🧩 Support Specially Abled Children
Empowering specially-abled and underprivileged children through empathy, creativity, and inclusive care — from scribes for the visually impaired to sensory boxes and soft toy making.
👁️🗨️ Scribes for Visually Impaired
Being a scribe for visually impaired students is not just about transcribing words; it’s about being a conduit for learning and accessibility. As a scribe, one must possess not only excellent writing skills but also empathy, patience, and a deep commitment to inclusivity. Each word typed or spoken carries the weight of enabling someone to access knowledge and participate fully in academic life.
Accessibility
Transcription
5-6 hours
🌍 Impact
Being a scribe for visually impaired students is more than a task; it’s a profound act of service that promotes equity, dignity, and the fundamental right to education for all.
🤝 Role of Volunteers
Volunteers selflessly give 3/4hrs of their day help a visually impaired student write his/her exam
🪀 Sensory Boxes to Autistic Children
Creating sensory toys for autistic children involves understanding their unique sensory needs and preferences. These toys aim to provide sensory stimulation and promote engagement and relaxation. Incorporating various textures, colors, and sounds can help stimulate different senses and provide a soothing experience. Sensory can be different textures that can be touched, colors – while most kids love bright colors there are few who love muted tones. Sounds are also form of sensory can be incorporated through toys that make gentle noises, such as chimes, rattles, or musical elements.
Sensory
Exploration
3 hours
🌍 Impact
By creating sensory toys tailored to the specific needs and preferences of autistic children, caregivers and educators can provide valuable tools for promoting sensory exploration, engagement, and comfort.
🤝 Role of Volunteers
Volunteers take time interacting with therapists to understand the needs of the kids in order to prepare relevant sensory items. While the Volunteers help make the toys, they also gain knowledge about the autism community.
🧸 Soft Toy Making For Cancer and Other Underprivileged Children
The Indian Roots Foundation conducts soft toys distribution events to bring joy and comfort to children from underprivileged backgrounds. Creating toys for children battling cancer is a labor of love that requires both creativity and compassion.
Child Well-being
Community Outreach
2 hours
🌍 Impact
The toy distribution activities have a profound impact on children’s emotional and psychological well-being. Receiving toys not only provides children with a source of joy and entertainment but also fosters creativity, learning, and social skills development. Each toy is crafted with the understanding that it can bring moments of joy and distraction to a child facing immense challenges.
🤝 Role of Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the success of these events. Designing toys to cater to the unique needs of cancer patients. Customizing toys to reflect the interests and preferences of each child adds a personal touch that fosters a sense of connection and understanding.