SUBJECT: APPEAL FOR A PLACE TO CONDUCT TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR DEAF-BLIND AND DEAF-LOW VISION PEOPLE
Dear Madam / Sir,
The Society for the Empowerment of the Deaf-Blind (SEDB), is the first non-profit organization in India established in 2015 by a team of Deafblind leaders dedicated to the empowerment of the Deafblind individuals.
SEDB aims to protect the rights of the deafblind against all forms of discrimination, and empower them through proper education and training, so they can access employment opportunities on an equal basis with others.
Some of our focus areas are:
- Vocational skills and livelihoods training
- Language skills training, including tactile sign language
- Computer literacy
- Training on using assistive technologies
- Mobility training
- Training for tactile sign language interpreters
Though there is no certain data, there is an estimate of half-a-million people with deaf-blindness or deaf-low vision in India. They are mostly excluded from all areas of life with no proper education and livelihood opportunities and hence they are unable to lead an independent life.
They face discrimination on a daily basis. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the situation with their rights violated. In order to protect the rights and ensure there is no discrimination, SEDB intends to impart basic literacy and livelihood skills, including training to use assistive technologies. For this, SEDB needs infrastructure and office space to conduct these activities in Mumbai.
We appeal to you to provide us with an office-cum-training space for a minimum of five years, free of cost, or with minimum rent if possible. We may agree to access to work in your place premises. We need at least 750-1500 sq.ft. of space, with training hall, office, toilet and mini-kitchen facilities, for the smooth running of our training projects.
We would like to reiterate that this Society is run exclusively by Deafblind people, and hence, any assistance in the form of infrastructure or donation, would greatly help our cause.
Should you wish to discuss with me for further details, please do not hesitate to contact me on WhatsApp or e-mail.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Zamir Dhale
Founder Director and Consultant’
SEDB India
Email: zamir@sedbindia.org
Mob: 919998751125
