Community & Support

Connect with organizations, support groups, and communities dedicated to empowering people with disabilities

Organizations & Support Groups

Connect with trusted organizations and support networks

National Association for the Blind, India
Mumbai (HQ), Pan-India
VerifiedNational NGO
50,000+
4.8

Leading organization providing education, rehabilitation, and advocacy services for people with visual impairments across India since 1952

Services:
  • Talking Book Centre
  • Employment training
  • Assistive technology
https://nabindia.org.in
Enable India
Bengaluru (HQ), Pan-India
VerifiedEmployment Support
200,000+ impacted
4.9

Premier organization providing employment training, job placement, and workplace solutions for people with disabilities since 1999

Services:
  • Job placement
  • Skills training
  • Assistive technology
https://www.enableindia.org
ADAPT (Able Disabled All People Together)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
VerifiedLocal NGO
15,000+
4.7

Pioneering organization providing comprehensive services for individuals with neuro-muscular and developmental disabilities, formerly The Spastics Society of India

Services:
  • Inclusive education
  • Rehabilitation
  • Skill training
https://www.adaptssi.org
Forum for Autism (FFA)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
VerifiedSupport Group
2,000+
4.6

Parent-led support group providing platform for families of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to connect and find support

Services:
  • Parent support meetings
  • Adult hangouts
  • WhatsApp groups
https://www.forumforautism.org
Jai Vakeel Foundation
Mumbai, Maharashtra
VerifiedService Provider
8,000+
4.8

One of India's oldest organizations serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1944

Services:
  • Special education
  • Vocational training
  • Healthcare services
https://jaivakeel.org
Nina Foundation
Mumbai, Maharashtra
VerifiedSupport Organization
5,000+
4.5

Dedicated to rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injuries, providing counseling, physiotherapy, and community support

Services:
  • REAP program
  • Wheelchair sports
  • Peer counseling
https://www.ninafoundation.org
Disability Law Initiative (DLI)
Guwahati, Assam (National impact)
VerifiedLegal Advocacy
Network-based
4.7

Rights advocacy organization focusing on strategic litigation and policy reform for disability rights since 2004

Services:
  • Legal consultation
  • Public interest litigation
  • Policy advocacy
https://disabilitylaw.org.in
All India Federation of the Deaf
Pan-India
VerifiedNational Federation
30,000+
4.6

National federation representing deaf community interests, promoting sign language, and advocating for deaf rights across India

Services:
  • Sign language promotion
  • Cultural events
  • Education advocacy
https://aifdeaf.org
Action for Autism
New Delhi (HQ), Pan-India
VerifiedNational NGO
10,000+
4.7

National organization working for the cause of autism in India, providing support, advocacy, and awareness programs

Services:
  • Awareness programs
  • Parent support
  • Training programs
https://www.autism-india.org
Association of People with Disability (APD)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
VerifiedMulti-Disability NGO
8,000+
4.8

Comprehensive organization working across multiple disabilities, providing education, rehabilitation, and advocacy services in South India

Services:
  • Inclusive education
  • Rehabilitation
  • Employment training
https://www.apd-india.org
Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP)
Kolkata, West Bengal
VerifiedSpecialized Institute
5,000+
4.9

Premier institute providing comprehensive services for individuals with cerebral palsy and related neurological conditions

Services:
  • Medical rehabilitation
  • Special education
  • Therapy services
https://www.iicpindia.org
Trestle Labs
India
VerifiedTech Platform
1,000+
4.5

Inclusive reading and learning platform designed specifically for people with learning disabilities, offering accessible educational tools and resources

Services:
  • Accessible reading tools
  • Learning disabilities support
  • Educational resources
https://www.trestlelabs.com/
I-Stem
India
VerifiedTech Solutions
5,000+
4.6

Technology-enabled solutions provider for people with disabilities, focusing on accessibility tools and inclusive technology solutions

Services:
  • Accessibility solutions
  • Tech consulting
  • Inclusive technology
https://inclusivestem.org/
Patients Engage
India
VerifiedCommunity Platform
10,000+
4.4

Community groups platform connecting patients and healthcare communities, facilitating support networks and peer connections

Services:
  • Community groups
  • Patient support
  • Healthcare networks
https://www.patientsengage.com/
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled
Bengaluru, India
VerifiedTech Accelerator
2,000+
4.7

India's leading platform to encourage indigenous assistive technology development and innovation for people with disabilities

Services:
  • Tech accelerator
  • Innovation programs
  • Indigenous solutions
https://samarthanam.org/assistive-technology-accelerator/
ISaksham
India
VerifiedTech Platform
1,500+
4.5

India's comprehensive platform dedicated to encouraging and supporting indigenous assistive technology innovation

Services:
  • Tech innovation
  • Indigenous development
  • Assistive tech
https://isaksham.com/
ATFLabs
India
VerifiedInnovation Lab
500+
4.6

Assistive Technology Labs focusing on research and development of indigenous assistive technology solutions for disabilities

Services:
  • R&D programs
  • Innovation labs
  • Tech development
https://atflabs.org/
BIRAC
New Delhi, India
VerifiedGovernment Initiative
10,000+
4.8

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council supporting indigenous assistive technology and healthcare innovation

Services:
  • Government funding
  • Research support
  • Innovation grants
https://www.birac.nic.in/
Social Alpha
India
VerifiedInnovation Hub
3,000+
4.7

Multi-stage innovation hub supporting science and technology innovations including indigenous assistive technology platforms

Services:
  • Innovation incubation
  • Tech acceleration
  • Funding support
https://www.socialalpha.org/

Emergency Helplines & Crisis Support

24/7 support services for immediate assistance and guidance

24/7
Kiran Mental Health Helpline
DEPwD Mental Health Support
1800-599-0019

Mental health support, crisis intervention, and counseling in 16+ languages

16+ Indian languages
24/7
Tele-MANAS
National Mental Health Support
14416

Mental health assistance, suicide prevention, and counseling services

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
24/7
CHILDLINE
Emergency Support for Children
1098

Emergency response and support for children with disabilities facing distress

Child protection services
8 AM - 8 PM
Elder Line
Senior Citizens Support
14567

Support for elderly persons with disabilities, including medical and emotional assistance

Daily support services
24/7
Rail Madad
Railway Accessibility Support
139

Wheelchair booking, accessibility assistance, and emergency support on trains

Pan-India railway network
24/7
AASRA
Suicide Prevention NGO
9820466726

Confidential emotional support and suicide prevention counseling

Anonymous support

Emergency Contacts

In case of immediate danger or medical emergency, contact local emergency services:

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Police
102
Ambulance
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Fire

State-Specific Support Services

Regional disability commissioners and state-level support services

Maharashtra State Commission
Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
020-20265230
WhatsApp: 9403593233
socialwelfare-mh@gov.in

Grievance redressal, legal assistance, and monitoring of RPwD Act implementation

Tamil Nadu Disability Helpline
State Commissionerate Support
1800-425-0111
044-24719947
scd.tn@nic.in

Information on state schemes, UDID card guidance, and complaint registration

National Trust
Autism, Cerebral Palsy & Mental Retardation
011-43187878
WhatsApp: 9654442323
contactus@thenationaltrust.in

Specialized support for autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities

ALIMCO Helpline - Assistive Devices

1800-180-5129
Toll-free helpline
7408423617
WhatsApp support
mail@alimco.in
Email support

Information on ADIP scheme, assistive devices, application status, and technical support for mobility aids

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