Sense International (India)

Sense International (India) Sense International (India) is the only national level NGO working with people with deafblindness

Sense International India, also known as Sense India, was established in 1997 as the first and only non-governmental organisation to support the development of comprehensive services for people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities throughout India. Sense India works with local organisations to develop sustainable services for children and adults with deafblindness and collaborates with the government at centre and state levels. We have reached to provide needs-based services to around 80,000 children with deafblindness directly through 60 partner NGOs in 23 states of India, and through collaboration with the government’s national Samagra Shiksha - ‘inclusive education’ programme. With our effort, children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities have been identified and are being prepared to attend mainstream schools. We are also partnering with leading organisations in Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Malaysia to train educators and setup needs-based services for deafblind. Sense India advocates for the recognition and realisation of rights of persons with deafblindness with the government and our biggest achievement has been recognition of ‘Deafblindness’ in the Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016 and their rights are now protected. The inclusion of vaccination for Rubella under the Universal Immunization Programme is another significant achievement of our advocacy initiatives. We are a member of several Central Government and State level advisory groups. Sense India is accredited by the United Nations and enjoys consultative status on deafblindness.

Sparsh Centres: From a Vision to a Living Space of PossibilityThis February, Sparsh entered Phase 2 in Thane — growing i...
28/02/2026

Sparsh Centres: From a Vision to a Living Space of Possibility

This February, Sparsh entered Phase 2 in Thane — growing in size, but more importantly, growing in reach and care for persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.

What stands here today is not just a bigger centre.
It’s a space where a child feels a new texture and smiles.
A space where small movements slowly turn into independence.
Where communication is discovered, patiently.
Where young adults begin preparing for livelihoods with confidence and dignity.

With spaces for sensory stimulation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, early intervention, special education and vocational training — the centre offers support that stays with families for the long journey.

The inauguration by Ms. Minal Shah from CU Shah Charitable Trust and Mr. Amith Dholakia, Chairperson, Sense India, felt even more meaningful with 15 families of children and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities joining us— their presence reminding us why this work matters.

We are deeply grateful to CU Shah Charitable Trust, Xoriant Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and Bajaj Finserv. This expansion stands on their belief and generosity.
Because when someone believes in our work, lives quietly begin to change.

This isn’t just Phase II.
It’s hope growing stronger.

What if a simple device could change how a child hears, moves, learns and experiences the world? Recognising the urgent ...
27/02/2026

What if a simple device could change how a child hears, moves, learns and experiences the world?

Recognising the urgent and unmet need for assistive devices, Sense International India, with the generous support of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, implemented the project “Empowering Abilities: Customized Assistive Devices for Children with Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities in Raipur and Sidhbari.”

The project was carried out across two longstanding centres in Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Sidhbari (Himachal Pradesh), where children receive specialised education and rehabilitative services.

Through regular therapy and educational interventions, 27 children were identified as needing customised hearing aids and CP chairs: essential tools to support their functional communication and mobility.

In addition, 63 caregivers and special educators were trained on proper usage and maintenance, ensuring long-term impact and optimal utilisation of the devices.

From systematic assessments and quality-controlled procurement to personalised distribution, hands-on training, and structured follow-ups, the project is already helping children access auditory input, improve mobility, actively participate in learning, and experience greater confidence and inclusion.

Assistive devices are more than tools — they are opportunities.
We are deeply grateful to Cholamandalam for supporting this meaningful journey and reaffirming that when the right resources meet the right intent, children can truly thrive.

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Warm birthday wishes to Mr. Rajive Raturi!Your wisdom, compassion, and steadfast leadership as a Board member continue t...
25/02/2026

Warm birthday wishes to Mr. Rajive Raturi!

Your wisdom, compassion, and steadfast leadership as a Board member continue to inspire and guide us.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and a wonderful year ahead.

We learn more when we listen to those who’ve walked the journey.For our 3rd Quarterly Talk, we’re honoured to host Radhi...
23/02/2026

We learn more when we listen to those who’ve walked the journey.

For our 3rd Quarterly Talk, we’re honoured to host Radhika Mullick Alkazi — a leader who has spent 30+ years advancing the rights of children and persons with disabilities through research, policy, community action and even theatre.

📅 24th February
🕝 2:30 PM onwards
📍 Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/senseindia97

If you work in the disability space — or care about inclusion — this conversation is for you.

Come online. Bring your questions. Let’s bridge knowledge gaps together.

20/02/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲?
Hear 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮, 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.

We’re back with the 2nd Edition of the Disability Sensitisation Workshop on Deafblindness and Multiple Disabilities - designed for CSR leaders who want to go beyond intent and create measurable, human-centred impact.

At Sense International India, inclusion is not theory - it is lived every day. Together with children and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, we work on communication, learning and independence, one barrier at a time.

After an inspiring first edition in Bengaluru, we’re bringing this immersive experience to Mumbai - a space to understand, engage and discover what meaningful collaboration can look like.

