Meet our Students.
Each one of our students have a story to share – the journey to discover their ‘ability’, their struggles with social taboos, and the belief in the power of their dreams. Over the years, many special students at Garia Sathi have successfully battled every odd, chased their dreams and found their unique expressions.
We would like to share a few of those stories here with you – but, please do remember there are many more such young dreamers whose stories are in the making.
Be their cheerleader. Give wings to their dreams.
8 years old | Overcoming hearing disabilities through creative expressions
Anuska Mondal
A young girl of three had come to Garia Sathi, struggling to find a place in society due to her hearing challenges. In the last few years, Anuska has discovered a world of friends, fun and laughter where her challenges can no longer stop her.
Skilled at sewing and crafts, she enjoys making table runners and mats.
11 years old | When speech impairment is no boundary
Aritro
A naughty, lovable eleven-year-old, Aritro is passionate about school, friends and dance classes. His speech difficulties have never stopped him from expressing his dreams or sharing his needs with others.
Active on sports field as well as in art class, Aritro finds happiness in dance and music. Being a keen learner, he is able to leverage therapy lessons and vocational training to develop his skills and talent.
20 Yrs I From multiple physical disabilities to discovering ‘ability’
Shibasis Roy
Bilateral profound hearing loss had spelt silence for Shibasis, leaving him with only gestures for expressions.
With specialised training and therapy at Garia Sathi, his speech has started forming slowly enabling him to articulate simple alphabets and words. With new-found interest in art, his world is filled with colours now.
A very keen learner, Shibasis is more confident and quite self-reliant today.
5 years old I Learning to overcome mental retardation
Dev Piyada
Owing to poor sensory & motor system, little Dev was unable to walk, eat or even take care of personal needs.
After two years at the Garia Sathi institute, he is much more self-sufficient, walks around easily and takes care of his basic needs like eating, buttoning shirts and others.
17 years old I Communicating despite hearing and speech impairments
Priyanka
Priyanka had enrolled at Garia Sathi at the age of 10, having faced numerous challenges in getting right guidance for her physical disabilities. Her gentle nature and eagerness to learn made her an immediate favourite among teachers and classmates.
Never letting her hearing and speech challenges come in the way of communication, Priyanka is one of the most social students at school, prompt with formal greetings, interacting with outside visitors and helping others in class. She has taken a keen interest in vocational training, and is honing her expertise in stitching and embroidery.
18 years old | From Autism to financial independence
Rahul and Subhojit
Rahul and Subhojit showed the world that Autism cannot come in way of being economically independent! After six years of intensive training with our expert vocational trainers and therapists, the duo decided to explore employment opportunities.
Armed with self-confidence and guidance from the institute, Rahul and Subhojit are employed today at a garment shop and grocery store respectively, earning a respectful living.
11 years I Shinning bright through mobility challenges
Bipasa Sardar
Bipasa is like a ray of sunshine in every classroom making colourful patterns with her paint brushes – or soaking in the camaraderie with her friends.
In the last three years with Garia Sathi, she has learned to overcome her daily challenges with fine motor skills, and is able to remember simple multiplication tables, and recite beautifully in English.
Being self-aware and conscious of her attire, Bipasa is always well groomed and well-dressed in school.
