Press background on The Association of People with Disability (APD)
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APD is a pioneering non-profit organisation, established in 1959 by the Late MS. N. S. Hema. APD has impacted over 6 lakh People with Disability from underprivileged communities from remote, rural, and poor socioeconomic backgrounds. Various programs by APD cover 18 out of 21 disabilities stated in the RPWD Act 2016. With a diverse and inclusive team of over 230 members (45% Women and 30% PwD’s), APD reaches out to over 60,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries, annually. APD is managed by a professional team of developmental and technical experts overseen by an eminent Board of Governors and Trustees. The Association maintains the highest standards of governance, has been acknowledged by multiple donors and is accredited by independent agencies like the TISS, Credibility Alliance, RCI, and NIPMAN Foundation.
A 10-day Garden Fair, organised by The Association of People with Disability, was formally inaugurated on Friday, December 8 by Miss Rajalakshmi Agarwal, Chairperson of Ola Foundation, and Mr. Mathew Chandy, CEO of Duroflex.
Miss Rajalakshmi Agarwal, Chairperson of Ola Founda... (more)
Dec 09, 2023 13:41 IST
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An Inclusive Sustainable Horticulture Centre has been inaugurated for the residents of the Correctional Institutions Complex, Bengaluru on Friday, November 3. A facility that houses individuals with diverse needs, including those with intellectual disabilities, vulnerable women, and children rescue... (more)
Nov 07, 2023 12:36 IST
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Saadhya Trust for Social Development has won the first place in the 7th NS Hema Memorial Award 2023 for ‘Outstanding NGO’ in the disability sector in Karnataka, in a ceremony held on Wednesday, October 4th. Jayam Trust and Mobility In Dystrophy MIND Trust were awarded second and third p... (more)
Oct 05, 2023 11:28 IST
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Rehab on Wheels (RoW), a doorstep rehabilitation support service that provides accessible and affordable care through its mobile unit, has completed a remarkable 2084 services, serving 710 patients since it first began in November 2022.
SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS) launched its latest CSR project with the Association of People with Disability (APD), which will see the distribution of key assistive devices in Bengaluru. The project has been launched as part of their 3-month-long CSR partnership campaign to enable and empower child... (more)
Jan 31, 2023 15:18 IST
The Association of People with Disability (APD)
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed on December 3, the Association of People with Disability (APD) organised a full-day awareness drive to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society at one of Bangalore’s most... (more)
Dec 02, 2022 18:47 IST
The Association of People with Disability (APD)
The Association of People with Disability (APD), has received a grant of Rs. 5 crore from the HCL Foundation (HCLF), the CSR arm of HCL Technologies for its approach to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. The flagship program of the HCL Foundation, the annual HCL Grant attracts over 8000 applic... (more)
Jul 04, 2022 17:43 IST
The Association of People with Disability (APD)
