ACE Social Foundation , India
Hyderabad, Telangana
As a part of our ongoing efforts to expand our social impact footprint, ASF has embarked on a journey to expand its education footprint through Dialogue in the Dark Express, Desination Digital Education initiatives and Skill Development for PwDs.

Amar Seva Sangam , India
Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu
Village Based Rehabilitation Development
Low awareness of rights/benefits and poor reach of entitlements to rural people with disabilities is impacting their livelihood. To address this issue, Amar Seva Sangam(ASSA) commenced the VBRI Development Initiative in the year 2000 to empower persons with disabilities to provide them with the required resources and skills to support themselves and their families independently. They are also given support to gain awareness of their rights and entitlements. Efforts : Training for self-employment and entrepreneurship (computer skills, electronic good repairs, tailoring, basket weaving, book-binding, soap making etc.), Financial support- microfinance and facilitation of loans; sponsorship; providing income generating assets to them through bank credit and government subsidy and Advocacy Self Help Groups, Community awareness and social inclusion.

Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi , India
Nagpur Maharashtra
Micro enterprises established by PwDs through skill training

Cheshire Homes , India
Mumbai Suburban, Maharashtra
As part of sustainable livelihood programme, that endeavours to economically empower persons with disabilities, Cheshire Home undertakes foundation training , Job oriented, sector specific trainings and entrepreneurship, Self Employment, Employment (Jobs)
Programmes cover interview skills, interpersonal skills and attitude, work etiquettes, job readiness and workplace challenges, sector-specific skills, PWDs are assisted with small seed grants, people with disabilities are on an ongoing basis placed in wage employment , Job Fairs and Recruitment Drives

Deepalaya, India
New Delhi 110058
Project Sambhav
Children with special needs are overlooked in the sphere of education and policy planning in terms of accessibility and support systems, and even more so when they hail from disadvantaged circumstances.
Day-to-day life skill activities to make them self-reliant.
Speech Therapy is also given to special children so they can express their feelings.
Regular extracurricular classes like sports & games, dance, music, craftwork, painting & drawing, etc. are conducted to bring out the children’s hidden talents and to develop their creative skills.

Garden Reach Institute For The Rehabilitation And Research , India
Kolkata
Children
For children with autism and hyperactivity, occupational therapy aims to develop essential skills that enhance their ability to function and learn. This includes improving social skills, self-care, sensory integration, motor and cognitive abilities, coping strategies, and play skills.

Garden Reach Institute For The Rehabilitation And Research , India
Kolkata
Youth
Youth with disabilities face significantly higher unemployment rates compared to their peers due to various barriers, including: Negative self-perception and lack of confidence, Inaccessible environments, Limited awareness among employers, Inequities in education and skill development
In areas like Garden Reach and Metiabruz, there is a lack of skill training centers, leaving youth, especially those who have completed 10+2, without opportunities to acquire essential skills. As a result, many lose interest in productive pursuits and are vulnerable to being drawn into anti-social activities. We have partnered with other NGOs to provide skill training and job placement for these youth to address this. Every year, we train and place approximately 170 youth in various trades, reducing unemployment and empowering them to lead better lives.

Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind , India
Mumbai Maharashtra
Vocational Training & Rehabilitation
As our children grew, there is a conscious need for teaching sustainable skills to students so that they could be financially independent. And the gap was large for skills training and placement for children with disabilities.
Fine Arts & 3D Animation : Through this module, skills imparted are industry driven and in keeping with the modern times. Some students who passed out in the first batch are the trainers for the new batches, using sign language
Gift article making : Aim is to provide them with skills that can be productively used for financial independence.

Jai Vakeel Foundation And Research Centre , India
Sewri Hill, Mumbai 400 033
VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE
It is a 3-year programme with a focus on developing and enhancing employability skills to place a greater number of students in open placement.
PLACEMENTS : After completing the vocational training program, students are re-assessed & based on their aptitude & ability further guidance, training, counselling & internship opportunities are provided. They are then placed in open, self-employment or sheltered workshops.

