KPAMRC dedicates itself to build a strong sustainable parents’ movement in the State to advocate for and protect the rights of persons with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Play the role of vanguard of the Parents’ movement in the country. Work for creating a society, free of all prejudices towards persons with disabilities and their inclusion in the mainstream. Also Strive for networking with other disability groups.
OUR MISSION:
The mission is to actively involve parents in setting up various services, such as Portagé Programme, Inclusive Education, Vocational Training and Recreational Centers, Respite Care Homes / Half Way Homes and Group Homes for rehabilitation of elderly mentally handicapped for life long care and to ensure their they also join the mainstream and live in the community as other citizens of the society.
The aims and objectives of the Association are manifold. The major ones are :
- To act as a catalyst and promoter in ensuring the growth of an expanding infrastructure for the welfare of persons with Mental Retardation and other Developmental Disabilities
- To keep in view the concept of Community Based Resource Development in achieving the above
- To be actively involved in supporting parents in the setting up of services for persons with mental retardation
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