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| Founder = Shayama Chona
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Tamana is a [[non-profit]] [[voluntary organization]] registered in March 1984 in India <ref>http://www.merinews.com/article/tamana-school-of-hope-transforming-lives/15855890.shtml</ref>, created solely with the purpose of helping the cause of cognitively impaired, intellectually challenged and for individuals with [[autism]].<ref>[[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-30/delhi/28254593_1_high-commissioner-chairperson-residence] </ref> Tamana is recognized by [[Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]], Govt. of India, [[Department of Social Welfare]]; Govt. of NCT [[Delhi]] and is registered with the [[National Trust]].

Recognized nationwide for its contribution in the field of disability and for providing rehabilitative services, its involvement was accredited & granted a [[Special Consultative Status]] by the [[United Nations Economic and Social Council]] <ref> [http://esango.un.org/paperless/reports/E2010INF4.pdf Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council] </ref>in 2005.

The Founder/President Dr. Shayama Chona was awarded the [[Padmashree]], a [[Padmabhushan]] and two national awards for her commendable contribution in the field of [[disabilities]] in [[India]] <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Shri_Awards_(1990%E2%80%9399) List of Padma Shri Awardees (1990–99)] </ref> <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padma_Bhushan_Awards_(2000%E2%80%9309) List of Padma Bhushan Awardees (1990–99)] </ref><ref>[https:http://www.engineeringwatch.in/shayamachona Shayama Chona Former DPS Principal] </ref>

==History==

====Tamana Special School====
The first branch of Tamana, The Tamana Special School was inaugurated by the Late Lady Diana, the Princess of Wales, on 12th February 1992 and the foundation stone was laid by the then High Commissioner of Britain, Sir David Goodall. <ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-30/delhi/28254593_1_high-commissioner-chairperson-residence Diana Death Anniversary] </ref>

====Nai Disha Vocational Center====
With the realization that the young adults at Tamana have to be equipped with skills to adapt appropriately to the needs of adulthood and thereby function as an independent whole-physically and emotionally, Nai Disha was conceived. The program aims creates an infrastructure, which ensures a smooth graduation from school to the outside world, for the young adult and the family. It also aims to ensure training and placements of the young adults in various vocations and organizations. <ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tamana-association-launches-nai-disha---a-unique-group-home-living-concept/1/265943.html Tamana Association launches Nai Disha]</ref><ref>[http://tamana.org/VocationalCentre.aspx Tamana Official Website]</ref>

====Tamana School of Hope====
Tamana was the first institution in India to recognize autism as a disability distinct from others and to start programs for autistic spectrum disorder in 1985. The Autism Center-School of Hope is India’s first rehabilitate and research center for autistic individuals providing holistic services under one roof – a special school, sensory integration clinic, early intervention center, diagnostic center, research cell and an outreach cell.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/razing-barriers/article1719327.ece Raising Barriers - Hindu]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.merinews.com/article/tamana-school-of-hope-transforming-lives/15855890.shtml Tamana School of Hope transforming lives]]</ref> <ref>[[http://tamana.org/AutismCenter.aspx]</ref>

==Aim and Vision==

Tamana offers an Individual Educational Program for every student, aimed at social and economic independence, which incorporates special education, regular academic program through the [[NIOS]], therapeutic interventions and [[vocational training]]. Each Centre of Tamana offers -speech, [[occupational therapy]] and [[physiotherapy]], [[life skills]] training, [[computer education]], [[music]] and [[dance]], [[weight management]] and [[physical fitness]], [[sports]] and [[extracurricular activities]], [[counseling]], [[behaviour modification]], [[diagnostics]] and assessment facilities, family counseling.


Under the cherished dream of seeing each child become an independent adult the aims of the organization include
[http://tamana.org/Objective.aspx] : </br></br>
• Providing therapy and Counseling to children and their families.</br></br>
• Maintaining a motivated, dedicated and quality conscious team of professionals.</br></br>
• Contributing to the training and development of manpower in the field of special education. </br></br>
• Providing legal advocacy services.</br></br>
• Introducing relevant technology to enhance the effectiveness of special education.</br></br>
• Conducting research in key areas of special education and training.</br></br>
• Creating and enhancing greater public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with
special needs.</br></br>
• Networking with organizations worldwide.</br></br>

==Research==

Tamana, in collaboration with [[Deakin University]], [[Australia]], launched TOBY (Therapy Outcomes by You) Playpad, a specially designed iPad application, which helps in making an early intervention for children with autism. The TOBY Laboratory was launched on the 5th of July 2013.
<ref>[http://www.mycollegesabroad.com/article_detail/deakin-university-australia-tamana-association-india-launches-toby-playpad-297 Launch of TOBY Playpad]</ref><ref>[[http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/stories/2013/11/12/toby-playpad-engaged TOBY Playpad Deakin Research]]</ref><ref>[http://www.medindia.net/news/new-ipad-application-to-help-autistic-children-121567-1.htm New ipad application to help autistic children]</ref>

==Honours, Awards and Recognition==

* Tamana was awarded the National Award for Best Institution for Child Welfare by Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The award was presented by Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development Mrs Krishna Tirath on 23rd Jan in her office at Shastri Bhawan.
* The first Mother Teresa Award (Nov. 1997) was presented to Tamana Special School for its dedicated services to the Mentally Impaired.
* Dr. (Mrs.) Shyama Chona, President of Tamana, received the National Award for the Welfare Of People With Disabilities for the year 1997. It was an appreciation of years of struggle in the field of disability at a personal and institutional level for her.
* NGO in Special Consultative Status with United Nation's Economic and Social Council, 2005.
* National Award for Best Institution for Child Welfare 2006 from the Ministry of Women and Child Development , Govt of India.
* Award for the Most Innovative Project Implementation in 2007 presented at the round table organised on Global Partnerships In Poverty Eradication And Health Care organised as part of annual ministerial review innovation fair (Asia)- An initiative of NGO DESA-United Nations Economic and Social Council & Mumbai Educational trust.


