Pratibandhi Kalyan Kendra (PKK) was established as a school for children with hearing impairment and is recognized as a special school by the Department of Mass Education, Government of West Bengal. Long before the enactment of the PWD Act in 1995, PKK embraced the principle of inclusion, successfully integrating many children into general schools. Over the years, PKK’s role has evolved to encompass a broader mission, ensuring inclusive education across all domains. Our approach combines learning in both institutional and community-based settings, fostering a socially and culturally appropriate environment for learning. With advancements in technology, improved hearing aids, early detection, language training, and parental empowerment, the global approach to educating and rehabilitating hearing-impaired children has significantly transformed.
Preschool Section
The preschool section provides specialized training for early-identified children with hearing impairment to develop their language and speech skills. Parents are actively involved in this process to prepare children for successful inclusion in broader educational settings.
Primary, Junior and Secondary Sections
In the Primary, Junior, and Secondary sections, children attend classes I-X in mainstream schools while receiving support from PKK in ongoing audiological management, language and speech development, remedial education, and parents’ training.
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Parents’ Training Programme and other assistance
The education programme includes a rigorous and in-depth parents’ training component to ensure quality support and continued learning at home for children with disabilities. In addition, it facilitates access to government entitlements and arranges assistance such as hearing aids, teaching aids, travel support, and basic food for children from particularly socio-economically disadvantaged families.
Capacity Building of Mainstream Educators
Efforts are made to build the capacity of teachers in mainstream schools by conducting school visits and organizing meetings to help them understand the specific needs of children with deafness and promote inclusive education practices.
Community Awareness and Inclusion Activities
Events are regularly held to raise community awareness about the abilities, rights, and entitlements of children with disabilities. These include inclusive sports events, cultural programmes, observance of special days, art workshops, seminars, and sensitization drives.
