Our Programmes & Projects

Shaping an Inclusive Tomorrow

At Shubham Viklang Vikas Sansthan, our programmes are designed to create real impact — from education and rehabilitation to skill development and inclusion. Each initiative aims to break social barriers and enable persons with disabilities to live productive, independent, and meaningful lives.

Accessible Book Production & Braille Press

In 2017, Shubham established Bihar’s first Braille Press, marking a historic step toward educational accessibility.
We produce Braille books, digital books, and audio learning materials for visually impaired students of Bihar and Jharkhand Boards.

  • Over 64 lakh Braille pages printed to date.

  • 172 textbook titles made available in Braille and digital formats.

  • Exclusive partner of Sugamya Pustakalaya and WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) for accessible learning.

  • Our Audio Library serves as Bihar’s only node for accessible educational content for the visually impaired.

🎬 A documentary on this project was featured at the General Assembly of WIPO, Geneva (2015).
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Shubham Braille Bank

Many assistive devices for the blind are unavailable in open markets. To bridge this gap, Shubham operates a Braille Bank that provides these devices free or at subsidized rates.

  • Benefitted 5,820 visually and hearing-impaired persons.

  • Supplies items like Braille slates, talking watches, mobility canes, and audio players.

  • Ensures easy local access to essential assistive tools previously available only in metro cities.

Rural Disability Awareness & Outreach Programme

Launched in 2002, this flagship programme covers all 16 blocks of Muzaffarpur district.
It provides counselling, awareness, and advocacy for persons with disabilities and their families.

  • Over 10,226 rural beneficiaries supported to date.

  • Focus on community sensitization and policy advocacy for government inclusion.

  • Supported by partners such as Action Aid, CAPART, ICICI, Basic Needs, and Nalanda Charitable Foundation.

This initiative has transformed rural understanding of disability — turning isolation into empowerment.

Independence Through Computer Training

Since 2013, Shubham’s Computer Education Programme has empowered visually and hearing-impaired youth with digital literacy skills.

  • Free six-month residential computer training with laptops and accommodation.

  • 60+ students trained successfully; many employed or self-reliant.

  • Currently training 18 visually and hearing-impaired students.

The program enables youth to navigate the digital world confidently — opening doors to education and employment.

Short-Term Professional Courses

Recognized by the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (Dehradun), Shubham conducts certified one-day to two-week courses for teachers, parents, and caregivers.

  • Over 868 trainees have benefited so far.

  • Courses include Braille literacy, assistive technology use, and inclusive classroom methods.

  • Builds a stronger network of trained professionals supporting disability education in Bihar.

Social Media, Public Awareness & Media Coverage

Shubham believes in advocacy through visibility.
Our work is regularly featured on Doordarshan, Bihar Story, Koshiki Aas News, and other digital media platforms.

  • Featured on DD News under “Good News India” for our disability empowerment work.

  • Active presence on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and local media to amplify awareness and inclusion stories.

Education & Rehabilitation

At the heart of our work lies education — the most powerful tool of empowerment.

  • Free schooling for blind, deaf, multi-disabled, and locomotor-impaired children.

  • 82 regular students currently enrolled with residential facilities.

  • Integrated curriculum aligned with Bihar Board standards up to class 10.

  • Over 81 graduates successfully passed their exams and many employed in government and banking sectors.

The school also provides music, art, and vocational training to nurture confidence, creativity, and livelihood skills.

Therapy & Early Intervention

Our Physiotherapy and Deaf Service Centres provide early diagnosis and treatment for children with disabilities.

  • Treatment for over 450+ patients with polio, arthritis, paralysis, and cerebral palsy.

  • Speech therapy and auditory training for hearing-impaired students.

  • Supported by qualified orthopaedic, ENT, and physiotherapy specialists.

We believe that early intervention is the foundation for lifelong independence.

Employment & Livelihood Support

Through continuous guidance and training, many of our students have gained government and private employment as teachers, bankers, officers, and entrepreneurs.
Others have started self-employment ventures with support from our training and rehabilitation services.

Advocacy & Representation

Shubham actively represents the disability community in key state and district-level bodies:

  • State Coordination Committee, Bihar Commissioner of Disability.

  • District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC), Muzaffarpur.

  • State Resource Group, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.

  • Cricket & Football Associations for the Blind, Bihar (founded and chaired by Dr. Sangeeta Agrawal).

This representation ensures that the voices of persons with disabilities are heard at every level of policy-making.

Together, We Make Change Possible

Every project we run is driven by compassion, professionalism, and a deep belief in the human spirit.
With your support, Shubham continues to be a symbol of hope for thousands of families — turning disability into determination, and challenges into opportunities.

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