==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tamana.org/ Official Website]
* [http://www.heartspring.org/ Heartspring, US]
* [http://www.nas.org.uk/ National Autistic Society, UK]
* [http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tamana-association-launches-nai-disha---a-unique-group-home-living-concept/1/265943.html Nai Disha School]
* [http://www.mycollegesabroad.com/article_detail/deakin-university-australia-tamana-association-india-launches-toby-playpad-297/ Tamana Research]
* [http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-30/delhi/28254593_1_high-commissioner-chairperson-residence Tamana and Princess Diana]

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Revision as of 20:59, 4 January 2014

"Tamana" redirects here. For other uses, see Tamana (disambiguation).
Tamana Association
Founded1984
TypeCharitable Trust
FocusDisability, Education, Research
Location
Area served
India
Key people
Shayama Chona, Tamana Chona
Websitetamana.org


Tamana is a non-profit voluntary organization registered in March 1984 in India [1], created solely with the purpose of helping the cause of cognitively impaired, intellectually challenged and for individuals with autism.[2] Tamana is recognized by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Department of Social Welfare; Govt. of NCT Delhi and is registered with the National Trust.

Recognized nationwide for its contribution in the field of disability and for providing rehabilitative services, its involvement was accredited & granted a Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council [3]in 2005.

The Founder/President Dr. Shayama Chona was awarded the Padmashree, a Padmabhushan and two national awards for her commendable contribution in the field of disabilities in India [4] [5][6]

History

Tamana Special School

The first branch of Tamana, The Tamana Special School was inaugurated by the Late Lady Diana, the Princess of Wales, on 12th February 1992 and the foundation stone was laid by the then High Commissioner of Britain, Sir David Goodall. [7]

Nai Disha Vocational Center

With the realization that the young adults at Tamana have to be equipped with skills to adapt appropriately to the needs of adulthood and thereby function as an independent whole-physically and emotionally, Nai Disha was conceived. The program aims creates an infrastructure, which ensures a smooth graduation from school to the outside world, for the young adult and the family. It also aims to ensure training and placements of the young adults in various vocations and organizations. [8][9]

Tamana School of Hope

Tamana was the first institution in India to recognize autism as a disability distinct from others and to start programs for autistic spectrum disorder in 1985. The Autism Center-School of Hope is India’s first rehabilitate and research center for autistic individuals providing holistic services under one roof – a special school, sensory integration clinic, early intervention center, diagnostic center, research cell and an outreach cell.[10] [11] [12]

Aim and Vision

Tamana offers an Individual Educational Program for every student, aimed at social and economic independence, which incorporates special education, regular academic program through the NIOS, therapeutic interventions and vocational training. Each Centre of Tamana offers -speech, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, life skills training, computer education, music and dance, weight management and physical fitness, sports and extracurricular activities, counseling, behaviour modification, diagnostics and assessment facilities, family counseling.


Under the cherished dream of seeing each child become an independent adult the aims of the organization include [3] :

• Providing therapy and Counseling to children and their families.

• Maintaining a motivated, dedicated and quality conscious team of professionals.

• Contributing to the training and development of manpower in the field of special education.

• Providing legal advocacy services.

• Introducing relevant technology to enhance the effectiveness of special education.

• Conducting research in key areas of special education and training.

• Creating and enhancing greater public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with special needs.

• Networking with organizations worldwide.

Research

Tamana, in collaboration with Deakin University, Australia, launched TOBY (Therapy Outcomes by You) Playpad, a specially designed iPad application, which helps in making an early intervention for children with autism. The TOBY Laboratory was launched on the 5th of July 2013. [13][14][15]

Honours, Awards and Recognition

  • Tamana was awarded the National Award for Best Institution for Child Welfare by Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The award was presented by Hon'ble Minister for Women and Child Development Mrs Krishna Tirath on 23rd Jan in her office at Shastri Bhawan.
  • The first Mother Teresa Award (Nov. 1997) was presented to Tamana Special School for its dedicated services to the Mentally Impaired.
  • Dr. (Mrs.) Shyama Chona, President of Tamana, received the National Award for the Welfare Of People With Disabilities for the year 1997. It was an appreciation of years of struggle in the field of disability at a personal and institutional level for her.
  • NGO in Special Consultative Status with United Nation's Economic and Social Council, 2005.
  • National Award for Best Institution for Child Welfare 2006 from the Ministry of Women and Child Development , Govt of India.
  • Award for the Most Innovative Project Implementation in 2007 presented at the round table organised on Global Partnerships In Poverty Eradication And Health Care organised as part of annual ministerial review innovation fair (Asia)- An initiative of NGO DESA-United Nations Economic and Social Council & Mumbai Educational trust.


References

  1. ^ http://www.merinews.com/article/tamana-school-of-hope-transforming-lives/15855890.shtml
  2. ^ [[1]
  3. ^ Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council
  4. ^ List of Padma Shri Awardees (1990–99)
  5. ^ List of Padma Bhushan Awardees (1990–99)
  6. ^ [https:http://www.engineeringwatch.in/shayamachona Shayama Chona Former DPS Principal]
  7. ^ Diana Death Anniversary
  8. ^ Tamana Association launches Nai Disha
  9. ^ Tamana Official Website
  10. ^ Raising Barriers - Hindu
  11. ^ Tamana School of Hope transforming lives]
  12. ^ [[2]
  13. ^ Launch of TOBY Playpad
  14. ^ [TOBY Playpad Deakin Research]
  15. ^ New ipad application to help autistic children

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