Establishment of an Offline Learning and Rehabilitation Center

For Visually Impaired Students
Architectural design of the proposed center

About the Trust

Devbhoomi Divyangjan Gurukul is a registered public charitable trust (Registration Number: 313/2025), headquartered in Sudhowala, Vikasnagar, Dehradun (Uttarakhand). The main objective of our establishment is the all-round development of Divyangjan, especially visually impaired persons and disadvantaged sections of society.

Led by Founder and Managing Trustee, Shri Amit Singh Negi, a visually impaired teacher dedicated to understanding challenges at the grassroots level. The Trust is managed by an experienced Board including Smt. Sita Mehra (Secretary) and Mr. Rohit Singh Rawat (Treasurer).

Our Mission

Complete Self-Reliance

Making visually impaired siblings financially independent through proficiency in modern computer education (I.C.T.), coding, and digital skills.

Accessibility

Building a physical campus equipped with tactile pathways, ramps, and accessible facilities for completely independent living.

Practical Skills

Teaching orientation, mobility training, and essential skills of daily living alongside academic knowledge.

Inclusive Society

Creating a sensitive environment through awareness activities to dispel misconceptions about disability.

Key Achievements

Technical Empowerment

Hundreds of students have become fully proficient in computers and smartphones through our "I.C.T. Basic to Advanced" courses.

Social Impact

Connecting the most disadvantaged and marginalized persons with the mainstream of rehabilitation and education.

Self-Reliance

Many of our trained students are currently leading a self-reliant life through dignified employment in various fields.

Why the need for an Offline Center?

Technological advancements have made online education possible, but its outcomes for visually impaired persons are limited. A physical center is an indispensable cornerstone for empowerment.

Limitations of Online Learning

Computer software (NVDA/JAWS) and smartphone accessibility are difficult to learn by listening only; they require a trainer's personal presence and hands-on experience.

Orientation & Mobility

Mobility training can be effectively delivered only within a physical premises designed with barrier-free infrastructure.

Peer Learning

When students with disabilities live together, they learn from each other's experiences, leading to an unprecedented boost in confidence.

Key Programs to be Conducted

State-of-the-art I.C.T. Training: Intensive training in computer coding, software development, and smartphone accessibility.
Competitive Exam Coaching: Specialized preparation for government jobs and bank exams.
English & Communication: Training in speaking and writing effectively to capitalize on global opportunities.
Chess & Mental Games: Professional training to enhance concentration and strategic thinking.
Vocational Skills: Training in music, handicrafts, and other small-scale industries for self-employment.
Orientation Training: Practical exercises to move freely with the White Cane and understand surroundings safely.

Key Facilities of the Proposed Centre

Sensory Museum

A unique learning experience through touch-based exhibitions, giving new wings to the curiosity and imagination of students through tactile exploration.

Clean and Safe Hostels

Comfortable rooms with modern amenities, providing a safe and secure residential environment that feels like home.

Nutritious Mess

A spacious and hygienic mess ensuring balanced and nutritious food for the overall development of students.

Smart Computer Lab

Equipped with specialized screen reading software (NVDA/JAWS) for learning coding, designing, and digital skills.

Barrier-Free Infrastructure

Lifts with marking, tactile pathways, and ramps ensuring safe mobility throughout all floors of the campus.

Special Vehicle Facility

Specially equipped vehicle arrangement for students to travel safely and comfortably.

Proposed Budget Breakdown

(a) Construction & Infrastructure: ₹50,00,000

Includes a two-storey building, classrooms, hostels, dining hall, temple, tactile pathways, ramps, and elevators.

(b) Technical Equipment & Furniture

Smart Lab equipment (NVDA/JAWS), Tactile Displays, modern residential furniture, and 24-hour CCTV surveillance.

(c) Student Wellbeing

Nutritious food, medical facilities, and maintenance of special vehicles.

Call to Action: Support Our Cause

"Our goal is not just to erect a brick-and-mortar building, but to lay a foundation of self-confidence on which our Divyang children can write their own destiny."

Bank: State Bank of India
A/c No: 44885535645
IFSC: SBIN000800
Branch: Vikasnagar, Dehradun
Trust Reg: 313/2025

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