PEC, a unit of NORTH BENGAL COUNCIL FOR THE DISABLED [NBCD] continued to provide educational, therapeutic and rehabilitation services to children and young persons with disabilities during the quarter April-June 2026.

The programme continued to address the needs of children with visual impairment, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, multiple disabilities and other developmental disabilities.

The objectives of the supported programme are to:
1. Provide quality educational services to children with disabilities
2. Ensure regular therapy and rehabilitation interventions
3. Facilitate transportation support for children
4. Strengthen family and community participation
5. Promote functional independence and inclusion
6. Improve educational and developmental outcomes

Individual educational support is provided to children with disabilities. Classroom teaching and learning activities ; preparation and implementation of Individual Educational Plans [IEPs]; educational assessments, monitoring & examinations and learning evaluations with counselling and guidance for parents.

A 2-day Teachers’ Training Programme was conducted on 5th & 6th June, 2026, covering:
A. Individual Educational Plans [IEPs]
B. Individual Rehabilitation Plans [IRPs]
C. Monitoring tools
D. Teacher roles & responsibilities
This training strengthened the quality of educational services.

During the quarter, 14 children received regular therapy services which focused on:
i. Fine Motor Development
ii. Gross Motor Development
iii. Sensory Integration
iv. Communication Skills
v. Activities of Daily Living
vi. Functional Independence
Parents were provided with home-based guidance and exercises to continue interventions outside the therapy unit.

On 15th & 16th June, 2026 examinations and learning activities were organized for Parivartan students. The programme included assessments, quiz competitions and debate sessions involving approximately 20 students with disabilities. These activities promoted critical thinking, communication skills, confidence building, teamwork and knowledge sharing while encouraging active participation and inclusive learning among students.

An Astronomy Awareness Session was conducted on 16th June, 2026. It benefitted around 30 students. International Yoga Day was observed on 19th June, 2026 and International Day of Deafblindedness was observed on 25th June, 2026 involving 40 beneficiaries, parents and teachers, promoting health, awareness and inclusion.

During the quarter, livelihood and skill development activities continued successfully through two production units located at PEC. The programme aimed to enhance vocational skills, promote income generation and strengthen economic independence among women and persons with disabilities. A total of 18 women beneficiaries, including women with disabilities and women from the local community, regularly participated in various income-generating activities. Their involvement provided opportunities for skill enhancement, financial contribution to their families and increased social participation.

The programme resulted in :
I. Improved educational participation
II. Better therapy outcomes
III. Enhanced functional abilities
IV. Increased parental involvement
V. Greater community awareness
VI. Improved access to government entitlements
VII. Strengthened teacher capacity
VIII. Increased confidence and participation among children