Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research
Kolkata, India
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Founded in 2015, Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research is a non-governmental organisation based in Kolkata, India working on disability, health, education +2 more.
Garden Reach Institute for the Rehabilitation & Research (G.R.I.R.R) is a non-profit organisation founded in 2015 that provides rehabilitation and support services to children with disabilities in Garden Reach and Metiaburz, Kolkata, with a branch in Howrah and outreach in Bihar. Its services include physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, home-based therapy and community-based rehabilitation. It also produces low-cost orthoses and prosthetic appliances, charging only for materials, and runs skill training and job placement for youth with disabilities. The organisation supports families with disability certification and access to government welfare schemes, and runs awareness and early identification programmes in the community.
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Home-Based Therapy
Disability · India
In-home physiotherapy, positioning, mobility support and personalised exercises for children with severe disabilities who cannot attend centres regularly.
Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID)
Community development · India
Works with families, community members and local systems on awareness, early identification, access to services and disability rights.
Inclusive Education and School Admission Support
Education · India
Special education and support for facilitating school enrolment and mainstreaming of children with disabilities into regular schools.
Skill Training for Youth with Disabilities
Employment & Skills · India
Vocational and technical training, including hospitality, tailoring, mobile repairing and computer skills, to support livelihoods and job placement.
Rugby Initiative
Sport for development · India
Uses rugby to promote inclusion, physical development, teamwork and confidence among children and youth.
Drum & Band Initiative
Arts & Culture · India
Gives children and youth with disabilities a platform to showcase musical talent and gain public recognition.
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Rotary Club of Calcutta Mahanagar, Social Venture Partners, Samaritan Help Mission, Mitti Cafe, Endolite India, ISHWAR, Mobility India, Rebecca Charitable Hospital, LTIMindtree, Kolkata Gives
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