A true ‘Peranbu’ story

TIRUCHY : Like any other parent, P Sundaram, close to become a septuagenarian, was always worried about his 37-year-old son, who is intellectually disabled. Though there are welfare departments for persons with disability, Sundaram points out, “Persons with intellectual disabilities are far different from other disabilities and they need more attention and care.” However, Siragugal stands out both as a special needs school and a manufacturing unit, offering comprehensive training tailored to the unique abilities and aspirations of people with intellectual disability. Last year, five students cleared TNPSC with the help of scribes and got placed in jobs, and 14 students have cleared class 10 and got promoted,” Sundaram shares. He emphasises the significance of educational opportunities at special needs schools, which not only reflects a commitment to inclusive education but also highlights the untapped potential of these students. Krishna Kumari, a dedicated parent whose daughter Sai Kasthuri was one of the earliest students to join the organisation, says, “My daughter was the third student registered in Siragugal.