Our Story
Be part of a change
you want to see in the world
“Generosity consists not of the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed.”
National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) is a cross-disability non-profit organisation working with a range of stakeholders; to advocate for the rights of persons with disability along with encouraging their employment; increasing public awareness; creating and disseminating knowledge, information, and opportunities; and working towards easy and convenient access to all public places, products, services, and technologies.
Employment, education, and accessibility need to be supported by appropriate legislation and policy, and it becomes imperative to create awareness to achieve any of the above
A society where people with disabilities are equal members leading dignified lives through economic independence.
Six Pillars of NCPEDP
Employment
Access
Education
Policy & Law
Awareness
Youth
Unveiling Insights
Statistics that Strengthen Advocacy
Beneficiaries
people with disabilities reached through our disability inclusion programmes
Students
students with disabilities received access to education
Inclusion
people with disabilities reached through our disability inclusion programmes
Our exciting events
Here are our exciting events...would be great to see you at the next one!
- Ongoing
- Upcoming
31
March
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Birmingham children’s hospital night-time obstacle race
5404, Sebenth Street, la
31
March
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Birmingham children’s hospital night-time obstacle race
5404, Sebenth Street, la
31
March
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Birmingham children’s hospital night-time obstacle race
5404, Sebenth Street, la
31
March
8:00 - 17:00
8:00 - 17:00
Birmingham children’s hospital night-time obstacle race
5404, Sebenth Street, la
Our Impact
Paving the Path to Inclusion
KEY INITIATIVES
Parliamentary Forum on Disability: India’s first ever forum on disability for Members of Parliament.
Assistive trechnology Hub: India’s first ever hub on research and innovation in Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities.
Fellowship for Youth with Disabilities: India’s first ever fellowship for youth with disabilities.
Mera Vote Mera Bharat: An exclusive campaign on political participation and representation of people with disabilities.
Inclusive Bharat Viksit Bharat: First ever Public Service Announcement (PSA) Theaterical Film on Disability.
Missing Millions Campaign: An exclusive campaign dedicated to dissaggreagted data on disability.
Assistive trechnology Hub: India’s first ever hub on research and innovation in Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities.
Fellowship for Youth with Disabilities: India’s first ever fellowship for youth with disabilities.
Mera Vote Mera Bharat: An exclusive campaign on political participation and representation of people with disabilities.
Inclusive Bharat Viksit Bharat: First ever Public Service Announcement (PSA) Theaterical Film on Disability.
Missing Millions Campaign: An exclusive campaign dedicated to dissaggreagted data on disability.
ACCESSIBILITY
Design for the Disabled: NID launched a diploma program focusing on designing for people with disabilities.
Accessible Heritage: ASI committed to making all Indian historical monuments accessible to persons with disabilities.
Inclusive Government Websites: Advocacy with the Ministry of Electronics led to updated GIGW, including accessibility for mobile apps.
ICT Accessibility Standards: NCPEDP provided the foundation for the Draft Guidelines, now under review by the LITD 35 Committee.
Accessible Media Advocacy: Worked with the Ministry of Information to enforce accessibility standards for TV channels, OTT platforms, and features for blind and deaf people.
Accessible Heritage: ASI committed to making all Indian historical monuments accessible to persons with disabilities.
Inclusive Government Websites: Advocacy with the Ministry of Electronics led to updated GIGW, including accessibility for mobile apps.
ICT Accessibility Standards: NCPEDP provided the foundation for the Draft Guidelines, now under review by the LITD 35 Committee.
Accessible Media Advocacy: Worked with the Ministry of Information to enforce accessibility standards for TV channels, OTT platforms, and features for blind and deaf people.
EDUCATION
UGC Initiatives for Inclusion: UGC introduced schemes to support special teacher training (B.Ed/M.Ed) and improve facilities for persons with disabilities in educational institutions.
Accessible Civil Services Exams: In 2001, UPSC held civil service exams in a fully accessible and disabled-friendly environment for the first time.
Inclusive Education Policy: NCPEDP’s advocacy ensured that the National Education Policy recognizes the needs of children and persons with disabilities.
Accessible Civil Services Exams: In 2001, UPSC held civil service exams in a fully accessible and disabled-friendly environment for the first time.
Inclusive Education Policy: NCPEDP’s advocacy ensured that the National Education Policy recognizes the needs of children and persons with disabilities.
ADVOCACY
Census Milestone: Disability included in India’s Population Census 2001, marking a historic step toward data-driven inclusion.
World Disability Day: December 3 became a national movement for solidarity and awareness on disability rights.
Inclusive Disaster Management: Collaborated with MSJE to develop National and State Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Guidelines, ensuring no person with disabilities is left behind during crises.
Accessible Procurement Policy: Collaboration with the Ministry of Finance led to revised procurement rules ensuring accessibility for all.
World Disability Day: December 3 became a national movement for solidarity and awareness on disability rights.
Inclusive Disaster Management: Collaborated with MSJE to develop National and State Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Guidelines, ensuring no person with disabilities is left behind during crises.
Accessible Procurement Policy: Collaboration with the Ministry of Finance led to revised procurement rules ensuring accessibility for all.
