| Papier Mache decorative items |
 Presently the mothers of the center in Dakshinpuri make handicrafts from papier mache. The papier mache work was earlier done by adult persons with mental handicap. A task analysis was done to link physical and mental abilities with the requirements of the job at hand. Thus the most strenuous but the most necessary is the initial soaking and pulping of newspapers, which is done by a severely mentally handicapped young man. The less demanding jobs and those needing less hand-eye coordination are done by the mentally handicapped and the more delicate painting and molding jobs are done by the women and the mothers.Combining this unit with the mothers group made for a better product, faster work and selling these provided an income to both the mothers and the adults. They are also made to take responsibility for purchasing supplies, make plans for selling and manage the whole unit themselves. We work towards a time when they will take on all the responsibilities for the management and administration of the group. |
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