In this workshop, you will

• Build a practical understanding of deafblindness and multiple disabilities
• Understand Inclusion of mental health within corporate diversity and equity frameworks
• Explore policy, assistive technologies and empowerment approaches
• Interact directly with children and young adults with deafblindness
• Identify opportunities for inclusive and impactful CSR partnerships

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: 20 Downtown, 2nd Floor, Eros Theatre Building, Churchgate, Mumbai

If your CSR work is rooted in long-term change, this space is for you.
Register here: https://forms.gle/YCJPivjaaCgPw6hU8

Yesterday felt less like an inauguration and more like a beginning. Sparsh has opened in Faridabad - 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 ...
19/02/2026

Yesterday felt less like an inauguration and more like a beginning.

Sparsh has opened in Faridabad - 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Within its walls are spaces for early intervention, therapeutic support, sensory stimulation, education, and vocational learning but more than that, it holds possibility.

As families walked in, the rooms slowly filled with touch, movement, hesitation, curiosity, and eventually comfort. For many children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, a new space can be overwhelming. And yet, with patient hands and familiar guidance, unfamiliar places begin to feel safe.

Alongside the inauguration, we also held the Haryana State Stakeholder Engagement Meeting with 21 families- caregivers, siblings, educators, and children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. The conversations encouraged parents to recognise the strength of their own journeys, assured full support from the system, and urged families to be vocal about their rights while making use of the centre’s free services.

We were honoured to have 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱, join us for the inauguration and Haryana State Stakeholder Engagement meeting.

The 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀, while also reminding families that consistent participation and hope can shape outcomes. A lived-experience sharing by a young adult with deafblindness deeply resonated with parents, turning uncertainty into reassurance and possibility.

Sparsh is not just a centre.
It is where a child first understands a routine, a caregiver finds reassurance, and independence begins quietly: one touch, one response, one confident step at a time.

Faridabad now has a space where development is not rushed, communication is not forced, and every small milestone is deeply celebrated, together.

This milestone was made possible with the support of Azim Premji Foundation. Our heartfelt gratitude for standing with us and helping create a space that will hold many beginnings.

17/02/2026

For a child with deafblindness, walking is not just about balance.
It is about trusting a world they cannot see or hear. Every step asks a question: Is it safe? Will the ground stay the same?

With patient hands and consistent kindness, the unfamiliar slowly becomes familiar and movement turns into freedom.

 #𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Sense International India is looking for an Officer – Accounts to join our growing Finance team in Ahmed...
10/02/2026

#𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.
Sense International India is looking for an Officer – Accounts to join our growing Finance team in Ahmedabad.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with purpose—strengthening financial systems that support inclusive, rights-based work with persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across India.

Role: Officer – Accounts
Location: Ahmedabad
Contract: Full-time, renewable two-year contract
Reporting to: Manager – Finance

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 𝟮𝟬 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

If you or someone in your network has a background in accounts and wants to contribute to the development sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Please share this post to help us reach the right candidates.

Link for more information: https://www.senseintindia.org/career.php

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗠𝗙 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺! We’re happy to announce that MMF has continued supporting our work ...
06/02/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗠𝗙 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺!
We’re happy to announce that MMF has continued supporting our work with children and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities in Salem, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Through this renewed grant agreement, we will keep 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿:
• Early intervention
• Home-based education
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Capacity building of parents and caregivers
• Stronger linkages with local service providers

At the 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – along with their families, who receive regular training, guidance, and follow-up to support learning, independence, and inclusion at home and within the community.

Partnerships like these make long-term impact possible. Thank you, MMF, for believing in this journey and walking alongside us as we continue building brighter futures together.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. We’re back with the 2nd Edition of o...
04/02/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗦𝗥 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆?
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

We’re back with the 2nd Edition of our Exclusive Disability Sensitisation Workshop on Disability Inclusion & Deafblindness — designed especially for CSR leaders and professionals who want to turn good intentions into real, measurable impact.

At Sense International India, inclusion isn’t just a conversation. It’s a daily practice. We work closely with children and adults with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, addressing real barriers to communication, learning and independence.

After an inspiring first edition in Bengaluru, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗶, a space to learn, engage and explore meaningful CSR collaboration.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻:
• A practical understanding of deafblindness and multiple disabilities
• Insights into policies, assistive technologies and empowerment approaches
• Direct interactions with children and young adults with deafblindness
• Opportunities to build inclusive and impactful CSR partnerships

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: 20 Downtown, 2nd Floor, Eros Theatre Building, Churchgate, Mumbai

If you’re a CSR professional committed to building inclusive and sustainable change, we’d love to have you with us.

Register link: https://lnkd.in/gHdABZva

Disability conversations don’t have to be heavy to be meaningful. They can be curious, powerful and even a little joyful...
27/01/2026

Disability conversations don’t have to be heavy to be meaningful.
They can be curious, powerful and even a little joyful.

Join us for Disability Discourse, a space to listen, think, learn and unlearn together about disability, care, and inclusion, guided by voices who have shaped the field for decades.

𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 | ⏰ 𝟯:𝟯𝟬–𝟲:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 (𝗜𝗦𝗧)
With Sheela Sinha, Senior Professional and an independent Consultant and Niru Prasad, Board-certified Physician in Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲
https://www.youtube.com/user/senseindia97

Come as you are. Bring your curiosity. Stay for the conversations that matter and the ones that stay with you long after.

See you online. Let’s think, reflect and learn together.



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