SSK | Spastics Society of Karnataka (Centre for Developmental Disabilities)
Organisation purpose / activities
To promote activities for the prevention and management of Developmental Disabilities
To provide for the diagnosis, treatment, education, rehabilitation and generally for the care, welfare and advancement of children affected by developmental disabilities
Impact assessment
The NGO has provided services for more than 50,000 children with special needs; 6000 children annually with approx 50 service programs through a multi disciplinary approach; main campus in Indiranagar; Sub Centre in Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health; community programs at 7 locations; literacy programs in 12 government schools. The NGO trains professionals through formal 5 formal and 4 skill courses for capacity building in the field of disability with 5000+ alumni teachers. SSK was awarded the prestigious 2021 NCPEDP- Mindtree Helen Keller Award 2021, under Category C (Role Model Companies/ NGOs/ Institutions), for its work in employment of persons with disabilities.
Extent of focus in Bengaluru
Campus at Indiranagar; Sub Centre at Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health serving approx 3500 children from early intervention to adult training; provide services in rural locations.