Located within the Guru Nanak School Campus, the Velachery Centre is dedicated to suppo rting young adults aged 18 years and above with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and other developmental disabilities through inclusive education, vocational training, and life skills development.
We provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where every learner is encouraged to build independence, confidence, communication, and practical life skills. Through individualized instruction, hands-on learning, therapeutic interventions, and creative activities, we help each student discover and develop their unique strengths.
The centre offers Guru Nanak College (GNC)-accredited certificate courses in Basic Computer Skills, Basic Retail Skills, and Basic Culinary Skills, equipping students with industry-relevant knowledge and enhancing their employability. Students also receive practical vocational training in areas such as culinary activities, arts and crafts, candle making, soap making, gardening, jewellery making, paper bag making, block printing, and personal grooming skills.
To promote holistic development, students participate in a wide range of co-curricular and therapeutic programmes, including Yoga, Music, Dance, Theatre Arts, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Physical Education, fostering their physical, emotional, social, and communication skills.
Students are also encouraged to showcase and sell products made during vocational training through exhibitions, community stalls, and fundraising events. These experiences provide valuable opportunities to develop workplace readiness, teamwork, social interaction, customer service, and entrepreneurial skills in real-world settings.
At the Velachery Centre, our mission is to empower every young adult with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead an independent, productive, and fulfilling life, while enabling meaningful participation in their families, workplaces, and the wider community.
Our centre at the Guru Nanak College campus provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment designed to meet the learning and developmental needs of special children and young adults.
Our facilities are designed to encourage independence, creativity, practical learning, and holistic development for every student.
We conduct three GNC-accredited vocational courses, each with a duration of one year. These programs are designed to provide learners with practical knowledge, hands-on training, and employability skills that support independence and future vocational opportunities.
Each course combines theoretical learning with practical exposure to help learners build confidence, functional abilities, and workplace readiness in a supportive learning environment.
Our computer training curriculum is designed to build essential digital skills, from basic operations to creative and professional software usage.
This program equips learners with practical skills and knowledge required to work in modern retail environments, focusing on store operations, customer experience, and workplace readiness.
This program combines food science, health awareness, and practical kitchen management skills to prepare individuals for everyday living and entry-level culinary careers.
Our vocational training programs are designed to provide hands-on, practical learning experiences that promote independence, creativity, and confidence. Each activity is structured to develop both skill-based competencies and everyday functional abilities.
Creative expression is encouraged through a variety of art and craft activities that also build fine motor skills and patience.
Students create eco-friendly products such as gift envelopes, paper bags, and cloth bags, promoting creativity, functional skills, environmental awareness, and opportunities for vocational training and income generation.
These skills can also support small-scale entrepreneurship and income-generating opportunities.
This segment focuses on essential life skills that enhance daily functioning, personal care, social interaction. personal independence, and day-to-day functioning.
Soap Making – Introduction to basic soap-making techniques
Grooming & Personal Care – Building routines around hygiene, dressing, and self-presentation
Candle Making – Step-by-step process of making candles with different shapes and colors
As part of our vocational training program, learners are encouraged to participate in real-world sales and entrepreneurial activities that help build confidence, communication, and workplace readiness.
Products created through our vocational training units are showcased and sold through various platforms and community initiatives.
Our stalls and exhibitions may include:
Creative expression plays an essential role in the emotional, social, and personal development of every learner. Our co-curricular activities are designed to create meaningful opportunities for self-expression, confidence-building, communication, and joyful participation. Through music, dance, and theatre arts, learners are encouraged to discover their talents, express emotions freely, and develop stronger connections with others in a supportive and inclusive environment.
These activities go beyond recreation—they serve as powerful tools for learning, emotional well-being, and social interaction. Every session is carefully structured to suit individual abilities and learning styles, ensuring that each learner feels encouraged, valued, and successful.
(Development-Focused, Intensive & Individualized Intervention)
The Velachery Centre is dedicated to providing structured and individualized therapy services for children who require focused developmental support.
Speech Therapy at Velachery focuses on developing core communication abilities, from early interaction to functional language use.
Our Employment Program bridges the gap between education and meaningful employment by preparing students for the world of work through comprehensive job readiness training. The program focuses on building technical, social, behavioural, and life skills that enable students to thrive in professional environments. With personalised placement support and post-placement mentoring, many of our students have secured employment in leading organisations, including multinational companies such as Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd., Prodapt, and Acqueon. These achievements reflect our commitment to creating sustainable employment opportunities and fostering independence for persons with autism and intellectual disabilities.
