Reena Memorial Samrakshana Special School

RMS Institution in South Chittoor, Kerala, was started in 1998 by Reena Memorial Samrakshana Charitable Society (ER 351/98) Ernakulam to cater to the needs of mentally challenged children. RMS is completely non-sectarian in its mission and operation and accepts students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, or religious belief. It is recognized by the government of Kerala.
Currently, 68 students of varied disabilities and age groups (5 years to 57 years) attend the school, which is helped by 13 full-time staff as well as part-time teachers for dance and music. The board of governors of the society comes to school on a voluntary basis to monitor and support the overall functioning of the school.
The school is divided into CARE GROUP, PRIMARY, SECONDARY, PRE-VOCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL sections. The training includes self-help activities, functional literacy, and Vocational skills. Children below the age of 18 come under junior school. Here the emphasis is given on the span of concentration and self-help activities. Importance is also given to functional academics and extracurricular activities like dance, music, sports, and games. Therapeutic services are provided to the students according to their needs.