On 26.02.2012, a delegation from Hidayah Foundation paid a visit to Special school for childrens who are mentally impaired and physically handicapped, to study and prepare ourselves for the project, which will be launched at the Hidayah Share and Care Colony. Hidayah Foundation aims to build one of its kind special needs school for children belonging to BPL families that are not given professional care and proper induction into the society.

First visit
An institute managed by Calicut Islamic Cultural Society
Name of institution : Sneha Mahal School
Established year : 1988
Palce : Calicut
Status of Childrens : Mentally impaired & physically handicapped
No. of Childrens : 70 (60 male + 10 female)
No. of staff : 5+8
(5 no’s teaching staff + 1 no warden + 4 no. Nurses + 3 no. Kitchen staff)
Building : 1300 sq FT 04 halls. 7 class rooms, dining + bed rooms
Other facilities: Computer centre, book binding centre, craft centre, Physio therapy, music therapy, Games room, physical exercise.
Details of teaching staff: Total no. of staff- seven. Who are PUC + DSEMR qualified a sum of Rs. 4000/- to 7000/- is being paid as salary. Additionally there are 4 staffs 1 no warden + 3 no cooks.

Students:
Admission Age: 7 years and allowed to continue up-to the age of 20 years. Few childrens who reside in hostel are allowed to visit their homes once in a month.

Teaching level:
1. Care group
2. Primary stage A-B-C
3. Secondary
4. Pre vocation
5. Vocation section
Fees : No fees (Voluntary donation accepted)
School Timings : morning 10.00 A.M to 4.00 P.M
Description of childrens : Muslim 55+ 15 others
Contact No. : 09847001942
Contact Person : H.M Abdul Nasir

Second Visit
Name of Institution : Rehmaniya School for mentally retarded and Handicapped- Veliparamba
Established : 1990
Status of Childerns : Mentally impaired/ Handicapped
No.Of Childrens : 175 (120 male + 55 female)
No. of staff : 12 no teaching staff + 7 others
Building : Old model house to accommodate all classes. Separate arrangement for hostel (bedroom + dining)
Course offered : They also offer 2 year DSEMR course for PUC passed students.
Teachers Salary : A sum of Rs. 3500/- to 5500/- salary offered according to experience
Classes :
1. Care group
2. Primary A, B, C
3. Secondary
4. Pre- vocation
5. Vocation
Fees : Totally free
Admission Age : 7 years and continued up to the age of 30 years
Address : H.M Safiya
15/769- Valliparambu
Calicut- 673008
Tel: 0495-2353513
0495-2358154