Akshadhaa Foundation
Akshadhaa was started by parents — people who had looked at the post-18 cliff and decided to build something on the other side. Twelve years on, the foundation covers the full arc: early intervention, special school, vocational training, job placement. Their SAP partnership brought digital skills into the mix, but the bread-and-butter is still the bakery programme and the paper-making workshop — tangible skills for tangible independence.
Community submission. Akshadhaa Foundation (est. 2012) takes a lifecycle approach — from early intervention and special education through to vocational training and supported employment. Founded by Sumana Dutta with a group of parents. Vocational programmes include job readiness (IT and non-IT), handmade paper making, and bakery. They also run an NIOS centre for open schooling. In 2024, SAP Labs India partnered with them to launch a digital learning programme for neurodivergent individuals. The foundation reports serving approximately 22,000 beneficiaries over its history, though this figure could not be independently verified.
Services
How this entry was verified
SAP Labs India partnership for digital skills (2024). Registered on Nayi Disha, Give.do, and ZoomInfo. Self-reported 22,000 beneficiaries — figure not independently verified. Therapeutic approach details not specified on public sources.
Good to know
NIOS open schooling available. Vocational training for adults with moderate-to-high support needs. Located in HRBR Layout, near Com DEALL Trust.
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