Niranjan Avhad Foundation

Guiding children toward a world of possibilities

About Niranjan Avhad Foundation

Founded on January 17, 2018, the Niranjan Avhad Foundation for the Disabled (Registration No. Maha/744/NA 17/11/2017) is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities by providing training, guidance, and support. Our organization is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including deafblindness, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and other complex needs.

Through our flagship initiative, the Niranjan Multiple Disability Center, we offer tailored programs for education, skill development, rehabilitation, and employment, fostering social recognition and self-esteem. Our mission is to ensure that every person we serve gains the skills and opportunities necessary for a fulfilling, independent life.

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Our Vision

To Improve the quality of life of persons multiple disabilities

Our Mission

To identify the rehabilitation needs of persons with multiple disabilities at various stages of their life.
To enable persons with multiple disabilities to develop independent and employment, multi disciplinary interventions and through linkages with various sectors for maximum utilisation of their residuals capabilities.
To protect the human rights and dignity of persons with multiple disabilities.
To build awareness on multiple disabilities

What we do

The main objective of the organisation is to do all the arrangements for Divyang in accordance with the Disability Act 2016 is detailed as follows:-

To Provide services to blind Children with Additional Disabilities, Deafblind, Intellectual Disability, Cerebralpalsy, Multiple Disabilities.
Providing rehabilitation for Multiple Disabilities.
To contributed making Multiple Disabilities self Reliant
Making the necessary measures to provide employment to Disabled Children.

Meet Our Team

Mr. Prakash Avhad

President

A post-graduate with a wealth of experience in tribal research, portfolio management, and income protection for marginalized communities, Prakash Avhad brings strong leadership and expertise to the foundation.

Mrs. Bhagyashri Deshpande

Vice President

A dedicated advocate and graduate, Mrs. Deshpande is a former executive member of the Prayaas National Parents Network and a committed parent representative.

Mrs. Jyoti Avhad

Secretary

With over 25 years of experience in rehabilitation and disability support, Mrs. Avhad is a post-graduate in the disability field and has served on the Abhiprena Teacher National Network.

Mrs. Hema Mitakar

Architect/Joint Secretary

A seasoned architect with a postgraduate degree (B.Arch., A.I.I.A), Mrs. Mitakar has over 40 years of experience in diverse projects and has served as a director at an orphanage.

Mr Sanjay Ghule

Treasurer

Mr. Ghule is a graduate with expertise in social networking and digital farming, bringing innovative approaches to fundraising and resource management.

Mrs. Varsha Deshmukh

Member

A post-graduate in the disability field with 23 years of experience, Mrs. Deshmukh specializes in disability rehabilitation.

Mr. Bharat Pardeshi

Member

A graduate and special education teacher, Mr. Pardeshi has dedicated his career to supporting individuals with disabilities.

Mr. Nitin Mitakar

Member

A retired Senior Police Officer (C.I.D. Crime, Maharashtra) with a post-graduate degree, Mr. Mitakar actively participates in social initiatives, especially those benefiting children.

Mrs. Dr. Rajashri Kabade

Member

With a B.A.M.S. degree and 25 years of medical practice, Dr. Kabade provides valuable health insights and support to the foundation’s disability programs.

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