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Executive Development Program for People with Disabilities (PwDs).

Kailash Shantilal Parmar is a Commerce Graduate who is married and comes from lower socio economic strata. Kailash had a good number of work experience in the area of administration and clerical work. His right leg is affected with Polio.

Though sincere and hardworking, Kailash lacked communication skills, specifically in spoken and written English.

He joined the weekend CEDAT program offered by NASSCOM Foundation in partnership with MBA Foundation at NF’s office in Mumbai. Kailash underwent the six months course on Basic Computer Application, Personality Development skills and proficiency in English language.

On completion of the course, there was a remarkable improvement in Kailash. His confidence was high. He got a job in TCS and works with a team doing US based data clearing. Kailash says “I was not confident enough to talk to people in English. After CEDAT, I have got a job in a good company and I have learnt proper communication etiquettes. My language has improved substantially. I talk to people in English with confidence. I thank MBA Foundation & NASSCOM Foundation for believing in me and my strengths.”

Therefore companies can come forward and run with assistance from NF such weekend courses in their respective premises for small groups of PwDs or other underserved groups. This will not only help individuals gain confidence but can also help diversity within companies especially when company employees and trainers can volunteer to become instructors for the course.

Ham honge kaamyab…..ek din…..

Manisha Subhash Bhurke is 38 yrs old female affected with Cerebral Palsy – Orthopedically. She is bound to a wheelchair and needs support for all her daily activities. She lives in MBA Foundation’s Life Care Center at Powai, Mumbai.
She joined CEDAT program offered by NASSCOM Foundation in partnership with MBA foundation. While undertaking the Computers and Executive Development (CEDAT) program she got employed with Transocean SEDCO FOREX International Drilling Inc. as Administration Assistant.

After she completed her course, she was able to organize her administration work in a better way. Communication in English has also improved considerably.
Manisha says “After completing CEDAT, I feel confident to talk to people and I have learnt a lot of office related procedures due to which I work in a more organized manner.”
 
It is this determination that drives people to change in their lives.  NGOs such as MBA foundation in true partnership spirit also play a crucial role in developing the course, curriculum and awareness on the sensibilities involved in managing PWDs.

NASSCOM Foundation is looking forward to support from industry in providing computers, courseware, trainers and mentors for such skill building programs.


Second innings for Niranjan Date, after an accident.

Imagine a 41 year old, able bodied commerce graduate’s life undergoing a complete turn due to an accident! This is exactly what happened to Niranjan Date. He had work experience in the area of typing and as office assistant. After the accident, he worked as an Accounts and Admin trainee with MBA Foundation who were parallelly counseling him for his new kind of life.

After completion of the Computers and Executive Development (CEDAT) program completion, he is more confident of himself, learnt Office work and etiquettes and more importantly learnt to overcome his disability. Niranjan says “I had hesitation in talking to people. But after CEDAT, I feel confident and my communication skill has improved tremendously. CEDAT has proved that people with disabilities also can work like normal people and achieve results”.

It is NF’s endeavour to sensitise industry on the capabilities of People with Disabilities. The PwDs can be an ideal talent pool that industry can employ or atleast consider internships. NF looks forward to such partnerships with interested companies.

 
 
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