Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan is an initiative of the WAVE Group in laying a foundation for the training and rehabilitation of the differently abled children. The NOIDA based institution is the largest of its kind in Asia with more than 600 children enrolled in the school. The special school is dedicated to make such children self-confident and to provide them a place in the society where they are not only accepted but also respected for their special abilities.The Niketan is fully committed and dedicated for the rehabilitation of children with intellectual impairment, cerebral palsy, autism and multiple disability. It is trusted that these children should be loved and respected in the society as any other normal child 

The school campus hosts 35 class rooms, one physiotherapy and occupational hall, four speech therapy departments, one seminar hall, a kitchen, canteen and a dining hall.

Other facilities include:

• Ramp and sensor – operated door at the entrance for wheel chair users
• Toilets have bigger doors and cabins are available for wheelchair users. Low height wash-basins for children are provided.
• The building is fully equipped with fire-fighting system as per NBC norms.
• The safety of children is ensured with CCTV surveillance.
• Adequate parking for all vehicles including buses is available in the premises.
• The school has adequate power back-up.

The school provides the following programmes:

Early Intervention

Early Intervention Therapy is geared towards teaching basic life skills to children between 3 and 6 years of age. This therapy sets the right foundation for further learning that a child with special needs may need. The module focuses on imparting the basic skills in activities of daily living, motor skills, communication, and linguistic, social, and emotional context.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy involves the use of latest software that helps the child develop normal speech habits and a positive attitude towards vocal communication. The experienced therapists work at removing a child’s fear of stammering and maintaining fluency in speech.

Special Education

The school imparts customized Individual Education Programme (IEP) that is focused to develop academic skills, communication skills, social skills, motor skills, applied and functional academics, self-care, life skills, recreational skills and prevocational skills through research-based methodologies.

Vocational Training

At MBCN, we impart the right vocational training to each student, depending upon their capabilities and limitations, to bring them at par with the world. Our vocational training programme, Swayam, engages them in various activities for creating handcrafted and eco friendly products. They learn to design and create paper bags, envelopes, cards, holders, gift boxes and other handmade office items. In exchange, money is not all they get. This training gives them a sense of self-worth and economic independence. Besides, they learn the skill of developing interpersonal relationships. The children who do not show much progress on the academic front are encouraged to pursue the vocational training programmes. Swayam products, made by special children, are purchased by various corporate houses and organizations. Not only this, the students also get a stipend for their contribution, as an encouragement for their hard work and special skills.

Occupational Therapy

The primary objective of occupational therapy for special children is to enable them to move forward in their lives without any physical dependence on someone else. To help them lead an independent life, the occupational therapy improves their participation and performance in daily activities such as self-care, navigation, school and play, among others. The therapists assess the home and work environments of every child individually and chalk out the adaptive measures that may be exercised by them. Also, we assist them with adaptive equipment’s, like wheelchairs, hearing aids, splints, crutches etc. and educate them about their usage. Our therapy also includes meeting their families on a regular basis, so that the family can modulate therapy and extend it to the home environment as well.

Physical Therapy

Our Regular physical therapy programme provides physically challenged children with opportunities to reach their optimal functional ability. Treatment may include activities and exercises for strengthening, stretching, range of motion, relaxation, endurance, head and trunk control, gait training, sensory integration and gross motor challenging. Working within an interdisciplinary team approach, our special educators regularly work with physiotherapists for daily activities that enhance the child’s physical therapy programme.

Achievements

• MBCN  has been awarded with, National Award from Vice President of India, Mr. Venkaiah Naidu for being the ‘Best Institution working for the Empowerment of persons with  Disabilities’ in India on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 2018
• MBCN has been ranked among top 10 Special Needs school in India by EducationWorld C-fore Survey 2017.(Ranking India-06th, Delhi/NCR-03rd   and 01st in Noida)
• MBCN is awarded with 'Rajeev Gandhi State Award’ for ‘Best CSR project’ in 2008 in the field of rehabilitation
• ‘Derozio’ Award by council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations in 2011 in recognition of outstanding service to Education & Human Enrichment
• We have developed “A Caregivers handbook for dealing with menstrual hygiene management in the special need adolescent”, in collaboration with Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Noida
• We have developed a caregiver’s handbook SWAYAM, for teaching Developmental Skills to the Children with Developmental Delays
• Certificate of Appreciation (EduACE) as best Institution in 2015
• Global Education Summit Award for outstanding work in PWD Education in 2016