Background

Most persons with autism require lifelong support in significant aspects of their daily life such as self-care, financial or in their vocation and employment. With extended family systems in India fast disappearing, society provides no viable alternative support mechanisms for persons with autism when they lose their caregivers and are on their own. Specialist residential centres, that can provide this support when parents are no longer there or are unwell, are barely existent. The worry of “What after us?” haunts most parents.

Here lies the need of separate and safe Residential facilities. Many studies emphasized on the importance of the learning environment for autistic children, but none have focused on the idea of inclusive and universal design in houses which also plays a vital role in their happy and safe living.

Hence BHABNA has conceived the project ANANDA ASHRAM, an exclusive residential project for persons with Autism (Child/Adult), with lifelong care and meaningful engagement. Initally we are aiming to serve 20 to 30 residents (may expand in future), and towards this purpose has acquired ~10 acres of land beside Raghunathpur-Malandighi road in Kanksa block, Paschim Bardhaman District.

Purpose

Purpose of creating community where children and adults with autism will live a life of safety security and dignity in the residential project with with lifelong care and meaningful engagement.

The BHABNA shall create and provide the necessary infrastructure and environment conductive for an adult with autism as per their needs in ensuring a quality life for the entire family of the child/adult with autism and also for the adult in later life in his /her old age.

resident Profile eligibility

Children and young adult with Autism aged 11 to higher age group

A diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s syndrome

Learning and communication difficulties

May also have challenging behaviour and social difficulties

Initial intake capacity: 20, gradually could be increased to 50

Children and young adult with Autism aged 11 to higher age group

A diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s syndrome

Learning and communication difficulties

May also have challenging behaviour and social difficulties

Initial intake capacity: 20, gradually could be increased to 50

Residential Block

Single Rooms, Bath Attached

Room size 13 X 15

Bath 5X8

6 Ft Corridor

Block of 10 Rooms as per age group

Residential Care

Every child will be with a caregiver one on one basis

Caregivers will share the same room with child and is a continuous companion as well.

24X7 Holistic care

Every caregiver will be chosen & train with great care

In-campus Facilities

A Complete state of the art Special School on-Campus

Speech Therapy

Audio visual classroom

Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration

Sensory garden, Sensory walk

Swimming Pool / Hydrotherapy

Solar geysers for Hot water 24x7

24x7 Hours Generator back-up

AC rooms on request

Barber Shop

Vocational Centre for young adults

RO Water Treatment plant

Mini Hospital setup with doctor & Nurse

24x7 Ambulance availability

Sheltered Workshop unit for adults

Central Laundry to be managed by young adults

24 hrs CCTV Surveillance

Central Kitchen & dining Hall

Sensory Park, Cycling Track

Security & Safety

The facility will have round-the-clock professional security staff manning all entry and exit.

The entire facility will be under electronic surveillance 24x7, and access will given to parents to Live CCTV inputs of their child's room.

The head caregiver/hostel in charge will monitor every child's health every day including recording their temperatures etc.

A driver with a car will be stationed on campus for emergency care.

The Project Director & Founder of Bhabna will live on-campus to intervene in case of emergency.

Date of Opening / Inauguration Date of Opening : 12th January 2023

Bhumi Puja done: 25th October 2021

Initially we will start with only 20 children/adult with autism, for further details contact us.
Call: 7003203433, mail: bhabnacdc@gmail.com

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We would like to request you all to contribute selflessly for the great cause: Any amount will be highly appreciated

Bank Account details for NEFT:
Name:           BHABNA
A/c No:         329505000120
IFSC Code:   ICIC0003295
A/c Type:     Current
Bank:           ICICI Bank, Baghajatin Branch