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HI A TWENTY YEAR OLD NGO ESTABLISHED IN THE MEMORY OF DR. NINA DOSHI FOR REHABILITATION OF FRIENDS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY IN INDIA
There are over 1.5 million friends with spinal cord injury in India, making it the capital for this disability in the world. Major causes are Road Traffic Accidents, Falls, Sports, Violence including Terror Attacks and Cancer or TB of the Spine. Spinal cord injury is a permanent disability transforming a person’s life and rehabilitation is the key to facing life with dignity. WHO (World Health Organisation) has declared Spine Injury as the most devastating disability in the world. Our Foundation has been encouraging friends enabling them to excel in their respective fields. The Trust’s Registration No. is E-23804 (Mumbai) and we are registered with the Charities Commissioner’s Office, Government of Maharashtra, INDIA. Donations are exempt under Sec 80G of the Income Tax Act and our Pan No. is AAATN9123H.
VISION
To spread optimism and hope of good health to friends with spinal cord injury by offering innovative rehabilitation solutions.
MISSION
To offer world-class spinal cord injury solutions to the rural & urban poor Spinal Cord Injury friends encompassing physical, psychological, vocational, social, recreational & spiritual rehabilitation for overall well-being.
OUR MAJOR PROJECTS CREATING AN IMPACT OVER THE YEARS –
*PUBLICATION-ONE WORLD ( 60 issues since 2000 )
*NINA FOUNDATION SCI SUPPORT GROUP
Created a chain of positively charged Buddy Network to touch more lives.
*UNIQUE PROJECTS
• A free OPD for underprivileged friends with Spine Injury – PROJECT NIRMAAN, in association with AIWC – Santacruz Branch
• End-to-end solutions for complete Rehabilitation
• Peer Counselling, Family Education, Multi-lingualFAQs(Frequently Asked Questions)
• Educational Scholarships
• Employment & Livelihoods
• Wheelchair Sports & Marathon
• Dance Therapy
• Advocacy through Articles & Talks
• Educational & Wellness Seminars
• Guest Editorship: Design for AlI Institute’s Publication on Spinal Cord Injury
INNOVATIONS
• Spinal Injury Day – 25th June since 2009
• SCI Helpline since 2004
• PhD Research “Market potential study for a world-class Spinal Injury Rehab Centre in Mumbaiâ€
• Holistic Medical Camps in Rural Areas
• Prestigious Bombay Times Fashion Show
• Inspirational Talks
• Rockstar, Will Star & Angel Champion Awards
• NGO Partner for the first India Rehab & Care Expo
• Give the Best Quality Counselling & Products to all
• Outbound Program
• Social Awareness through Dance & Drama
NINA FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR
• SPINAL CORD INJURY as a separate category in our DISABILITIES BILL
• WORLD-CLASS SPINAL CORD INJURY REHAB CENTRE in Mumbai, other cities & villages of India
• SPINAL CORD INJURY REGISTRY pan India
Dr (Ms) Ketna L Mehta, PhD is Founder Trustee & Editor Nina Foundation, An NGO for rehabilitating friends with spinal cord injury. Their tag line is Rehabilitate. Relive. Rejoice. Through the NGO she has counselled and Rehabilitated 1000s of young friends who due to an accident, fall or disease of the spine, lose all movement and sensation in their limbs. She had a paraglide accident and has spinal cord injury at D12 since 12 Feb 1995.
She is Editor, Author, Professor, Management trainer and inspirational speaker. She is a University topper from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, a certified Fellow of Management Consulting and a PhD in healthcare rehabilitation management. She has authored a book in 2005 post her paragliding accident ‘Nano Thoughts on Management’.
She was a Regional Consultant for WHO’s a maiden research study on spinal cord injury; Guest Editor for the magazine Success & Ability on Spinal cord injury; Invited as a speaker by The Times of India’s first LitFest on ‘Disability is a state of Mind’ and has served as a task force member for GOI’s education and vocational education initiatives. She is the recipient of some significant awards like Shell Helen Keller Award, 2002, NASEOH award 2005, Moneylife women Achievers award 2012 and others.
Contact Person: Prof Ketna Mehta
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