In the "Valley of Gods", discover and follow the progress of the Handimachal programme for special-need children in Kullu (Himachal Pradesh, India).
We can honestly say that we don't know what we would do without our brothers and sisters in our lives. They are our best friends, our only non-stop source of entertainment, our biggest cheerleaders, and undoubtedly reliable partners in crime. The impact...
Adventure is not outside man, it is within Some of the most treasured memories of childhood are the picnics and adventure camps attended with friends. To ensure that our students do not go wanting when it comes to this treasure trove of fun and learning,...
Dear readers, dear friends, It’s been quite some time since we posted news on this blog. This means we are all quite busy, in Kullu and in France! For the first time since 2009, we decided to close the Handimachal Unit for one full month in January and...
Being ignorant is the ultimate disability. Unesco’s International Day of Persons with Disabilites was celebrated with all due ceremony on 3 December 2017, at the Rath maidan and Devsadan in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The organisation of the event was led...
The pandemic has thrown us all into a state of complete chaos. For you and me, as “typically” functioning individuals, the pandemic has upturned and rocked our lifeboat, leaving us in a state of constant anxiety. I need not elaborate further; you know...
The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain high altitude valley located in the Himalayan ranges in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "the Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India. A typical village...
Every grandparent hopes and prays that a new grandchild will be healthy. We count our grandson's fingers and toes after he is born. We keep an eye on our granddaughter to make sure she is developing "normally”. Most of the time, we breathe a deep sigh...
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind” Positioning a child properly is important for maintaining proper body alignment, and is also vital for providing comfort to patients who are bedridden or have decreased mobility due to a prevailing...
Further to the camp Handimachal conducted in Spiti valley in October, it was decided we would conduct a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) training for local volunteers from Spiti. The fantastic Spiti ladies As explained by Prof. Vikram Patel, Community-Based...
Dear friends, We are happy to report that, since the end of winter in Kullu, the attendance of children and parents in the Handimachal Therapy Centre has never been so good and stable. We don't call this a victory but this is the best reward to our team's...
On the Occasion of the World Disability Day on 3 December 2015, the local organizations working in the field of disability in Kullu district came together to celebrate the differences of our special ones. The District Welfare Office hosted the event at...
Just like the body needs physical engagement to grow and develop so does the brain. Brain Gym® movements, exercises or activities refer to the original 26 Brain Gym movements. These activities recall the movements naturally done during the first years...
While the Indian nation was preparing for the celebrations of the 73rd anniversary of its Independence, the Handimachal team organised today a special event to celebrate and entertain our young "freedom fighters" - our dear children who, every day, have...
Parents play a vital role in a child’s life. Children are gifts to be cherished by parents, but they come with challenges and sacrifices, especially for parents of a child with special needs, as their requirements and challenges are unlike, and far exceed...
After amazing experiences at the 69th meeting of AACPDM last year, where I received an International scholarship to give a presentation of the work been done at Handimachal, I got a brilliant opportunity once again to present a course at this year annual...
Aradhya, is 4 year-old girl who has a history of seizure disorder which led to a developmental delay. Aradhya received proper medical care and therapy intervention at early age which has led to her being non symptomatic and off seizure medication for...
With 2015 coming to end, we have been very busy at Handimachal. Last month we had two Indian volunteers, Raviraj Shetty (Occupational Therapist) and Jill Sanghavi (Counselor) from Mumbai who spent time at Handimachal for a week working with the team in...
Although Social awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities starts at home, since we live in a society, the general public is an excellent target population to promote knowledge, understanding and acceptance of children with special needs. The...
Rome wasn’t built in one day. Life needs long-term commitment which involves sacrifices, devotion, pain, frustration and a strong mindset. But what's the most challenging and hardest part of this struggle, it’s the start. Just like the first step in baby's...
Hello out there, we’re on the airit's hockey night tonight!The tension grows,the whistle blows,and the puck goes down the ice.The goalie jumps,and the players bump,and the fans all go insane.Someone roars:"Lammo Scores!"At the good old hockey game! The...
On 21st October the Handimachal team, scouts of the Himalayan Rovers Open Crew group, friends and parents took benefit of the wide audience provided by the Dussehra festival in Kullu to participate in a flash mob with the view to increase awareness on...
"The problem is not that the (deaf) students do not hear. The problem is that the hearing world does not listen." Nidhi came to us as an 6 year old energetic girl, with a hearing impairment which further led to speech and language difficulty. Nidhi went...
visit: http://www.scoutscarfday.com Beeju, a scout from Kullu, officially joined our team as a social worker last month. Beeju has been an active national youth volunteer at Nehru Yuva Kendra and an Assistant Rover Leader at Himalayan Rovers Open Crew...
On 5 July 2019 a team of 12 certified neurofeedback practitioners, led by Dr. B. Sai Kiran Kumar, Consultant Neurofeedback trainer BCIA, USA, visited the Handimachal Therapy centre. The purpose of this camp was to facilitate and to attend to the need...
Oh! The joy two parents of a child have when they hear their sweet little angel utter the words, “Mama” or “Dada”! The love which was already so abundant seems to overflow and outpour from them into their precious ones’ heart! The baby babbles may seem...
