SATHYANIKETHAN SPECIAL SCHOOL

Sathyanikethan at a glance

CV & Mary knew something was not right with their second son, Justin, the moment he was born. But they also knew he was a gift from God, and that God wanted them to be good stewards of the gift He gave into their care. Raising a differently abled child can be a difficult challenge. Such children cannot go to regular schools and require special care and attention at every step.

When Justin was 4 years old  he attended a regular school with the hope that he would succeed.  Since both teachers and students complained the family was forced to remove Justin from school. At that time they were told of a school for mentally disabled children in another city, but it was too far to commute daily.  This is when Mary expressed her desire to start a special school for mentally challenged children.

Sathya Nikethan, a school for the rehabilitation of physically handicapped and mentally challenged children, opened in June 2005. The school is located in Thiruvalla, Kerala. There are 47 students ranging from 3 years to young adults. These students come from different backgrounds and have a range of  disabilities, such as: Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down's Syndrome, and Hydrocephalus. Well-qualified professionals have been appointed to identify and serve the specific needs of each child. Our faculty includes special teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and vocational instructors.

Though much expense is involved in maintaining and running the school, most of the children are not able to pay any tuition fees because they are from poor families.  Our prayer is that God will strengthen our hands to manage this institution and make it grow for His glory to be a blessing to the mentally challenged children and their families.