Case Study on Bal Kalyan Sanstha
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This research is a case study of an organization named “Bal Kalyan Sanstha, Pune”. Bal Kalyan Sanstha is a non-profit organization which mainly aims at providing recreational and cultural facilities to the differently-abled children in the state of Maharashtra.
The purpose behind this case study is that the researcher wants to explore the recreational, cultural and welfare activities of this institution to all people. This chapter reveals the need and importance of recreational and cultural activities in the lives of disabled students (DS). It also discusses about rights of disabled children and various programmes undertaken by government for the welfare of the disabled.
1.2 DISABILITY AND RECREATION
Disability is any physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities. The term disability is conventionally used to refer to attributes that are severe enough to interfere with, or prevent, normal day-to-day activities. There are 600 million disabled people in the world and in the past very few recreational activities were available to them.
Recreation is an essential part of human life and finds many different forms which are shaped naturally by individual interests but also by the surrounding social construction. Sport for persons with disabilities is not a new concept, but its full potential as a powerful, low-cost means to foster greater inclusion and well-being for persons with disabilities (PWD) is only beginning to be realized. Activities such as swimming, dance, music and sports aid in not only the mental and physical health of a disabled child, they also help in the development of self-confidence and boost morale. Disabled children, just like the rest of us, need the thrill and enjoyment that recreational activities can provide. They are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
1.3 IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION
Recreation is about engaging in delightful activities
INTRODUCTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This research is a case study of an organization named “Bal Kalyan Sanstha, Pune”. Bal Kalyan Sanstha is a non-profit organization which mainly aims at providing recreational and cultural facilities to the differently-abled children in the state of Maharashtra.
The purpose behind this case study is that the researcher wants to explore the recreational, cultural and welfare activities of this institution to all people. This chapter reveals the need and importance of recreational and cultural activities in the lives of disabled students (DS). It also discusses about rights of disabled children and various programmes undertaken by government for the welfare of the disabled.
1.2 DISABILITY AND RECREATION
Disability is any physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities. The term disability is conventionally used to refer to attributes that are severe enough to interfere with, or prevent, normal day-to-day activities. There are 600 million disabled people in the world and in the past very few recreational activities were available to them.
Recreation is an essential part of human life and finds many different forms which are shaped naturally by individual interests but also by the surrounding social construction. Sport for persons with disabilities is not a new concept, but its full potential as a powerful, low-cost means to foster greater inclusion and well-being for persons with disabilities (PWD) is only beginning to be realized. Activities such as swimming, dance, music and sports aid in not only the mental and physical health of a disabled child, they also help in the development of self-confidence and boost morale. Disabled children, just like the rest of us, need the thrill and enjoyment that recreational activities can provide. They are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future.
1.3 IMPORTANCE OF RECREATION
Recreation is about engaging in delightful activities