RTE) Act to CWSN studying in schools.
He said that the helpline would be resourceful to stakeholders for compilation of resource directory of the available resources and entitlements for all children in the age group of 6-18 years to facilitate Inclusive Education for CWSN in Haryana. At the helpline, all the information and guidance would be made available with regards to entitlements or schemes or resources related to CWSN and their families through confidential telephonic interaction, consultative support to teachers, establish linkages with the service providers, NGOs and other stakeholders for Inclusive Education for CWSN.
For the effective functioning of the helpline, a team of Vishwas had visited all the 21 districts of Haryana to interact with school officials and all other stakeholders under the Inclusive Education for the children with special needs. The toll free helpline would be operational from 8:30 am to 4.30 pm.