Montfort Care Early Intervention Centre
Enabling all children with hearing loss, live to their full potential.
The Montfort Care Early Intervention Programme focuses on identifying hearing impaired children within their 3 years of life and then offering timely therapy, medical linkages, education & eventually ensuring “Effective integration” to the society both on the academic and social fronts before the age of six years.
Acting as a nodal guidance centre in the area of operations, the direct role of Montfort Care is to create awareness among public and medical fraternity, conduct early screening of children, enhance access to therapy, medical treatment, hearing aids, speech therapy and parent infant training activities directly as well as in partnership with other stakeholders.
The intervention is unique as it is the only programme in Mumbai focusing on all aspect of early intervention and addressing the barriers to identification and intervention. Additionally, it is reaching out to the needy within their communities and providing the services at free of cost/very nominal costs to make them affordable to the economically weaker sections of society.
The intervention is unique as it is the only programme in Mumbai focusing on all aspect of early intervention and addressing the barriers to identification and intervention. Additionally, it is reaching out to the needy within their communities and providing the services at free of cost/very nominal costs to make them affordable to the economically weaker sections of society.
Problem statement
Lack of early detection and timely intervention services adversely affects the hearing, speaking and learning abilities of hearing impaired children creating barrier to language acquisition, education and integration.
Our Vision
Enabling all children with hearing loss, live to their full potential.
Our Mission
To enable early detection of and intervention for hearing loss among children through conducting sensitisation activities, screenings and rehab services.
Our Objectives
- To create awareness among the communities and medical fraternity about hearing impairment and the need for timely screening and intervention.
- To provide needy children with hearing impairment, access to timely and proper screenings, as well as diagnosis within the earliest possible time frame.
- To equip them with necessary therapy, education support and linkages to needed resources, in order to help them overcome hearing impairment and get integrated into the mainstream / special education system, as desired.
Our Team
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Introduce
Ranjith Moovarasu SG
Founder cum Director
Ranjith is the Founder of Montfort Care Programs. He is responsible for the overall functioning of Montfort Care. He has contributed to the building up of a stronger more robust, value-based culture of the organization. He has 11 years of experience in special education and has a Master’s degree from AYJNIHH (D) in Education. He worked in multiple positions as Finance administrator, Fundraiser, Special teacher, and currently Director at Montfort Care. He has a special inclination towards counseling and Psychology and has Master-level training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).
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Introduce
Vidyut Thakore
Program Coordinator
Vidyut Thakore is the Program Coordinator at Montfort Care. She has spent over 15 years in corporate & Institutional Training, Education Training and Skill Development. She has been instrumental in formulating strategies, systems and procedures for the smooth execution of the program. She holds a Bachelors in Mathematics and Masters in System Development.
She can connect with people with diverse facets, culture and age groups. She is approachable & articulate. She enjoys reading, watching movies at leisure time. She has a keen appetite to travel & explore new lands.
If you seed positivity, you harvest happiness… her way of life.
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Introduce
Slesha N. Jain
Audiologist and Speech
Therapist
Slesha is the Audiologist (and Speech Therapist) at Montfort Care. She is responsible for Audiological Assessment and Management at the Centre. She is also responsible for providing therapy to children coming to the Centre. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Nair Hospital, Mumbai and has her Master’s degree in Audiology from AIISH, Mysore. For the past three years, she has strived to bring excellence into her work in this sector. Her passion to help and guide people through her therapy and counseling, is unmatched. She has a keen interest in research and has presented a few papers at various conferences. She has been part of many Knowledge exchange conferences and webinars related to Audiology and Speech Therapy. She is certified by RCI and is a member of ISHA & MISHA.
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Introduce
Rohini S Lamture
Auditory Verbal Therapist
Rohini is an Auditory Verbal Therapist at Montfort Care. She is responsible for carrying out the formal assessments, planning the rehab service: Therapy, Guiding & Counseling for the parents/ caregivers. She has 12 years of experience in the field of Special Education and Auditory Verbal Therapy. At the beginning of her career, she worked as a special educator at various schools for four years. After completing PGCCAVT (Post Graduation Certified Course for Auditory Verbal Therapy) from AYJNISHD(D), she has been working as an Auditory Verbal Therapist (AVT) for the last seven years. She has presented research papers at various conferences. She is a RCI certified professional.
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Vishal Mahakalkar
Social Worker
Vishal is a social worker with Monfort care. He is responsible for organising awareness sessions, hearing screening camps among the community stakeholders and medical fraternity. He also communicates and maintains relationships with other organisations.
