Delhi-based AFA was started in 1991 “to provide support and services to persons with autism and their families, and to create an environment in South Asia in which people with ASD are able to grow to their full potential.” The website has information regarding care and services for autistic children in India as well as links to information and education resources about autism.
Astha is a cross-disability organisation working with children and persons with disabilities in urban slums and resettlement colonies of Delhi and in rural areas of Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh. It provides walk-in service for referrals, counselling and also runs a National Disability Helpline which can offer information about schemes, policies and rights of persons with disabilities. Check out their “Research Advocacy and Alliances” section to learn more about children with disabilities. ASTHA organises workshops in the areas of law, policy, the right to education of children with disabilities and rights of persons with disabilities.
The Disability Rights Fund (DRF) is a grant-making collaborative between donors and the global disability rights community that provides financial and technical resources to organisations of persons with disabilities to advocate for equal rights and full participation in society.. The organisation is led by persons with disabilities, primarily in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean.
EnAble India provides career counselling, training, and more to help people with disabilities in India find employment. They also conduct training and workshops for employers on how to make their workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Use their “Enable Vaani” info line service to find out more about employment, education, schemes, and more projects.
Dehradun-based Latika Roy Foundation provides “specialised, localised services” for children with disabilities and their families. They provide early intervention services, livelihood development, education, training and awareness.Their list of resources provides information about Developmental Disabilities, Government Facilities, Parent Support, Publications, and steps on how to conduct workshops and more such information. Take the “Child Protections Quiz” to learn more about abuse with children with disabilities.
National Association for the Blind (NAB)
National Association for the Blind Delhi provides education and training services to blind, low vision, Deaf-Blind and the multi-disabled of all age groups. Their services include technology enabled Inclusive School Education for the Blind, Digital Literacy and Advanced Computer Training Courses, Centre for Multiple disabilities for Multisensory Impaired/Deaf-Blind Children, Assistive Technology Helpline, Digital and Talking Book Library, Braille & Large Print Book Production and more.
National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)
NCPEDP is a “cross-disability not-for-profit organisation working as an interface between the Government of India, industry, international agencies, and the voluntary sector towards empowerment of persons with disabilities.” The website features the organisation’s publications, including information on the Rights of People with Disabilities Act 2016 in various Indian languages. The “News” section contains a curated list of news articles on disabilities.
This is a resource centre on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities based in Hyderabad. Check out the “Information Resources” to learn more about Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The “Find services” section helps website visitors connect with various kinds of therapists and services including speech therapists, physiotherapy, behavioural modification etc. The website provides options to “Register as a Parent” and “Register as a Provider”.
This Mumbai based not-for-profit organisation works for rights of persons with disabilities, particularly women and youth with disabilities. They offer training, organise events and campaigns and have a Research and Policy section on the website providing information on different policies and are running a research project to document the experiences of people with disabilities in schools, colleges and other educational institutions. Check out their blogs to read more about disabilities.
Score Foundation works for the visually impaired. They are committed to disseminating information that can empower and inform the visually impaired so they are in the know of the myriad possibilities that lie ahead of them to lead an independent life. Their Project Eyeway operates a national toll free number where people call in with questions regarding education and employment opportunities, mobility, assistive technology, legal rights and so on.
WEI is US based and works at the intersection of women’s rights and disability rights to advance the rights of women and girls with disabilities around the world. Check out their publications and other resources to learn more about women with disabilities through an intersectional approach.