C I M R

There is a chasm out there which separates them from us who are privileged to experience the gift of the fullness of life. For them- those less fortunate among us - every thought, every movement, every gesture, is a challenge. Yet, they are capable of enjoying life as anyone of us... provided we take time and patience to build bridges and reach out to them.

Rev Fr Felix Thomas, CMI, a man with a vision did just that. he built bridges and brought the mentally challenged brethren to the mainstream of human life. Today, the bridge spans a wide horizon connecting their deep dark world to one of bright future - suspended on pillars of love, affection and understanding. The CIMR, Central Institute on Mental Retardation came into being as an establishment for education, training, development and rehabilitation of the mentally challenged. The institute was founded in 1980 by Rev Fr Felix Thomas, CMI, a philanthropist and internationally acclaimed special educator of mentally challenged.

M I L E S T O N E S

1980
CIMR was established as a not-for-profit organization for the education, training, development and rehabilitation of the mentally challenged.

1981
Ashakendram, the kochi Center of CIMR commenced activities to cater to the needs of the mentally challenged in the other parts of the states.

1990
Jeevan Prakash Child Center for early detection of mental retardation using Vojta Kinesiological examination technique.

1996
Set up an agri-horticultural farm at kuttichal, 30km off Trivandrum as part of the rehabilitation program for the mentally challenged.

1998
The National Project for rehabilitation of over 40,000 mentally challenged children in 23 states sponsored by the ministry of social justice and empowerment, was flagged off by Prime Minister.

2000
Launched the first ever Rural Olympiad for the disabled at Trivandrum.
Inauguration of the freedom center , by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

(c)Central Institute on Mental Retardation, India.

M I L E S T O N E S
1980	CIMR was established as a not-for-profit organization for the education, training, development and rehabilitation of the mentally challenged.
1981	Ashakendram, the kochi Center of CIMR commenced activities to cater to the needs of the mentally challenged in the other parts of the states.
1990	Jeevan Prakash Child Center for early detection of mental retardation using Vojta Kinesiological examination technique.
1996	Set up an agri-horticultural farm at kuttichal, 30km off Trivandrum as part of the rehabilitation program for the mentally challenged.
1998	The National Project for rehabilitation of over 40,000 mentally challenged children in 23 states sponsored by the ministry of social justice and empowerment, was flagged off by Prime Minister.
2000	Launched the first ever Rural Olympiad for the disabled at Trivandrum. Inauguration of the freedom center , by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.