Rangammal Memorial Rehabilitation Society
Institutions
Rangammal Memorial Hr.Sec.School for the Hearing Impaired (RMHSSHI)
RMHSSHI was established in 1991 with an objective to teach children with hearing impairment and hard of hearing to be able to communicate effectively by developing spoken language and listening skills. Children with mild to profound hearing losses are being trained through strong speech, language, and auditory training focusing on individual needs, and family concerns, and to be integrated into the mainstream society.
RMHSSHI is committed to serving the children by providing
- Certified Teachers
All our staff is certified as special education teachers who have extensive experience with students with hearing impairment.
- School-Wide Staff Training
Staff members in all disciplines are trained in basic sign language.
- Family Education
We guide the families about hearing loss and sign language.
- Daily Equipment Checks
Our staff constantly checks that the hearing aid equipment that is provided by the school is working properly.
RMRSSHI has an Early Intervention (EI) program that is specifically designed for children (ages 0-5) with impaired hearing. Communication and family involvement are key components of this program which emphasizes the child’s development in the areas of language, cognition, speech, auditory and social skills. Within the classroom learning opportunities are provided in an encouraging atmosphere that nurtures independence, positive peer interactions, and self-confidence. The EI program provides:
- Low child to teacher ratio
- Developmental curriculum
- Family Involvement
- Ongoing diagnostic evaluation
- Individualized speech sessions
- Audio logical Services
Rangammal Memorial.School for the Intellectually Disabled (RMSID)
RMRS has a day school for people with intellectual disabilities. This school is dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, and young adults with this special need based on their strengths. We help our students form strong relationships through individualized strength-based, passion-based learning and equip them with the tools to develop friendships and maximize their potential to be a part of their communities.
Our highly trained teachers see and nurture each child, which will help them attain their fullest potential. We encourage parents and caregivers to be a part of the student’s journey, so they are trained to care for them during off-school hours and help them with home-based programs. We are committed to focusing on the student’s happiness and success so they have a meaningful occupation. We lead them to have a shining future.
The school provides various training like
Functional training: dressing, grooming, Home skills, cutting vegetables, self-feeding skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and toileting
Functional Academics: reading, writing, money concepts, time concepts, communication, number concepts, leisure time activities (imaginary play),
Therapeutics: Hydro Therapy, PT, OT, speech.
Co-curricular Activities: Music, dance, yoga, art, craft, story time, rhymes, physical exercise routine, indoor and outdoor playtime. We also conduct brain gym activities that involve thinking skills, problem-solving, physical balancing acts, concentration, and focus activities.
Early Intervention for Autism
Research shows that Early intervention for Autism has a long term positive effect on the symptoms and in skill developments. Early interventions not only give children the best start possible, but also the best chance of developing to their full potential. The sooner a child gets help, the greater the chance for learning and progress.Keeping this in mind, RMRS opened an Early intervention center for Autism as the first of this kind in 2019 in Thiruvanamalai.
We provide this program for children from ages 3-5. Our E arly intervention program is tailored to each child that allows them to progress at their own pace. Our trained teachers work individually with each child to reach their fullest potential.
Family support plays an important role in this program, having said that- we educate parents and care givers about techniques and strategies that are being used for the child’s development.
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing (FNSN)
Florence Nightingale School of Nursing (FNSN) was established in the year 2009 by Madam Slyvia Wright. The school provides a caring environment to foster nursing students who can administer high-quality nursing care to individual patients, families, communities, and to the local population.
Our nursing program aims to:
Our nursing program aims to:
- Provide a systematic problem-solving approach to provide effective care to culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups
- Modify care in consideration of the client's values, customs, culture, religion, and/or beliefs
- Communicate effectively using interpersonal skills
- Employ critical thinking to effectively provide high-quality nursing care
- Utilize professional values and standards as a basis for ethical nursing practice
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team in planning comprehensive care.
FNSN had an initial enrollment of 20 students which was enhanced to around 250 in 2022. The Institution has been recognized and is affiliated with the Directorate of Medical Education, Indian Nursing Council, and Tamil Nadu Nursing Council. About 70% of passed out students cleared the MRB (Medical Recruitment Board) and are working in various Primary Health Centers throughout Tamil Nadu. As of now about 230 students have successfully completed the nursing courses and have been placed in Private Reputed hospitals in and around Tiruvannamalai, Chennai, and Pondicherry.