Catering to the needs of differently abled and individuals with special needs, Deepak Foundation, over the last few years has led projects through which young children with disabilities are identified and empowered through early interventions that ensure independent living in later life. The Foundation’s efforts in this area have focused on future learning and overall development of such individuals by supporting their integration in regular schools and providing them with access to high quality education.
Key projects such as Early Intervention Centre (EIC), Consortium for Inclusive Education, and the Miracle Foundation project for transforming families are pivotal to the Foundation’s efforts toward diversity, inclusion and equality. At present, the Samaj Suraksha Sankul project serves specially abled and destitute children. The project targets children and young adults who are at a disadvantage despite being part of the growing Indian economy because of their educational background and lack of skills. It is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Deepak Foundation and Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (Govt. of Gujarat), under which the Foundation is engaged in operations and management of a child care institution for boys, i.e. Samaj Suraksha Sankul.