The JK Maass Foundation is a an NGO based in Tamil Nadu, founded by Mr M Sudhakaran with the goal of providing adequate resources for physical rehabilitation for people of all backgrounds in order to benefit People with Disabilities (PWD), particularly children suffering from inflictions like cerebral palsy and mental retardation.
Founded in 2001, Mr Sudhakaran left his job as a physiotherapist at a multispecialty hospital after seeing the vast inequality in resources available to people with less money. With the support of his parents and after meeting all necessary government requirements, he opened his first clinic in Madurai - a small 10 feet room with just one patient. But word spread about his work and soon the project expanded, eventually garnering more support and lead to the foundation of a special school. Now the Foundation is dedicated to helping PWD in rural areas of Madurai and Ramnad districts and soon hope to establish a large institute to benefit all people with disabilities in Tamil Nadu.
Some of the services they provide include:
- JK Physiotherapy Hospital and research centre - Well equipped and staffed with a team of experts, the hospital provides therapy to people with physical ailments and also helps spreading awareness about the prevention and rehabilitation needed for mobility-related issues
- Able Kids special school - A school for children with cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism, recognized by the Tamil Nadu Government, which provides training and care for the children to help cultivate their self-esteem and confidence to approach the world around them
- Community based Rehabilitation - the program helps create awareness about Government welfare schemes, income generating sources and skill development training and rehab services.
To know more about this Foundation, please visit - http://jkmaassfoundation.org/.
A Standing Ovation is what JK Maass Foundation deserves for their noble cause!
To read complete issue click here
|