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About Amma Illam
Helping children with disabilities discover their hidden talents
Amma Illam means natural love and affection showered to the person uncared by the society. This home established by Dr. Lion. E.N. Palanisamy MJF in 1992 nurture a laudable aim to give hope for mentally retarded children.Amma Illam a Special School for the Intellectually Disabled is a dedicated institution established to nurture, educate and empower children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. Located in Cauvery Ammal Campus, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, the school has become a beacon of hope for families seeking care and structured learning for their children.
The word “Amma Illam” symbolizes unconditional love and compassion – qualities that define the very essence of this institution. The school was founded with the belief that every child, regardless of ability, deserves dignity, care and the opportunity to live a meaningful life.
History & Establishment (1992)
Amma Illam was founded in 1992 by Dr. Lion E.N. Palanisamy, MJF, a visionary leader who dedicated his life to serve the under privileged. With a compassionate outlook, he established Amma Illam as a safe home and a structured learning centre for children with intellectual disabilities. Over the years, it has grown into a recognized special school offering education, training and rehabilitation.