Jan Vikas Samiti , India
Varanasi Uttar Pradesh
Certificate Course on Rehabilitation Therapy (CCRT)
The CCRT course offered by Jan Vikas Samiti has a well-designed curriculum covering theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and hands-on experience in rehabilitation therapy. Certified in the CCRT course can work as a Rehabilitation Therapist in diverse settings such as CBR setups, NGOs, hospitals, and rehabilitation centres, contributing to inclusive community development. Pursuing the CCRT course allows individuals to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of people with disabilities, providing a sense of purpose and satisfaction. By becoming Rehabilitation Therapists, individuals can empower individuals with disabilities, promote inclusion, and advocate for their rights, fostering positive social change.

Manovikas Charitable Society , India
Delhi
Manovikas Charitable Society and Yum Rise operate in a collaborative vocational and social enterprise partnership. Yum Rise is a social bakery by the Love Arts Foundation and a project of the Manovikas Family. Through this initiative, specially-abled individuals from Manolaya are trained in baking and hospitality, earning real wages and building skills for independent living At Yum Rise, the people who live at Manolaya are the people who bake. They train, they work, and they earn a real wage — with support from Yum Rise. This is not charity. It is a job, a skill, and a paycheck. That is the change.
Real people. Real skill. Real pride.
Our bakers are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They learn step by step, at their own pace — and no one fails. Everyone rises.
When you buy from Yum Rise, you are not giving help. You are buying good bread from a good baker, and giving them the dignity of work.

Narayan Seva Sansthan , India
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Narayan Seva Sansthan (NGO) has established a centre called the “Narayan Shala” for training and skill development. We want to help people by imparting the best skills and trainings helping them become self-dependent and build a quality life and a safe future. All courses are provided for free and are a significant value add for their lives, giving them the confidence to achieve their aims. Programmes : Mobile repairing, Sewing Training, Computer classes
Many people have the talent but do not have the right guidance for making money using their talent. For monetising your skills, all you need is professional guidance from someone who can mentor you and guide you to success. There is a lot of future scope of learning from Narayan Shala, including: Learn to build and grow your own business, Merit students get referred to well known employers in the industry, Get certified by the best in the industry.
Simple and valuable thinking : You have two hands. One to help yourself, the second to help others.

Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra , India
Hazaribag Jharkhand
In villages, unskilled youths are forced to migrate for work to bigger cities because of less opportunity in local areas. Many people with disabilities could not earn their livelihood because of less opportunities in the villages. Widow and deserted women are also looked down in the society. To empower them all, it is necessary that they earn their own livelihood and to provide them with various skills required in an individual to be able to earn in the local market, NBJK has started Rozgar Training Centre. Centres provide quality practical learning in streams like basic computer, BPO, bed side patient attendant, mobile phone repairing, housekeeping, beautician, electrician, bike repair, motor driving, agriculture, tailoring etc including spoken English & life skills.

Saarthak Education Trust , India
Vikash Puri, New Delhi
At the heart of Sarthak Educational Trust’s mission lies a simple belief: livelihood is dignity. Our Livelihood & Skilling Program equips youth with disabilities with industry-relevant skills, job preparedness, and inclusive employment opportunities. Through a structured, scalable, and accessible skilling model, Sarthak provides 360° support—including training, counseling, soft skills, and job placement—ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) build sustainable and empowered careers.

Sahyadri Community Development & Women Empowerment Society (SCODWES) , India
Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Endosulfan poisoning has left many communities grappling with various health issues and disabilities. SCODWES operates dedicated Mobile Medical Units to provide specialized care, organizes physiotherapy camps, and distributes disability-friendly equipment for affected individuals. Additionally, we offer skill-building programs for victims and their caregivers to promote livelihood opportunities. We also advocate for their needs and connect them with various government entitlements.

Samarthanam , India
Skilling programme for the youth with disabilities and the underprivileged
Resource Centres are established across major cities of India
Impart livelihood training to youth with disabilities and the underprivileged, enhancing their skill-sets and paving way for a sustainable livelihood and economic independence. Introduces into the job world. While skill building and training help the youth enhance their skillset, various additions like motivational sessions, mock interviews, personality building, volunteer interactions, exposure visits and so on, buttresses their overall profile.

