Our Vision

To work towards an inclusive society where

children and people with disabilities are
respected and valued

Bring about a positive differences in the

inclusion of rights of persons with disabilities
in the context of all government policies, laws
and schemes

Ensure the implementation of all schemes

and laws, such that they are accessible to all
persons with disabilities in India
 Our Mission

To work in partnership with children and

persons with disabilities and their families,
with a focus on the most marginalized.
To uphold rights and build the capacities of
all stakeholders to build an inclusive society.

Our Values

Equality
Inclusion
Mutual Respect
Partnership
Dignity
Transparency and Accountability
ASTHAs work in the communities of Urban
Slums and Villages in South Delhi have
reached out to thousands of people with
disabilities and their families.

ASTHA is one of the few organizations

that follow Community Based Rehabilitation
approach to work with persons with
disabilities
and their families
 We build capacities of children with
disabilities and other marginalized
children to access the education
system and fully participate in it.

Inclusive Education at ASTHA involves

in strengthening the identified
enablers and minimising barriers at
child, family and communitys level.
 We build capacities of children with
disabilities and other marginalized
children to access the education
system and fully participate in it.

Inclusive Education at ASTHA involves

in strengthening the identified
enablers and minimising barriers at
child, family and communitys level.
We have learned about various barriers
within school that restrict the
possibilities that children with
disabilities would have otherwise had.

However, inclusion is a process that

start with positive attitude of peers and
school authorities towards disability.
 Our research says most parent of
drop-out and out of school children
with disabilities want to send their
child back to school.

We focus on advocating for

reasonable accommodation for
their equal participation.
And sometimes, the children must
advocate and negotiate in order to
secure their rights.

The Child Right Centres run by

ASTHA focuses on building
childrens understanding
on their rights.
 Therapies are essential for the
development of skills and potentials
of children with disabilities and are
encouraged & practised through
daily living and creative activities.

Our rehabilitation work with persons

with disabilities aims to follow the
principles of UNCRPD.
Resource Centre provides in house services
where children with disabilities and their
families can access information and
services. It works with schools, hospitals and
parents along with working with children in
order to improve their cognitive, social,
academic and communication skills.

For information regarding disability,

counselling or guidance, please contact us

011-26466250/011-26466251
rchelpline@asthaindia.in
 Early Intervention for children with
disabilities in the age 0 6 years at
ASTHA not only includes medical
intervention, sensory stimulations, &
preschool activities but also
encompasses all the components such
as immunization, nutrition & other
healthcare facilities of Early Childhood
Care & development.
 Formed Parents support group known
as Rahat Kendra in the Govindpuri
community. Around 10 mothers of
children with high support needs came
together with a common intention to start
a support group for similar parents in the
community so that their children with
severe disabilities and other disabilities
would get a common space in their own
community.
 To enable at least 100 children with
disabilities to access quality education by
running two community based centers
and providing rehabilitation services,
education preparation and support
services to children with disabilities in the
phases of Okhla Industrial Area.
 The children we were working
with yesterday are the youth
today. They have come up as
responsible citizens and leaders
in their communities..
They have shown their ability by
forming their own platform
Viklang Ekta Manch under our
guidance.

They are now leaders and

agents of change.
 As children remain the heart of
ASTHA, the inclusion of parents in
activities is crucial.

In all these years, we have learned

from the parents as much as the
parents have learned from us..
 Caring for Caregivers: A new initiative by
Astha

Witnessing acute stress and sometimes

common mental disorders like depression
among mothers of children with disabilities,
Astha is now seeking community mental health
interventions to address this issue
 Advocacy is a necessary medium
for initiation of change in
policies and society as a whole.

ASTHA has guided various advocacy

campaigns in various fields with focus on
Right to Education, Right to Food and
Access to Justice from the perspective
of disability rights.
 We focus on spreading awareness
about disability and rights of persons
with disabilities and advocate for
change through workshops, training
programs and consultations.
 In ASTHA, theatre and other
cultural activities are medium of
capacity building.

They build the Childrens skills and

potentials and makes them confident
and facilitate all-round
development.
 We have come a long way in 25
years. We have a long journey ahead
with many more milestones to
achieve.

Join us..
..in creating a society where everyone
is valued and respected

EVERYONE CAN HAVE A HAND

IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE
THANK YOU