Plight of special children Many of us are complete without any physical and mental defects.We need to thank God for this gift of being perfect in all respects and which makes us indifferent and take for granted.The compassion towards such individuals is not a natural response due to their limited numbers Besides being socially isolated and deprived, they are a mental burdened to the parents ,family with financial liabilities too. They may be a small number but their needs are monumental.Some special schools are a big relief but such facilities are not widespread and costs also are prohibitive Govt extends financial benefits to physically disabled but the formalities are daunting task to comply and are time consuming.
The general belief is that such special children are a curse ,restitution, punishment for some past faults in the family .But the perception is misplaced and it is an guilt complex with unnecessary pain without any special reasons of conclusions The parents during their lifetime spend their fortunes in time and resources in their maintenance and welfare.There are no special residential outlets to house them to meet their special needs These spcial children have specific needs often beyond the means of the families Special chairs, crutches medicines, pampers and even daily food requirements There is am individual on Deussua Chinchinim who has made it her mission to cater to such individuals in a limited way She raises resources through home made pickles wines donatios , etc Sone donations at times come in handy to reduce the burdened.The greatest joy to these special children is to feel loved and cared for She visits them on birthdays Christmas, new year, Diwali, and feast days carrying little gifts of love.They are also entertained by the committed group at their residencesThese individuals are spread beyond geographical boundaries Chinchinim Village Once a year these children are sponsored by well wishers on an excursions accompanied by the parents. For the first time ever our present MLA has volunteered to sponsor the event .It is a great encouragement for a worthy cause without political.mileageThe greatest moments of happiness for a day.Everyone is presented with a meaningful gift Chinchinim Village is proud that such a venture is being attended to by our considerate residents.There is hardly any publicity to this special compassionate activity in existence for over years.It is an activity of love , dedication and social commitment For the media II is not revenue generating message that deserves some space.It is all an individual effort with a group of dedicated individuals.Chinchinim residents need not only to be aware but actively participate in thi humanitarian effort in any way they can The P.CTrust had appreciated recognised and affirmed the promoter and honoured with a citation, publicity in konkani and English news paper Salute the promoter and also the benefactor who wish to be anonymous Nelson Lopes CHAIRMAN
