The Society for Physically Handicapped, Ahmedabad

Our History

The Society for Physically Handicapped, Ahmedabad, Gujarat is an autonomous NGO working for the Orthopedically handicapped people since 1976. Started as a small group of people, now institution has its own large building in the heart of the Ahmedabad city. Building is having hostel facility for handicapped persons, a physiotherapy unit, a conference hall and training facilities for different courses and age groups. At present society has more than 5000 members.

Since its inception Society is working for the welfare of physically handicapped persons through various activities like seminars, talks, get-togethers, presentations to the government departments and physically handicapped persons.Since the beginning society is also organizing various national level, state level, and district level sports activities every year.

The Society has earned various state and national awards also. These includes National Award for the Social Welfare for Physically Handicapped and National Award for Outstanding Employer of Physically Handicapped. We are also affiliated with Paralympic Committee of India and such other national level organizations.

Vision

To build a society wherein members of the target groups of the Organisation, namely Persons with Physical Disabilities can lead productive, safe and dignified lives, with all their basic needs being fulfilled, and where equal opportunities are ensured for the growth and development for such people and adequate support and opportunities are ensured for Senior citizens and physically chalenged people.

Mission

The Mission of the Organisation is to empower its target groups, i.e. Persons with disabilities, through programmes for educational, economic and social development and rehabilitation as appropriate.

Coming Projects

CAREER SEMINARS

We in Collaboration with BGT Info Solutions, NGOCSR.com, Bhagini Niketan and Other Organisations will arrange a seminar on “Effective CV writing and Interview Skills Training” in order to equip students and job seekers with necessary skills during October, November and December.

SELF DEFENCE CAMP FOR LADIES

We in Collaboration with BGT Info Solutions, NGOCSR.com, Bhagini Niketan and Other Organisations will arrange Self Defence Camps for Ladies during October, November and December. Our associate Bhagini Niketan did a commendable work in organizing many such training camps for women.

SELF DEFENCE CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED LADIES

We in Collaboration with BGT Info Solutions, NGOCSR.com, Bhagini Niketan and Other Organisations will arrange Self Defence Camps for Handicapped Ladies during October, November and December.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED BOYS AND GIRLS

We in Collaboration with BGT Info Solutions, NGOCSR.com, Bhagini Niketan and Other Organisations will arrange Skill Development Camp for Handicapped Boys and Girls during October, November and December.

STATE LEVEL ATHLETICS

Being a Govt. recognised State Level Sports Organisation, we are also going to organise state level and district level Athletic Games in January and February.