The Institute For Helping The Disabled

Empowering Persons with Disabilities Since 1995

Institute Profile

A registered society serving Odisha since 18 October 1995.

Organisation

  • Registered under: The Societies Registration Act, 1860
  • Registration No.: KRD 6618-300, 1995-96
  • Established: 18 October 1995
  • Location: 293/A, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar-751007, Odisha, India

Leadership

Operations are led by Secretary Sri Bhagirathi Panda, with day-to-day coordination across teams of educators, therapists, and support staff.

Management Team

Operational Statistics

45
Beneficiaries
21
Staff (incl. part-time)
12
Trained Personnel
9
Medical Professionals

Service Areas

  • Special education for children with multiple disabilities
  • Skill assessment and therapy
  • Rehabilitation and parental guidance
  • Home-based and centre-based training programmes
  • Awareness campaigns for the community

Funding Sources

  • Government support through the social welfare ministry
  • Donations from members and the public
  • Tax-deductible contributions from organisations
  • Sponsored programmes for specific projects
In action

Inside The Institute

Our centre at Sahid Nagar combines a working school, therapy rooms, assessment facilities, and administrative offices.

A Day At The Institute

No two days are identical, but the rhythm is recognisable.

  • 8:30 AM

    Children arrive in shared transport. Each child is greeted individually and walked through the morning routine.

  • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

    ASWASANA classroom sessions begin — small groups of 4-6 students with a primary teacher and a support worker.

  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Mid-day meal, prepared on premises and tailored where children have specific dietary or feeding needs.

  • 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    Therapy rotations: physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy at the Assessment & Therapeutic Centre.

  • 4:00 PM

    Children depart; staff debrief, document the day, and prepare individual plans for tomorrow.

Around The Centre

Classrooms, therapy areas, and the spaces our children call their second home.

Governance & Compliance

Governance & Compliance

We hold ourselves to the standards we ask of any well-run institution.

  • Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (No. KRD 6618-300, 1995-96)
  • Income-tax exemption recognised under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act
  • Annual financial audit by an independent chartered accountant
  • Annual general body meeting with all members and published minutes
  • Quarterly review of programme outcomes by the Executive Committee