Who We Are

A movement founded on equality, dignity and shared purpose.

The story, vision, mission and objectives behind the Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and Parents.

Our Story

Founded in 2015, on a simple conviction

The Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and Parents (ARPP) was founded in 2015 with the thought of an inclusive society that provides equal opportunity, full participation and protection of rights for persons with and without disabilities. We believe in equality and liberty for all humanity.

ARPP brings together special educators, therapists, rehabilitation professionals and parents of children with special needs under one roof, because lasting change happens when the people closest to a problem are the ones designing its solution.

From advocating for the Rehabilitation Professionals for Disabilities Act, ARPP works at the intersection of policy, education and grassroots community support — with an advocacy reach across India.

Vision

Commitment for an Inclusive Society

A society where every person — with or without disability — participates fully, on equal terms, in education, work and community life.

Mission

Inclusive Education, By Design

To facilitate inclusive education for children with special needs, and to advocate for the trained professionals and policies needed to make it real.

Equality and liberty for all humanity.

Our objectives translate that belief into a working agenda — one that spans classrooms, universities, health centres and government policy.

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What We're Advocating For

Our objectives

1

Overall development of persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups of society.

2

Inclusive education for children with special needs, within mainstream, inclusive classrooms.

3

Appointment of Special Educators in every school to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

4

Therapeutic units and early-intervention centres at health centres in every block of the country.

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  • Bridge the gap among teachers, special educators, parents and policy makers.
  • Establish a Department of Rehabilitation Science in every central and state university.
  • Build a research culture in special education and disability rehabilitation.
  • Support new institutes, schools and colleges focused on human resource development.
  • Promote skills-development programmes through ITIs, polytechnics and other professional courses.
  • Replace guest and contractual teaching posts with permanent appointments in education departments.
  • Secure permanent special-education faculty positions in SCERT, NCERT, DIET, NCTE, B.Ed colleges and universities.
  • Recommend the establishment of a resource centre in every district.
  • Facilitate access to medical aid, stationery, transport, libraries and e-libraries for persons with special needs.
  • Organise workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums on educational and social issues.
  • Raise our voice against injustice and provide legal, medical and socio-economic assistance to those in need.
  • Promote community participation in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
  • Develop Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) centres nationwide.
  • Advocate for the appointment of Rehabilitation Professionals to deliver need-based services.
A Word From Our Founder

President's Message

Mr. Rajesh Trivedi, President, ARPP Association
Rajesh Trivedi
President, ARPP Association

"ARPP was founded with the thought of an inclusive society that provides equal opportunity, full participation and protection of rights for persons with and without disabilities. We believe in equality and liberty for all humanity."

"Education is a virtue of success, reaching every stage of life without discrimination. Society has come to recognise its value — and its power to enrich us all."

Want to be part of this story?

Membership is open to rehabilitation professionals, special educators, parents and allies who share our vision.