Shivani
8, student at Roman Catholic School, ThiruvallurShivani, daughter of a lorry driver and a homemaker and diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability, has worked her way into an inclusive school with the support of the SPASTN Early Intervention program.
Kanishka
4, Pulianthope, TamilnaduKanishka, daughter of a watchman and a homemaker, is a disabled child from an impoverished family. With Early Intervention support from SPASTN for the past 2 years, Kanishka has been showing remarkable improvement in daily movements that we take for granted.
Heena Kowser
10, Perambakkam, TamilnaduHeena joined SPASTN at the age of one, diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and intellectual impairment. After years of Early Intervention Support and therapy, Heena is a 10-year old who is able to sit up with support, communicate her personal needs and recognize her family.
We need your support!
We are in the business of providing hope to every child diagnosed with cerebral palsy, multiple disabilities, intellectual disability and autism, irrespective of economic and social strata. Help us in our mission with your generous contributions!
Teach and train disabled children from lower income groups to become self-sufficient
Enable families to provide therapy and specialized services to disabled children and young adults
Design and provide disability aids such as wheelchairs
Train passionate caregivers to become special educators
How your donation can help us
Help children with Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Disability, Intellectual Disability and Autism get education and therapy.
- Rs.4000: Buy a chair for a child with Cerebral Palsy or Multiple Disability
- Rs.6000: Pay one child’s special education program fee
- Rs.1600: Fund one month’s speech therapy
- Rs.5000: Fund customized foot sinal braces or hand orthotics for children with disabilities
- Rs.1,20,000: Adopt an employee of SPASTN for children with disabilities
- Rs. 20,000: Sponsor the one-year fees for the two-year-long Diploma Teachers Training Program for poor students
- Rs.40,000: Sponsor the entire fee for the two-year-long Diploma Teachers Training Program for poor students
- Other amounts: Celebrate birthdays or anniversaries of loved ones by donating once a year
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different ways in which I can donate to SPASTN?
You can donate in the following ways:
- Bank Account Transfer:
Account number - 10792463698
The Spastics Society of India,
State Bank Of India, SME Branch,
2nd floor, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
IFSC code: SBIN0013361 - Cheques addressed to The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu
CSIR Road, Taramani, Chennai 600113 - Use Razorpay or the UPI code to donate to us
Are SPASTN donations Tax Exempt?
Yes, all donations to The Spastics Society of Tamilnadu are tax exempt under the Section 80G of the income tax provides an income tax deduction on to the tax-payes on donations made to institutions like The Spastics Society of TamiNadu.
Will I get an online receipt for my donation?
Yes, once your donation process is completed on our website, you will be emailed a receipt and also a tax exemption certificate.
Can I make a donation in cash?
Donations upto INR 2000 are accepted in cash.
How else can I contribute to SPASTN
You can volunteer with SPASTN and spend time with children in different ways. Write to us with more details at thespasticssocietyoftamilnadu@gmail.com
Can I volunteer or intern with SPASTN?
You can volunteer with SPASTN and spend time with children in different ways. Write to us with more details at thespasticssocietyoftamilnadu@gmail.com
If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us at thespasticssocietyoftamilnadu@gmail.com
What Our Supporters Have to Say
We stepped into SPASTN 20 years ago and saw the dedicated, experienced team here. We also saw the tremendous happiness in the children who come here. Our German friends who specialize in treatment for disabled children have expressed their happiness in the care given to these children at SPASTN. The present director Mrs L.V. Jayashree is very capable and engaged in the growth of SPASTN for the benefit of the children, their families and the institution. We are very happy and deeply appreciative of SPASTN’s work.
Jan-Uwe Burmeister
Chairperson, Yoga Vereinigung Rajagopalan e.V. (YVR), GermanySPASTN has been a lighthouse for children with disabilities for many decades. The untiring efforts of Team SPASTN has helped many individuals in finding meaning in their lives. It has been a privilege for Sense India to be a partner with SPASTN to reach out to people with deafblindness & multiple disabilities in South India.
Akhil Paul
Director, Sense International IndiaOur Engagement with SPASTN began in 2017 through our ‘Logicares program’, an initiative for giving back to the community. The Chennai Logitech team has been involved in volunteering initiatives such as sports day events, autism awareness programs and donating to SPASTN. It has been a great opportunity for our volunteers to know about Spastn and the dedication of the staff and teachers towards special children. A special mention to Ms Jayashree and Ms Bhuvana for all the support towards Logicares initiatives.
Gomathi GK
Manager, Logitech Engineering & Designs India Pvt LtdSamarthyam partnered with SPASTN to promote infrastructure accessibility and to make India inclusive. We are proud to be associated with an organisation that promotes universal accessibility with a focus on independent living, early intervention and quality of life for children with developmental disabilities. SPASTN has showcased that it is possible to change mindset and lives if one is committed to making the right effort and teamwork helps in achieving ‘leave no one behind’.