Ananda Ashram
A village for independent living with dignity & freedom for children/adults with Autism.
Background
Most persons with autism require lifelong support in significant aspects of their daily
life such as self-care, financial or in their vocation and employment. With extended
family systems in India fast disappearing, society provides no viable alternative support
mechanisms for persons with autism when they lose their caregivers and are on their
own. Specialist residential centres, that can provide this support when parents are no
longer there or are unwell, are barely existent. The worry of “What after us?” haunts
most parents.
Here lies the need of separate and safe Residential facilities. Many studies emphasized
on the importance of the learning environment for autistic children, but none have
focused on the idea of inclusive and universal design in houses which also plays a vital
role in their happy and safe living.
Hence BHABNA has conceived the project ANANDA ASHRAM, an exclusive residential
project for persons with Autism (Child/Adult), with lifelong care and meaningful
engagement. Initally we are aiming to serve 20 to 30 inmates (may expand in future),
and towards this purpose has acquired ~10 acres of land beside Raghunathpur-
Malandighi road in Kanksa block, Paschim Bardhaman District.
Purpose
Purpose of creating community where children and adults with autism will live a life of
safety security and dignity in the residential project with with lifelong care and
meaningful engagement.
The BHABNA shall create and provide the necessary infrastructure and environment
conductive for an adult with autism as per their needs in ensuring a quality life for the
entire family of the child/adult with autism and also for the adult in later life in his /her
old age.
Inmate Profile eligibility
● Children and young adult with Autism aged 11 to higher age group
● A diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s syndrome
● Learning and communication difficulties
● May also have challenging behaviour and social difficulties
● Initial intake capacity: 20, gradually could be increased to 50
● Children and young adult with Autism aged 11 to higher age group
● A diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s syndrome
● Learning and communication difficulties
● May also have challenging behaviour and social difficulties
● Initial intake capacity: 20, gradually could be increased to 50
Residential Block
● Single Rooms, Bath Attached
● Room size 13 X 15
● Bath 5X8
● 6 Ft Corridor
● Block of 10 Rooms as per age group
Residential Care
● Every child will be with a caregiver one on one basis
● Caregivers will share the same room with child and is a continuous companion as well.
● 24X7 Holistic care
● Every caregiver will be chosen & train with great care
In-campus Facilities
● A Complete state of the art Special School on-Campus
● Speech Therapy
● Audio visual classroom
● Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration
● Sensory garden, Sensory walk
● Swimming Pool / Hydrotherapy
● Solar geysers for Hot water 24x7
● 24x7 Hours Generator back-up
● AC rooms on request
● Barber Shop
● Vocational Centre for young adults
● RO Water Treatment plant
● Mini Hospital setup with doctor & Nurse
● 24x7 Ambulance availability
● Sheltered Workshop unit for adults
● Central Laundry to be managed by young adults
● 24 hrs CCTV Surveillance
● Central Kitchen & dining Hall
● Sensory Park, Cycling Track
Security & Safety
The facility will have round-the-clock professional security staff manning all entry and exit.
● The entire facility will be under electronic surveillance 24x7, and access will given to parents to Live CCTV inputs of their child's room.
● The head caregiver/hostel in charge will monitor every child's health every day including recording their temperatures etc.
● A driver with a car will be stationed on campus for emergency care.
● The Project Director & Founder of Bhabna will live on-campus to intervene in case of emergency.
Tentative Date of Opening : 12th January 2023
Bhumi Puja done: 25th October 2021
Initially we will start with only 20 children/adult with autism, for further details contact us.
Call: 7003203433, mail: bhabnacdc@gmail.com
Support Us by your precious Donation
We would like to request you all to contribute selflessly for the great cause: Any amount will be highly appreciated
Bank Account details for NEFT:
Name: BHABNA
A/c No: 329505000120
IFSC Code: ICIC0003295
A/c Type: Current
Bank: ICICI Bank, Baghajatin Branch
