Habilitation and Rehabilitation Program
Weaving a World of Belonging
At AADI, we believe that every individual holds the inherent right to author their own life. Disability is not a barrier to choice, voice, or community; rather, it is a facet of human diversity that enriches the tapestry of society.
For decades, we have walked hand-in-hand with persons with disabilities and their families across Delhi NCR and beyond. From early childhood milestones to independent adulthood, our comprehensive life-cycle approach ensures that support is never a one-time intervention, but a continuous, evolving journey of growth, dignity, and empowerment.
Where We Work: Grassroots Impact, Lifelong Change
True inclusion lives in the details of everyday life—in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and cultural spaces. AADI’s initiatives reach nearly 500,000 people, transforming systems from the ground up.
🌿 Sashakt Rural Programme (Ballabgarh, Haryana)
Spanning 82 villages, 67 Panchayats, and 9 peri-urban areas, our rural initiative offers a robust safety net using a cross-disability, lifespan approach. We partner with families and local systems to ensure that rural communities have seamless access to:
- Information, awareness, and peer support networks
- Inclusive education and healthcare services
- Skill development, vocational training, and financial literacy
- Active community participation opportunities
🏙️ Sashakt Urban Programme (Sunder Nagri, East Delhi)
Launched in 2016 in a densely populated resettlement colony of 100,000 residents, this initiative brings disability inclusion directly into the heart of urban poverty contexts. By building local capacities and strengthening community support systems, we ensure that urban residents with disabilities find pathways to health, independence, and social participation.
Education: Planting the Seeds of Possibility
Education is the cornerstone of autonomy. We champion an integrated model that prepares children not just for school, but for life.
- Early Childhood & Pre-School (Shiksha): For children aged 3–6, we focus on foundational motor skills, language development, self-care, and early learning to ensure smooth school readiness.
- School-Based Support & PACE: We support children in mainstream classrooms through assistive devices and customized accommodations, while our PACE (Programme on Accelerated and Continuing Education) learning centres across Delhi NCR provide targeted after-school academic support.
- Sopan Online Life Skills: Designed for adolescents and young adults, this digital and interactive programme cultivates self-awareness, communication, citizenship, and problem-solving.
Early Childhood and Pre-School Education
For children aged 3–6 years, Shiksha focuses on school readiness and developmental support through programmes that strengthen:
- Mobility and motor skills
- Language and communication
- Self-care and independence
- Early learning and pre-academic skills
Support continues after school enrolment to promote successful inclusion, participation, and learning.
School-Based Support
AADI works directly with children enrolled in mainstream schools, supporting both families and teachers to ensure meaningful participation and learning.
Support areas include:
- Academic learning
- Communication and mobility
- Self-care skills
- Assistive devices and classroom accommodations
PACE: Programme on Accelerated and Continuing Education
PACE provides after-school academic support for children with disabilities attending mainstream schools.
Learning centres located across Delhi NCR offer structured support in reading, arithmetic, and foundational learning skills. Progress and future learning goals are regularly shared with schools to strengthen educational outcomes and continuity of support.
Life Skills Education for Out-of-School Children
Many children with disabilities remain outside formal education systems. AADI’s life skills programmes equip children and adolescents with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed for independent living and active participation in society.
Creativity, Confidence, and Connection
Art, performance, and expression break down walls faster than words. AADI’s interest-based clubs and theatre groups offer safe spaces for youth to explore the performing arts, music, visual design, and environmental initiatives. Culminating in public exhibitions and community performances, these spaces foster deep self-confidence, teamwork, and an undeniable sense of belonging.
Pathways to Livelihood and Independence
Independence is sustained by economic agency. AADI bridges the employment gap by equipping youth with the tools they need to thrive in the modern workforce.
Hunar & Zaika
Hunar prepares youth across IT, retail, and office services, while Zaika offers specialized, hands-on hospitality and food safety training paired with real-world internships.
E-Daksh Digital Literacy
Accessible computer education, data entry, graphic design, and Tally training tailored to individual aspirations.
Livelihood Programs
Jeevika: Inclusive Livelihoods Programme
Bridging the gap between job seekers and employers through soft skills training, workplace exposure, and corporate partnerships.
Ujala: Social Enterprise
A vibrant initiative where participants master the entire value chain of handmade paper and block-printed goods—from product design to retail sales.
The Inclusive Art Gallery
Art is for everyone. Our accessible art gallery—featuring sign language interpretation, audio descriptions, and barrier-free spaces—brings together artists with and without disabilities. It is a living proof that creativity challenges preconceived notions, sparks dialogue, and builds united communities.
