Study Hall DOSTI

Nestled within Study Hall School, Development of Self Through Interaction (DOSTI) is an integrated program for children with disabilities. It was the first such initiative in Uttar Pradesh, and remains one of very few such programs in the state. Prior to DOSTI’s inception, many students with disabilities were being referred to Study Hall School because of its reputation for being a caring school that welcomed all children. The students were taken in and supported to the greatest extent possible without formal special educators. After a few years, as the student population increased, a formal program was designed to more directly meet their needs

In addition to academics and co-curricular activities, DOSTI organizes medical camps, awareness campaigns, mother/caregiver training programs, ability-based job placement, and home-based programs. DOSTI has a high degree of parent involvement and maintains strong communication with parents, helping them accept their children and learn how best to support them. Additionally, there are on-going teacher training workshops and a vocational unit for students to develop skills such as cooking and sewing. DOSTI uses the SHS campus and infrastructure and works at a greater degree of integration with the Study Hall student body.