Month: March 2016

Medical camp 2014

• The one-day Medical Camp on Eye, Dental and General Health for the visually impaired on 16 08 2014 (Saturday) at RR Towers 4, Guindy, organized by Rotary Club of Coromandel jointly with Rotaract Club of Drishti, received a decent response from the visually impaired community.
• Team of doctors from Chettinad Health City and Rajan Eye Care led by Mrs. Leela and Mr. Balaji respectively did a thorough check-up to the participants and had provided them with clear medical prescription to follow up.
• All the 78 attended participants got enlightened themselves about health and hygiene. Also, some have even expressed their willingness to pursue their treatment further.
• Volunteers from Cognizant Outreach and MIT Engineering students did an excellent work by ensuring a smooth conduct of the event. Drishti honoured the doctors and volunteers with a small memento as a token of appreciation at the end of the day.
• Rtn Suresh, President RCMC, Rtn Bala, Rtn Ravi and Rtn Ganeshan Subbiah graced the event with their precious presence. Rtn Kavitha and Rtn PS Suresh conveyed their best wishes and inquired the details of the event.

Eye Screening camp

Report on One day General Medical Camp and Eye Camp for the visually impaired

Date : 16 08 2015

• As we are aware, adult blindness and Low vision have become more prevalent in today’s world. In order to retain the vision and take corrective medical measures for those low vision or partially sighted students, Drishti in coordination with its parent club RCMC had conducted an Eye-Screening camp at Rajan Eyecare Hospital.
• Five students per day, for eleven days, participated in this camp and had undergone necessary corrective measures. Another special feature of the camp is that a special talk was arranged on 26
• Five students per day, for eleven days, participated in this camp and had undergone necessary corrective measures. Another special feature of the camp is that a special talk was arranged on 26^th July 2013.
• Dr Sujata Mohan, founder and Managing Director of Rajan Eye care gave an informative and thought provoking speech on “Eyesight: it’s protection and recent developments.”
• The corrective medical measures prescribed to the students by the hospital were also taken care by RCMC.
• For the 3^rd consequtive year, Drishti, in association with Chettinadu Health City and Rajan Eyecare, had conducted a one day general medical camp and eye camp for the visually impaired.
• Nearly 50 visually impaired of all ages got benefited from the camp. They were well screened and provided with necessary medicines at the end of the day.
• A few were also informed to visit the respective hospitals for further treatment for free of cost. Well-wishers and supporters of drishti attended the camp and registered their appreciations to the club.

The World Heart Day

• With the Slogan “Have a Healthy Heart and Wealthy Thoughts”, Drishti members celebrated the World Heart Day on the 28^th of September 2013.
• Though the day is celebrated each year on 29^th September, the club decides to celebrate it on the 28^th for the club’s strong arm KVTC was inaugurated on that day.
• All the guests were given the Pamphlets that highlights the steps to take for maintaining a healthy heart.
• During the inauguration function, RTR Venkatesh studying in 3^rd B.A. spoke about the importance of heart and the measures to be taken to preserve a healthy Heart.

International Peace Day

• They say “Machines that men made, have made men Machines!” It is this scenario that prevails in this hustle and bustle world. The result is, Man loses his peace of mind and ruins himself.
• In order to create awareness about the essentialness of Peace and bring in Harmony among each other, the club celebrates International Peace Day on 21^st of September 2013.
• Drishti members distributed around 200 Pamphlets at RR Towers 3 and Guindy Bus Stand, highlighting the significance of Peace and Brotherhood. There was a good response from the public. In fact, a few inquired about the activities of the club with curiosity.

Course Details:

Duration: Depends on the requirement of the candidate’s skill set

Timing: 3 hrs

Premise: Karna Vidya Technology Centre, RR Towers 3, Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy

Eligibility:

The candidates should be a visually impaired employee

Course Content:

• Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude:
• Verbal and Non-Verbal
• Quantitative Aptitude:
• English
• General Awareness
• Current Affairs
• Other concepts related to respective Exams

Course details:

Duration: Depends on the examination schedule

Timings: Every Sunday between 10.30 AM – 01.30 PM (IST)

Seats: 20

Premise: Karna Vidya Technology Centre, Guindy

Eligibility:

• Visually impaired candidates should have attained the eligibility criteria as per the exams they apply
• Visually Impaired persons who can dedicate their full time for the entire course duration for their career benefits should apply

Mission

• Creating awareness among the visually challenged on education, employment and social inclusion.
• Providing training to effectively mould their employability skills for a healthy participation in their field of interest.
• Providing effective counseling and guidance towards overcoming all their psychological challenges and problems.

Vision

• To bring in Social Inclusion in in all around the society.

Young and vibrant members are actively participating in all the activities of the club. They are pursuing graduation in varied subjects through different colleges in and aroung Chennai.