DIFFERENT ART CENTRE Thiruvananthapurm, India Founded by Gopinath Muthukad, UNESCO Celebrity Advocate.
Where the differently abled children are treated as Special Children, hand-holding them to fulfil their aspirations of joining the mainstream society, by identifying their special talents in various art forms like vocal and instrumental music, dance, drama, painting, movie making, magic etc. and developing such talents through education and training, with loving care and a touch of magic.
DAC Embodies
India Fort, a national integration platform to exhibit dramagic art forms based on the themes of unity and harmony.Beethoven Bungalow for therapeutic music intervention, to transform differently abled children into captivating musiciansJaleo Mahal, venue for dance and related art forms, incorporating emotional and cognitive social interactions, sensory stimulation, motor coordination and music.Angelo’s Artree, a colourful world of brushes and paints, under the shade of a Tamarind Tree, where the creativity of special kids bloomsCamille Cascade, where differently abled artists hone their talents in all arenas of film production like acting, cinematography, editing choreo-graphy, coordination, production, direction etc.Wonder Wings, a creative stage built in the model of a modern aircraft, where the differently abled artistes present their favourite art form, blended with magic.Different Thought Centre provides guidelines to expecting parents on precautions and preparations for preventing disabilities in children, creates awareness among the public about the need for the special care and compassion needed by special children and handholds such children to integrate with the mainstream of society.