Swayamkrushi is celebrating 35 years of empowering persons with intellectual disabilities through education, vocational training and independent living. Founded by Manjula Kalyan, the organisation has transformed thousands of lives while promoting inclusive education, employment and community-based rehabilitation initiatives.
Explaining how in our country, according to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, there are 21 types of disabilities specified, he says that this includes intellectual disability.