The centers offer industry specific market driven training in different sectors like Hospitality, Retail, Garments, IT & ITES, Entrepreneurship and Business Management Skills. Technical and sector based skill training, like training in BPO and Call Centre operations, are designed to suit the needs of the industry. Training categories include tele-calling, communication skills, accent training, customer service, soft skills, client relations and conflict management. The training, food and accommodation is provided free of cost and post training, the candidates are provided with placement and post placement support. Each LRC is accompanied with separate hostel facility for boys and girls providing free food and accommodation.

Sambhav Foundation , India
Gurugram, Haryana
Empowering Lives through Education, Therapy & Belonging
Every student at Saadhya works closely with specialist educators, building skills and confidence that grow throughout their lifetime. Sambhav has vocational skills programme in crafts, financial literacy and open employment readiness
Saadhya serves individuals with a range of developmental and intellectual disabilities all from economically marginalised families, many of whom have never had access to specialised education or therapeutic support.

Sarthak Education Trust , India
Gurugram, Haryana – 122003 Disability, Youth
Our Livelihood & Skilling Program equips youth with disabilities with industry-relevant skills, job preparedness, and inclusive employment opportunities. Through a structured, scalable, and accessible skilling model, Sarthak provides 360° support—including training, counseling, soft skills, and job placement—ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) build sustainable and empowered careers.

Sun Foundation , India
Taare Zameen Par (TZP) which was started in 2008 empowers this sizeable group of differently abled youth by providing a platform for their economic self-reliance. Under this project, Sun Foundation is currently running 3 skill development centres in Delhi for differently abled young adults who can and want to work. The Foundation is committed to help these young adults to secure a job and earn their own living and feel valued and have a sense of purpose in life. Various courses being conducted at TZP centres are Textile Designing, Graphic Designing, Drafting & Stitching, English Speaking, Physiotherapy and Computer Basics. The package of courses in each centre is designed keeping in view the interests of the beneficiaries. The skill development centres conduct training courses of 6 months to 1 year duration on regular basis throughout the year. After successful completionof the course, students are awarded a certificate by Sun Foundation. Since its inception in 2008, 710 students have received vocational training up to 15th August 2015 at four centres of TZP.

TTRAIN , India
Mumbai Suburban Maharashtra
India faces serious challenges when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all sections of society. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) often struggle to find work due to social stigma, lack of skill development and limited access to suitable job opportunities. To address this issue, TRRAIN Pankh program, launched in 2011, provides retail training and job placements for PwDs. The program aims to help them become self-reliant and contributing employees in the mainstream workforce.

Turnstone Global, India
Skill development for visually impaired
Turnstone Global runs a skill development program for visually challenged persons aged between 18-35 years by providing training on various vocational skill and sustainable employment opportunities with the aim to enable the youth with visual impairment to live financially independent lives.

Yash Charitable Trust , India
Employability Skills Development Program (ESDP)
Training and development of skills and competencies required for employment. The program delivers structured and comprehensive training that integrates both technical competencies and workplace readiness skills. Participants receive hands-on instruction in domain-specific technical skills. Currently, we provide skills aligned with four work domains:
Food & Beverage, Bakery, Facility Management, Urban Farming
Yash Charitable Trust runs the Arpan Food Services where trainees who complete their basic and intermediate training in the F&B and/or Bakery continue to hone their skills and get ready for the world of work. Life Skills Development and Workplace Readiness are also provided to supplement the training in industry-relevant hard skills.

Youth 4 Jobs Foundation , India
Hyderabad Telangana
WISE Program: Empowering Youth with Disabilities for Employment
The WISE program is a pioneering empirically- proven short-term program to fill the knowledge and skill gaps that exist between the business and the rural community of persons with disabilities.

Youth 4 Jobs Foundation , India
Hyderabad Telangana
School Connect aims to develop English language, computer literacy and skill development alongside nurturing perspective, knowledge and opportunities tailored individually for each student. The other areas of intervention are life skill training, exposure visits, soft skills, mentorship and orienting to the job market. The core idea of this whole project is to make an early intervention in equipping the children with disabilities to become self-aware and confident in pursuing their career.