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Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP) received its accreditation to NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) in 1995 and Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya in 1998. IICP takes pride in announcing a 100% pass rate in the Senior Secondary and Secondary Board Examinations.

Success Stories

Barsha Bhattacharya

Barsha Bhattacharya is a charming and pleasant young woman with cerebral palsy. She is a resident of Cheshire Home at Tollygunge and attends the Adult Training Centre of the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP). An active member of the Advocacy Group 'Ankur' of IICP, Barsha, despite her speech and physical impairment, is a fighter all the way.

Confined to a wheelchair, Barsha is a very sociable person who likes to share her thoughts, feelings and aspirations with those who are close to her. She is an AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) user and has participated as a trainer in AAC courses. She is now preparing for the Secondary Examination conducted by Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya, West Bengal to achieve her educational goals. She has appealed to the Principal Secretary, School Education to make necessary amendments in the examination system for people challenged like her. The dreamer in her is captured in her writings in verse and is also a testimony to her immense creativity. We share two of her translated poems with you.

MY DISABILITY

Disabled I may be
But will not stay confined
Shall break all doors
And cross the difficult times
To see the world
I shall rise
Facing the current
Strong and wise

YOUR COMING

You came like the southern breeze
And filled my heart with peace
You came like the moon in the dark sky
Your coming lit my life
You came like the autumn clouds
I was swept with you by my side
You came like the colours of spring
And splashed over my whole being

Deepak Nayak

Deepak is a 15+ year old boy with Spastic Hemiplegia who has hearing impairment. Since he is non-speaking, he communicates using gestures, signs and through his multi page communication board. Deepak is always ready to help his friends at school. He enjoys playing cricket , football and just loves to chat. While chatting on cricket with his friends one day through his communication board, Deepak noticed that the picture of the Pakistan team was missing in his board . So he just pointed at the picture of the Moon to communicate to his friends and teachers that he wanted to say something about the Pakistan cricket team. Deepak is a state level swimming champion. He has always been the winner in all the swimming competitions he has participated in. Recently, he has been selected for the Indian National team too.
Three cheers for Deepak!
Hip Hip Hoo-r-r-ay…

Mainak Debnath

Mainak Debnath is a very friendly and amiable young student of IICP who a First Division gained in the recently held Madhyamik Examination of the Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya Board. He is now studying for his Uccha Madhyamik Examination from the same Board.He received "National Scholurship" of Rs 5300/- for person disability for the year 2005-6. Mainak is a diligent student, a great organizer and an accomplished in Karate .

At one of the functions held in IICP he presented perfect karate techniques and enthralled his audiences.

He is also an amateur magician and his dreams are unlimited. Mainak, a charming personality is respectful to his elders. Good luck to you Mainak, for all that you want to achieve in life.

Sudipendu Dutta and Sudam Pal

Sudipendu Dutta: Sudipendu Dutta is a leader in the making. He is the most articulate spokesperson and an active member of IICP’s Advocacy Group, 'ANKUR'. He secured First Division marks in the Madhyamik and Uccha Madhyamik Examinations of the Rabindra Mukta Vidyalaya Board from the same Board.

Sudipendu raised vital questions on access about public attitude and inclusive education when he interacted with our President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at a CII programme held at Nandan in July 2005. He was also selected to represent and talk on behalf of IICP to a big gathering at a pre Republic Day programme in 2006 at the Raj Bhavan. This was spearheaded by our Patron, the Governor of West Bengal Shri Gopal Krishna Gandhi. He is a quiz buff and enjoys acting on stage. He is a very popular person and is loved by many. Our good wishes are always with you Sudipendu, and may you never look back.

Sudam Pal: Sudam Pal passed the Senior Secondary Examination of NIOS with a First Division and is now doing his B.Com Honours at Sarsuna College under the Calcutta University. Sudam with is a multi-faceted young man who is a keen dramatist, a quiz enthusiast and a competent singer. He is very comfortable moving around in a wheelchair but wishes that access would be improved in all spheres of living and traveling. His college has made a ramp so that he can wheel himself to the lift to get to his classrooms on the top floor. He is all praise for his new friends and professors in college who are ever willing to extend their helping hand whenever necessary.He is an active member of the Self Advocacy Group working for equal access and opportunities. He even sang for his old friends at IICP with his College Band for Children’s Day. Sudam, we are very proud of you and wish you all the best in life.

Nandan Chakrabarty

Nandan joined the Catering Unit of the Adult Training Centre at the Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP) as a Trainee for one year in 1993. Later, after being on placement as a volunteer for six months in the Administrative Department in 1996, he was offered a stipend to work with IICP. In 1997, IICP appointed Nandan permanently. Henceforth this young man has never looked back.He has received training in computers at IICP and has learnt to use the photocopy machine. His disability has never come in the way of his commitments to work or family. Soft spoken, efficient, friendly and the only child of his parents Nandan, who lost his mother a couple of years back is married and has become a proud father of an adorable daughter and son.

Biswajit Mazumdar

Biswajit, fondly known as Bishu is 9 years old. He is a very friendly, cheerful and energetic little boy. He has learnt to walk steadily than before and overcomes obstacles while walking. In the exhibition 'Kolkata on the Move' held at IICP in celebrations of its 31st Founders Day on 18th November 2005, Bishu played the role of a narrator to the hilt explaining the theme presented by his class on Kolkata’s Transport from Palki to the modern Metro Rails. His enthusiastic participation in all the extra-curricular activities is well appreciated and his fan-following is increasing day by day. His friends love his caring and helpful nature. Bishu’s hearing impairment has not come in the way of his studies and he is doing quite well in class. We wish him well in life.