EI App Onboarding NGO Coimbatore Spastic Trust

Founded in 1991 and registered as a charitable trust in 1998, Coimbatore Spastic Trust (CST) supports individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Initially starting with Ashirwad Special School in YWCA, Coimbatore, CST now operates centres in R.S. Puram, Keeranatham, and Annur in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, currently follow-up 200 children and individuals aged 0 to 40 years.

CST’s mission is to help people with special needs realize their potential, live with dignity, and create awareness through every interaction.

• Early Intervention and Therapy: Physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy to improve motor, cognitive, and social skills.
• Special Education: A tailored curriculum to develop academic, life skills, and foster independence.
• Vocational Training: Skills training in areas including tailoring, computers, and assembly work to prepare individuals for employment and financial independence.
• Community-Based Rehabilitation: Outreach programs to integrate individuals with disabilities into society and reduce stigma.
• Home-Management Services and Family Counselling: Support for families through home-management services and counselling.
• Medical Intervention and Residential Care: Medical support and residential care for individuals requiring round-the-clock assistance.

Since its inception, CST has positively impacted over 1000 individuals, empowering them with education, vocational skills, and community integration. The trust continues to expand its services, supporting individuals throughout their lives and fostering a more inclusive society.

Coimbatore Spastic Trust (CST) is taking a significant step toward improving the impact of its services by integrating the Enabling Inclusion® App from Amar Seva Sangam. This innovative tool will streamline the monitoring of activities and help track the progress of children under CST’s care, ensuring more effective and personalized support. To ensure the staff is fully prepared to leverage the app’s capabilities, CST organized comprehensive in-person training sessions from December 26th to 28th. A total of 9 team members participated in these sessions, including 1 management personnel, 1 Team Leader, 1 physiotherapist, and 6 special educators. The training was designed to provide the team with the necessary skills to efficiently utilize the app and improve the overall quality of services provided to children. With this new tool, CST is set to enhance its ability to monitor, assess, and promote the development of the children it serves, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.