Manasa Institute of Child Health & Disability Studies

19/08/2026

🇮🇳𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 & 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮 🎉

As part of our Independence Day celebrations, Manasa organised a joyful and engaging session of 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 for our special children on 13th August, 2026. The children enthusiastically participated in walking activities for children with Cerebral Palsy, Musical Chairs, arranging lunch baskets, and the Ball-in-the-Bucket activity. 🏃‍♀️🎵🧺🏀

Beyond the fun, these activities provided opportunities to practice 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲—while encouraging every child to participate, enjoy and experience the joy of achievement.

A wonderful day of 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 at Manasa! 🌟🇮🇳

15/08/2026

Manasa celebrated the 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The celebrations featured flag hoisting followed by cultural performances by the special students, including patriotic songs, slokas and dances.

The programme was graced by Guests of Honour Sri M. Vijay Kiran, Director, Covalent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli, Senior Consultant – Surgical Oncology, Apollo Hospital; and Sri V. Neelotpala Sarma, Treasurer, Global Illumine Foundation.
Addressing the gathering, the guests appreciated the dedicated efforts of Manasa's teachers, therapists and staff in nurturing and empowering children with special needs. Sri M. Vijay Kiran emphasised the importance of patience, compassion and specialised skills in working with children with special needs. Dr. Krishna Kiran Kannepalli assured support from Global Illumine Foundation towards the higher education of children with special needs, while Sri Neelotpala Sarma commended the efforts of the Manasa team.

A vocational student M. Venkat Sai Reddy delivered a speech in sign language which was interpreted in words by Smt.G. Swarna Rekha. Smt. Zakia Mansoor spoke on the therapy services being provided at Manasa and Smt. Ratnanjali spoke on various vocational activities at Manasa. Prizes were presented to students who participated in the games and sports competitions.

Students, parents, teachers, therapists, staff and well-wishers actively participated in the programme. The celebration concluded on a joyful note, reaffirming Manasa's commitment to special education, empowerment and creating meaningful opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities. The Guests of Honour visited the facilities at Manasa including the gardening activity.

12/08/2026

Two staff members from Manasa – Sri B. Narayana and Smt. D. Soundarya – participated in the Urban Farming & Kitchen Gardening Expo 2026 today at the Federation House, Red Hills, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad organized by the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI)

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Three staff members from Manasa—Smt. B. B. Koteshwari, Smt. K. Sandhya Rani, and Smt. D. Soundarya—participated in a three-day residential, hands-on training programme from 29–31 July 2026 on “Flower Upcycling, Paper Upcycling, Wax Products, Rakhi Making and Packaging,” organised by Craftizen and Petalists.

The training focused on creating organic Holi and rangoli colours, incense (dhoop) sticks, rakhis, decorative candles, and other eco-friendly products. These newly acquired skills will enrich Manasa’s vocational education programme and will soon be integrated into our vocational training curriculum.

Through such meaningful learning opportunities, we aim to empower our students to explore their creativity, build confidence, develop practical skills, and move towards greater independence and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

25/07/2026

🌟 Periodic Review & Counselling Session with the CognitiveBotics Team 🌟

At Manasa, we believe that consistent guidance, collaboration, and individualized support play a vital role in every child’s growth and development. Today, the therapists and special educators at Manasa, with the support of the CognitiveBotics team, individually reviewed the learning progress of children enrolled on the CognitiveBotics platform.

The session focused on reviewing each student’s progress, discussing individualized intervention strategies, and providing meaningful counselling and guidance to support their developmental journey. These regular interactions strengthen our shared commitment to holistic, child-centred care and education. 🌱

The CognitiveBotics team—Gnapika Manchikalapadu, Psychologist; Grithika V Asrani, Product Success Associate; Ganesh Bommakanti, Video Editor; and Janaki Pyla, Senior Software Engineer—was present at Manasa today. Together, we continue to strive towards creating pathways for growth, inclusion, and brighter futures. 🤝✨

15/07/2026

🌿🍌 Learning by Doing! 🍌🌿

Today, Manasa Vocational students harvested a bunch of bananas grown with their own hard work and care. After cutting the bunch from the tree, they grouped and sold the raw (curry) bananas, gaining valuable hands-on experience in harvesting, sorting, teamwork, and a little bit of marketing.

Gardening is where learning meets real-life experience! 🌱

13/07/2026

Visit to NIEPID: Today, a group of students from Manasa Special School accompanied by their parents and some Manasa staff visited the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPID) for availing comprehensive assessment services and therapy guidance to support their overall development. Consultation with Ms. Kanchan Singh (Dept. of Sensory Integration), Ms. Prashanti (Dept. of Speech Pathology), and Mr. Jeo Paul (Dept. of Psychology) has been of great expert guidance and support. Our grateful thanks to NIEPID team for their pioneering services. Together, we remain committed to empowering needy children through quality assessment and individualized intervention services.

10/07/2026