Litttle did we know how enlightening and
rejuvenating colours
could be to the little developmentally challenged children
from
remote villages in Purulia.
Their disability coupled with environmental
deprivation and poverty had deprived them of most enjoyments of childhood. Life
was stagnated in a stale, grey pool of futility.
UDBHAAS came up with a new scheme to test
the creative abilities in these challenged children, some spastic, some with mental retardation, others
autistic. Our special educator sat with
them with paper, crayons and paint and with a little motivation and support
their artwork flourished! Instantaneously their eyes lit up, they simply loved
the effect of colours on the canvass. As colourful pictures evolved, heavenly
smiles of contentment appeared on the little faces, speaking tons of their
enjoyment and sense of achievement. The ability to create something colourful
was such a gratification for the kids and their parents. And for us, retrieving
the hidden talents was a revelation! It was the magic moment when we could all shout
out ‘WE CAN DO
IT!’
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