Forhex was established 10 years back as a small group of Rajasthan Handicrafts exporters. Since then it has grown into a widely recognized and respected association of National & International level bodies. Forhex awards are given every year in nine categories. This year award for the best craft work done by a mentally or physically challenged person has gone to Charu Taneja, a student of Disha. The award was given to her for showing exceptional talent and perseverance in creating a unique bed cover with patch work and applique work.
In the current year the State Bank of India (SBI) (NRI Branch) organized various painting competitions for the special and mainstream school children. Children from Disha participated in the same. Seven of them were felicitated for the exceptional efforts in creating beautiful art forms which took shape in the creation of marvelous paintings.
Chandni, Aditya, Sunny and Anurag won a cash prize of Rs. 5000/- Avin , Nishant and Komal won a cash prizes of Rs. 1000/- each.
Executive Director of Disha Ms. Rainu Singh received an award from the Education Minister Sh. Brij Kishore Sharma (organized by KB Foundation, Ajmer) on the occasion of World Disability Day on December 3rd 2011.