Aims and Objectives
- Human Resource Development
To undertake, promote, sponsor, coordinate, and conduct education, training, and capacity-building programmes for rehabilitation professionals and personnel including medical practitioners, rehabilitation engineers, prosthetists and orthotists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, rehabilitation psychologists, special educators, multipurpose rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other allied professionals engaged in the rehabilitation and empowerment of persons with disabilities.
- Research and Innovation
To conduct, sponsor, coordinate, support, and disseminate research in rehabilitation sciences, rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology, disability studies, biomechanics, clinical rehabilitation, inclusive development, and related fields, leading to improved rehabilitation outcomes and enhanced quality of life for persons with disabilities.
- Assistive Devices and Technology
To design, develop, evaluate, manufacture, promote, distribute, and facilitate access to assistive devices, aids, appliances, orthoses, prostheses, mobility aids, communication devices, and other rehabilitation technologies for persons with disabilities.
- Rehabilitation Services
To provide comprehensive rehabilitation services including medical, therapeutic, special education, vocational, psychological, social, and community-based rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.
- Service Delivery Models
To develop, pilot, evaluate, document, and replicate innovative models of rehabilitation service delivery, community-based rehabilitation, outreach programmes, tele-rehabilitation, and inclusive service systems.
- Vocational Training and Livelihood
To undertake, promote, and facilitate vocational training, skill development, career guidance, employment support, entrepreneurship development, livelihood promotion, placement services, and economic rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
- Information, Documentation, and Dissemination
To collect, generate, publish, promote, and disseminate information, knowledge, best practices, research findings, and educational materials relating to disability, rehabilitation, and assistive technology in India and abroad.
- Consultancy and Technical Support
To provide consultancy, technical assistance, capacity building, and advisory services to Governments, public sector organizations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, industries, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders in matters relating to disability and rehabilitation.
- Collaboration and Networking
To establish and maintain collaboration with national and international organizations, universities, research institutions, professional bodies, industry partners, and other agencies for advancing rehabilitation education, research, innovation, and service delivery.
- Promotion of Accessibility and Inclusion
To promote accessibility, universal design, inclusive education, inclusive employment, independent living, and the full participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of life.
- Policy Support and Advocacy
To support policy formulation, programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy initiatives aimed at safeguarding the rights and enhancing the welfare of persons with disabilities.
- Any Other Activities
To undertake any other activities incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives and to promote the rehabilitation, empowerment, inclusion, and well-being of persons with disabilities.