Welcome to SEDB.
The association in India for the DeafBlind
SEDB is a registered NGO, established to provide support to people with Deafness and Deaf-blindness in India.
At present the organization operates in Nasik, within the state of Maharashtra. The organization was founded with a young energetic team of professionals, including deaf and deafblind persons, with different experience and abilities. Since its inception, it is engaged in remote areas with communities, spreading values to reinforce the development initiative of persons with disabilities (PwD).
The organization has been instrumental in extension of services to benefit the marginalised and disadvantaged communities in remote rural areas through successful pilot models, with the active involvement of the community through voluntary support.
News Updates
Any latest news / experiences faced by the DeafBlind
Latest News
New report highlights major gaps in access experienced by people with deafblindness
The Indian Express
Our Objectives
We offer a variety of services to our clients including
AWARENESS
To create awareness about the rights of persons with deaf and deafblindness among the general public and amongst persons with disabilities.
INCLUSION
To facilitate an interface between people with disabilities, service providers, employers etc. for inclusion of deaf and deafblind persons.
ACCESSIBILITY
To showcase various products, designs, processes, trainings etc. which will improve accessibility for persons with deafblindness.
INDEPENDENCE
To improve their earning capacity and living independently by generating different opportunities in the community.
RIGHTS
To empower deaf and deafblind women to access their rights.
As per
Census 2011
0.5 Million
DeafBlinds in India
5
Million
Deaf in India
40 Thousand
Educated DeafBlinds
WHAT THEY SAY...
What are our clients are saying about us?
Newsletters
SEDB's Quarterly Newsletters prepared by the Committee members.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.”
- Helen Keller
GET IN TOUCH...
To arrange a consultation or workshop, send us a message.