ROSHNI (meaning 'light' or 'radiance' in Hindi) stands for "Rehabilitation Opportunities, Services and Health for the Neurologically Impaired".

ROSHNI was established in 1998 to provide much needed educational and therapy services to children and young adults with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, autism and other forms of neurological impairment. It is based in Gwalior, a small city in northern India. Before ROSHNI was opened, people had to travel 5 hours to Delhi to receive similar services. Many were unable to afford this option.

ROSHNI serves over 1000 people with disabilities, from Gwalior and many surrounding towns and villages who do not have any services in their own area. Many of the beneficiaries live in extreme poverty. ROSHNI provides services in their centre, in local schools, outreach centres, and visits the villages from time to time to offer services to those unable to reach Gwalior.

ROSHNI also run regular training programmes, for parents and families, community workers, mainstream school teachers, and medical professionals. They place a lot of emphasis on raising the awareness of disability rights and issues, for example with local politicians, doctors, and employers.

To find out more about the work of ROSHNI, visit their website : www.roshni-rka.org

Roshni has several ongoing projects. To find out more please select a project below:

• New Building Project
• Early Intervention Group
• Primary Group
• Vocational Group
• Outreach Centre
• Festivals
• World Disability Day, Dehli
• National Special Olympics
• Therapy
• Inclusive Education