He has the Diploma in Journalism from YCMU and Masters in Social work from Nirmala Niketan Mumbai. He is also a post graduate in Marathi Literature from Adarsh College of Arts and Commerce Mumbai. He has worked in rural and urban setups for 5 years and is passionate assisting and helping the community.
He is a creative person who enjoys traveling and trekking. He believes in hard work and considers challenges as opportunities.
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Introduce
Griselda Fernandes
Psychologist cum Junior Therapist
Griselda Fernandes serves as the Clinical Psychologist and Therapist at Montfort Care, holds a Master’s degree from Mumbai University. Her professional background includes conducting diverse psychological assessments and managing cases at KEM and Sion hospitals in Mumbai. Griselda is actively involved as a volunteer in the Prison Ministry.
Griselda finds joy in dancing, reading, and exploring new places. Guided by the principle of “being a rainbow in someone else’s cloud,” Griselda embodies the spirit of spreading hope and positivity to those around her.
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Introduce
Akshay Gawali
Social worker
Akshay serves as the Social Worker at Montfort Care. He completed his master’s from the College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan, where his internship at Sion Hospital, Mumbai, shaped his practical skills. Over the last three years, he has dedicated his efforts to advocating for the rights of informal sector workers, domestic workers, and both rural and urban communities. He has actively raised awareness about health issues within tribal communities and provided counseling services for villages facing health-related challenges. He maintains a keen interest in staying updated with the latest news. During his leisure time, Akshay indulges in his passion for photography and enjoys exploring new and exciting destinations.
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Introduce
Hemisha Mehta
Therapist
Hemisha is a dedicated Therapist at Montfort Care, specializing in Auditory Verbal Therapy for children. She holds a B.Ed in Special Education with a focus on Hearing Impairment from Hashu Advani College of Special Education and is certified by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Her solid foundation in therapy and her ongoing passion for supporting children guide her in making a meaningful impact on their lives.
In her leisure time, Hemisha finds joy in exploring new places, immersing herself in books, and hiking in nature. These activities fuel her creativity and energy, further enhancing her therapeutic approach. She is committed to bringing about transformative change in the lives of children with special needs.
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Introduce
Priya Xavier
Communications
Priya serves as the Communication Manager and supports parents with audiological interventions. She plays a vital role in developing communication strategies, managing social media, and providing audiological support for children at the center. A graduate of Mumbai University, Priya has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education, mainstream teaching, and project management. Her key strengths include event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation. In her free time, Priya enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.
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Introduce
Pranita Golambade
Junior Therapist
Pranita Golambade works as a Junior Therapist and Special Educator (Nursery) at Montfort Care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in Hearing Impairment, along with a Commerce degree from Mumbai University. Pranita is passionate about creating supportive and engaging learning environments, often incorporating her love for the arts to make lessons both fun and effective. Her guiding mantra is: “Be empathetic, have patience, and find resourcefulness in every challenge.”
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Trushal Darewar
Special Teacher - Nursery
Trushal is a dedicated Special Nursery Teacher with a background in Economics, holding a BA in Economics. Her journey into teaching stems from a lifelong passion for education and a deep desire to make a positive impact on young lives.
In addition to her teaching role, Trushal enjoys spending her time reading and writing stories as well as engaging in art and craft activities. These hobbies not only fuel her creativity but also enhance her ability to bring fresh and engaging ideas into the classroom.
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Introduce
Omkar Bhandari
Technician
Omkar is a technician (Audiology) at Montfort Care. He completed his OT technician training in Thane and inhouse training on basic hearing screening . He has 4 years of experience. In leisure time he enjoys good music.
Our Advisor
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Introduce
Vinay Kulkarni
Strategic Advisor
Mr. Vinay Kulkarni has diverse experience in various business domains. A value driven professional offering over 30+ years of experience in technology consulting, process design, dynamic leadership, technology / product innovation and change management. He has set up business units including a branch office, a JV company in countries like USA, UK & Middle east.
Vinay is an Electronics Engineer from St. Xaviers Mumbai. His passion to work with special children got accomplished as he interacted with hearing impaired children at Stephen School for the Deaf. He is now associated with Montfort Care Early intervention Centre as a “Strategic Advisor” He is actively involved in developing a strong network base with the medical fraternity for the social outreach facilitating children with hearing impairment.
Our Culture
Our culture is centered around trust, dedication, support and collaboration. We believe in positivity and commitment. We have a blend of experienced professionals and enthusiastic freshers. Each individual is an important part of the Montfort Family.
The key for us is to ensure purposeful engagement with all our beneficiaries and stakeholders to meet aligned goals
What People Say
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