Ashray Akruti
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Mission Statement
Break the Walls of Silence
About This Cause
A small step towards inclusion can transform countless lives. Ashray Akruti was born from this belief in 1996, beginning as a modest initiative and growing into a beacon of hope for persons with disabilities. A non-governmental, non-religious organisation, it has tirelessly worked to empower individuals with hearing impairments and other disabilities, ensuring they are not just seen, but heard, valued and given every opportunity to succeed. By fostering an inclusive environment, Ashray Akruti provides crucial support in Education, Health Care and Skill Development. The organisation’s unwavering commitment ensures that individuals can lead independent, dignified lives while making meaningful contributions to society. Ashray Akruti is proud to be a CSR1 organization, a Member of the WHO and recognised as the Best NGO of 2024. These accolades reflect a strong passion for empowering individuals with disabilities and fostering a world where inclusion is a reality for all. Ashray Akruti’s work has earned the CAF International Validated Organization Badge, further affirming its credibility and commitment to creating a positive impact globally. Vision Empower people with disabilities and people from underprivileged backgrounds through quality Education, Health Care and sustainable livelihood. Mission To create institutional, non-institutional and community-based interventions for the people to help them become independent, self-reliant and contributing citizens of the country. Core Values • Empowerment • Innovation • Accountability • Transparency EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION Reshaped 650 hearing-impaired students. D.ED. COLLEGE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Enabled 103 professionals to become the catalyst for the hearing-impaired community. MSC - MY SIGN CHALLENGE 2000+ participated in the ongoing challenge to increase the usage of Indian Sign Language. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Empowered 460 hearing-impaired children through collaborative education. E-LEARNING Reformed 20,000+ students through online education. PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS Empowered 391 children with disabilities from government and residential schools by fostering corporate collaborations. SKILL DEVELOPMENT MULTIMEDIA & ANIMATION TRAINING CENTRE Vocational training for 900 hearing-impaired youths, provided 465 employment opportunities as well. WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE AND TECHNOLOGY Inspired 100 women through Indian Sign Language and technology. HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMME Transformed the lives of 1,70,000 beneficiaries through hearing and ear screening by reaching communities high and low. NEW BORN HEARING SCREENING Screened 12,000+ toddlers, ensuring early interventions and detections. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRES 971 special children benefited with therapies at the rehabilitation centres. AUDITORY-VERBAL THERAPY Boosted 230 children’s potential of speech and listening skills. HEARING CLINICS Provided hearing needs for 26,000 patients through the clinics. COCHLEAR IMPLANT SURGERY 269 children with hearing impairment can listen to the world now. EARLY INTERVENTION 150+ infants got a finer start without any delay. INDIAN SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING 15,350 corporate employees coached with prerequisite Indian Sign Language to promote inclusivity. Objectives • Enhance educational opportunities for hearing-impaired students with Special Education services and integrating them into mainstream institutions. • Utilize technology for educational enrichment through the E-Learning PAN-India project and DLISD (Digital Learning Initiative in Skill Development), delivering accessible, quality education while standardizing the use of Indian Sign Language (ISL) nationwide. • Promote Inclusive Education through partnerships with government schools. • Strengthen Partnerships with Government Schools to mainstream children with special needs and ensure continued support. • Train professionals required for the disability sector through various professional courses such as D. Ed College for Special Education, DISLI (Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation), BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology), etc. • Promote inclusive communication and education by standardising ISL through Sign Call, a platform enabling unified communication between hearing and hearing-impaired individuals, SLIEP (Sign Language in Educational Institutional Programme) which teaches the National Anthem in ISL and My Sign Challenge, a digital campaign fostering accessibility, awareness and unity. • Reach underserved communities through the Community Outreach Programme, conducting free screening medical camps to identify children with various disabilities and hearing-related issues across all age groups and provide appropriate guidance. • Expand access to ear and hearing healthcare with free Hearing Clinics, making it accessible in remote and underdeveloped regions. • Recognise children with special needs through Early Intervention Centre and provide free screening medical camps. • Support Cochlear Implant surgeries and post-surgery rehabilitation with Auditory-Verbal Therapy services. • Identify children with various disabilities and provide necessary support through Child Development Centre. • Empower individuals with disabilities through Skill Development programmes aligning with new-age market trends and requirements, covering Multimedia & Animation and Retail & Hospitality. • Promote women empowerment with communication and digital skills through the Women Empowerment through Sign language and Technology project, and tailoring and livelihood training through the Pre-Vocational Training Unit, to build a self-reliant future. • Contribute towards the growth of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes by forming effective partnerships with CSR organisations LEGAL, STATUTORY COMPLIANCE AND DUE DILIGENCE • CSR1 compliance ensures adherence to Corporate Social Responsibility regulations. • Ashray Akruti holds valid 80G and 12A certifications under the Income Tax Act, facilitating tax-exempt donations. • Registered under the Societies Registration Act • Ashray Akruti is FCRA approved for receiving international funds. • Adhering to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, in all operations. • Compliance under Department of Women Development, Child Welfare and Disabled Welfare of the Government of Telangana • PF & ESI compliance provided to staff via statutory authorities. • Member of Juvenile Justice Committee AFFILIATIONS • Give India • Charity Aid Foundation • Benevity • Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs • Rehabilitation Council of India • Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped • Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), New Delhi • Osmania University ASSOCIATIONS • Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai and Bangalore • FLAME University, Pune • ICFAI Business School Hyderabad (IBS) • NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad • O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana • S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai • Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Bengaluru Ashray Akruti is more than an organisation – it is a movement of hope, dignity and boundless possibility for individuals with disabilities, especially from underprivileged backgrounds. From humble beginnings to becoming a nationally and globally recognised changemaker, Ashray Akruti has touched thousands of lives with compassion, innovation and purpose. Whether it's a child hearing their parent’s voice for the first time after a cochlear implant, a young woman breaking barriers through skill training and self-reliance, or hearing-impaired students across India learning in their language through E-Learning, every initiative is a step toward a more inclusive, empathetic world. Through its unwavering commitment to Education, Healthcare and Skill Development, the organisation ensures that every individual, regardless of ability, is equipped and supported to dream big and live with confidence. The true impact of Ashray Akruti goes beyond statistics and accolades – it’s felt in the everyday moments of transformation, in the smiles of children who once felt unheard and in the rising confidence of communities once left on the margins. With a heart that beats for inclusion and a vision firmly rooted in equality, Ashray Akruti continues to rewrite the narrative around disability in India. It envisions and actively builds a future where everyone is seen, heard, empowered and celebrated. This is a testament to human potential, a celebration of strength and perseverance and a powerful reminder that we must build a world where no one is left behind.