Looking Beyond Survival
Enhancing Quality of Life for children with special needs and their families through an array of validated developmental interventions and aid their families with support services.

Looking Beyond Survival
In 2019, 317 million children and young people were affected by health conditions contributing to a developmental disability.

Looking Beyond Survival
They also encounter barriers to accessing health care and experience poorer quality of care when compared with their peers (from WHO)

Looking Beyond Survival
At Tamahar, we empower children with developmental disabilities and their families irrespective of their socio-economic background.

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Our Programs

At Tamahar, we’ve crafted a unique pedagogy tailored specifically for Indian conditions, yet infused with global techniques and scientific insights. Our mission is to support children with developmental disabilities through an extensive range of programs thoughtfully designed to meet their diverse needs. Our approach is to help each child reach key developmental milestones and lay a strong foundation for their future-not just academically but in their personal and social lives as well. We offer comprehensive mental health services, along with training in therapy, and skill development for their families as well.

Children Program

Our Children’s programs include Early Intervention, Nursery, Functional Academics, Prevocational Training and Sheltered Workshop, Auxiliary Therapy and Recreation Programs.

Family Services

Caregiving is a 24/7 job, especially when you have a child with special needs, and mostly it is without any respite care. This is enough to wear down the strongest of individuals. We have various family services to empower parents to develop their sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and personal fulfillment, which can have a positive ripple effect on the entire family. We encourage parents to pursue education, engage in skill development, and train them in entrepreneurship and product development. At Tamahar, we believe supporting parents of children with special needs is crucial for improving family dynamics and overall well-being. Tamahar trains parents to become primary therapists for their children.

HR Development

The ratio of professionals available to children requiring services is concerning, with the number of special education teachers significantly falling short of the demand. Tamahar focuses on building Human Resources by conducting training programs to increase the available interventionists at ground level.

Family Services

Caregiving is a 24/7 job, especially when you have a child with special needs, and mostly it is without any respite care. This is enough to wear down the strongest of individuals. We have various family services to empower parents to develop their sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and personal fulfillment, which can have a positive ripple effect on the entire family. We encourage parents to pursue education, engage in skill development, and train them in entrepreneurship and product development. At Tamahar, we believe supporting parents of children with special needs is crucial for improving family dynamics and overall well-being. Tamahar trains parents to become primary therapists for their children.

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Our Impact Story

In 2022, Likith, a once apprehensive child, found joy at Tamahar. Admitted to the Early Intervention program, he was initially unable to even sit without support and dependent on his mother for all his needs, Likith’s transformation was remarkable. Now, after 1 and half years of intensive therapy and dedicated efforts of his family, Likith walks independently using the K-walker and even takes a few steps without the walker.

Supriya is a talkative girl, very curious about everyone around her!! She had hyperactivity, aggression, and non-compliant behavior when she joined us in 2016-17. With a consistent use of behavior modification techniques along with other therapies she has settled down, her aggression has gone completely and she participates in all classroom activities with great enthusiasm.

Small-framed for his age, Madhav is a mischievous 16-year-old with wide-open eyes and a keen curiosity about the world. He joined Tamahar in 2012, spending a few years in the Early Intervention program before moving into Functional Academics in 2021 and, shortly after that, PVSW in 2023.

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Hear from our Supporters & Beneficiaries


The distinctive feature of Tamahar is its commitment to the cause, which focuses more on empowering the parents of special needs children through skilling and building their competency. Tamahar has dedicated staff who are fascinated by the work and tirelessly work. The parents work with the teachers and learn the necessary skills to help the growth of their children and other children. Perhaps this kind of work is very rare in our country.
Mr. V S Basavaraju | Former state commissioner, RPWD Act|Government of Karnataka. | Founder Secretary Disability NGOS Alliance – DNA

Tamahar Trust is one of the rarest trusts I have witnessed that gives need-based service to people with disabilities, especially people with multiple disabilities. These kinds of institutions are very few in India, in Bangalore and not everybody gives so many comprehensive services for children with multiple disabilities. I’m extremely happy with the way they are providing services, and I wish them good luck.
Dr. Anand | Functional Vision Specialist

 


Child Name : Sri Vishnu   ;   Joined on 08/09/2011
We have recently moved to Berlin, Germany, with our family. We met the authorities for Vishnu’s school with special needs. The reports from Tamahar were instrumental in helping them to understand Vishnu’s needs. The efforts of the Tamahar staff, Vaishali Mam, and the management have made a significant impact. The German authorities were amazed and impressed by the detailed report given by Tamahar. Tamahar has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to make a difference in Vishnu’s educational journey.
Father – Mr. M.Vijay Ganesh | Mother – Sowmya

Child name – Chiruvinayak
Every special child’s mother is resourceful. They can take care of their children, but Tamahar has made it even more easier and creative. Tamahar has also helped us to overcome our mental issues, reduce issues in the family and reduce our anxiety. I have not seen such an environment in any other institution. They treat everyone with respect and welcome us with a happy face.
Mrs. Kavitha   |     Parent Testimony

 


Our main purpose of choosing Tamahar is :
“Alvaria (Aspect India) truly believes in diversity and inclusion and we want to support and help build a more inclusive society that is accessible. Especially empowering every child in India, providing benefits and education making way for a better future.”
Thank you,
Alvaria   |   Aspect India

Donor
I came in contact with the wonderful organisation when they received the N.S. Hema Memorial award. The work they do is amazing & the way they keep even the parents of the kids engaged is something unique. Best wishes to Tamahar & team
Ms. Sunita Srinivas