Shri Vadilal Hiralal Gandhi School for the Deaf and Speech-Impaired, Modasa 

Managed by the Lions Club Society, Shri Vadilal Hiralal Gandhi School for the Deaf and Speech-Impaired provides excellent educational opportunities along with co-curricular activities for Deaf and Speech-Impaired children.

The school offers education from Standard 1 to Standard 8, admitting children between 6 and 21 years of age at free of cost. At present, 120 students are enrolled in the school.

All essential facilities including textbooks, notebooks, uniforms, and medical care are provided completely free of charge. Teaching is carried out by specially trained educators using oral and visual methods suited to the learning needs of Deaf and Speech-Impaired students.

In the primary section, group hearing aids are used to support speech and reading development. Each student is also provided with an individual hearing aid to ensure effective learning. Students are actively encouraged and trained to participate in state-level sports competitions and cultural activities for Deaf and Speech-Impaired children organized by the Government of Gujarat, with excellent facilities and guidance available at the school.

The Modasa Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Deaf Students’ Hostel  

The Modasa Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. Deaf Students’ Hostel is equipped with modern facilities to support the residential needs of school children. Separate hostel accommodations are provided for boys and girls, along with free medical care.

At present, a team of 12 staff members manages the hostel, each entrusted with specific responsibilities. To ensure the health and well-being of the students, qualified medical professionals are available for regular health care and treatment.

Students are provided with warm water for daily hygiene, along with nutritious vegetarian breakfast and meals every day, ensuring a healthy and supportive living environment.

Lions Industrial Training Centre (For Persons with Disabilities)  

Since 2002, the Lions Club Society has been running the Lions Industrial Training Institute (ITI), which is recognized by the Employment and Training Department, Government of Gujarat.

At present, training is provided in the following seven vocational trades:

1. Armature and Motor Rewinding (Electrical)

2. Cutting and Tailoring

3. Plumbing Assistant

4. Two-Wheeler Auto Repair

5. Hair and Skin Care (Beauty Services)

6. Offset Printing

7. Desktop Publishing (DTP – Computer)

In the year 2002, the ITI project received substantial financial support from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) to promote vocational education for students with disabilities.

This institution is proud to be the first and only organization in Gujarat providing ITI-level vocational training exclusively for persons with disabilities. To date, 1,485 differently-abled students have successfully secured employment after completing their training.

62, B.J. Biradari Hall (Hostel for Students with Disabilities) 

Trainees enrolled at the Lions ITI come from remote areas of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Many of these students belong to economically weaker and socially marginalized families, making it impossible for them to pursue training without residential support.

To ensure that no student is deprived of skill development due to financial hardship, the institution established 62, B.J. Biradari Hall, a free residential hostel for students with disabilities. All expenses related to accommodation and meals are borne entirely by the institution.

This initiative enables students to focus fully on their education and vocational training, helping them build a dignified and independent future.