Thanal the day care centre have organized the sreya’s kudumbayogam meeting on 23/4/2018. Psychiatric social worker Ms.Anju welcomed the gathering. The presidential address was rendered by Dr. N.Pfizer.
Adv. Haridas, member of juvenile justice board delivered the key note address. He discussed about the legal guardianship and its benefits. The speech was followed by active discussion about issues related to guardianship. Felicitation was rendered by Mr. Muhammad, Mrs Vilasini. Para legal voluntaries assisted in enrolling for the registration of legal guardianship. About 20 families enrolled in the registration.
The appreciation awards for the best caregiver (Radha), best service recipient (sabu), best supervisor (suleka) were distributed. Mrs. Reshma, Psychiatric social worker conveyed the vote of thanks.
The programme was followed by support group executive meeting and registration of legal guardianship.
Legal guardianship act
Under section 14 of the National Trust Act, the Local Level Committee headed by the District Collector is empowered to receive application in Form A under Rule 16(1) & appoint guardians in Form B under Rule 16(2) for persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities. It also provides mechanism for monitoring and protecting their interests including their properties.
Persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities are in a special situation as even after they have acquired 18 years of age, they may not always be capable of managing their own lives or taking legal decisions for their own betterment. Therefore, they may require someone to represent their interests in the legal areas throughout their lives. However, in cases of cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities, there may be a need for only limited guardianship because of the availability of enabling mechanisms and/ or scientific facilitations which enable such persons to function with varying degrees of independence. A guardian takes decision on behalf of the minor for protecting the interests of the minor and his property.