Everyone in life aspires to grow up, get educated, trained and get a job to earn to be able to live ‘A Life With Self Esteem & Dignity’ through value adding Occupation.
There are many of our beneficiaries who cannot go out or do regular office work due to the severity of their physical / mental disabilities; but have definite qualities to perform under support and supervision of special educators. These youngsters are trained in Vocational Skills of various types, depending on their abilities and interest; and when they are ready, they work in teams in the Sheltered Work unit; they make and pack items of daily use and earn a stipend, towards ‘A Life With Self Esteem & Dignity’.
The primary Mission of MBA Foundation focuses on making every differently abled youth capable and confident of performing some value adding work and earn. While a few of the beneficiaries are able to go out and work – Open Employment, some of the qualified ones also work at the MBA Centre in Airoli in different capacities in responsible positions.
GODS’ Abode - Airoli
Recommended Age Group:
Adults with special needs in the age group of above 18 years.
The Sheltered Workshop program is aimed at equipping each adult beneficiary with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to perform productive work and earn with dignity. Beneficiaries with significant physical, intellectual or multiple disabilities require a supportive work environment where tasks are adapted to their abilities.
After completing Vocational Training, they are placed in our Sheltered Workshops, where they work in groups under the guidance of trained special educators and supervisors in a safe and structured environment free from the pressures of mainstream employment, allowing every individual to work at their own pace while developing confidence and independence and depending on their abilities, the beneficiaries may progress to open employment, work within the Foundation, or continue to be a part our Sheltered Workshops.
Beneficiaries also receive continuous skill enhancement and refresher training, counselling and therapy and participate in various recreational activities such as yoga, music, dance and bhajan singing ensuring their overall well-being.