Society for Rights of All Women With Disabilities

The Skill Development Programme aims to empower women by providing them with basic skill-based training to enhance their employment prospects. Over the past five years, the center has been dedicated to offering livelihood training programs such as tailoring, Aari work, artificial jewellery making, and jute product crafting. SFRAWD is committed to expanding its reach to rural communities across the country, thereby significantly improving the socio-economic status of disabled individuals.
SFRAWD Skilling Centres focus on addressing the unemployment challenges faced by disabled women through a three-step approach: Mobilization, Training, and Placement.
Skill Development Initiatives include:
1. Leadership development training programs
2. Vocational training programs aimed at enhancing employability
3. Support for livelihoods and arrangements for interest-free loans

SFRAWD's performers showcase the remarkable abilities within disabilities through their captivating performances. Whether it's the heartfelt rendition of a popular song by visually impaired Balasubramanium or the graceful expression of a prayer song through dance by the speech and hearing impaired duo Suma and Sridevi, each performance leaves a lasting impression filled with emotions.
Every performance is equally commendable, earning the artists well-deserved praise and recognition. This platform serves as both a therapeutic outlet, allowing artists to express their emotions through song and dance, and a means of livelihood, fostering dignity and respect.
SFRAWD embraces a variety of art forms, including but not limited to:
• Bharatanatyam
• Kolaata Contemporary (Folk)
• Deepanjali (Dance with Diyas)
• Vande Mataram
• Shivam Shankaram Duet
• Medley

At present, the project extends aid to disabled women aged 18 to 60 from various areas in Chennai, encompassing widows, women with disabilities, economically disadvantaged individuals, and those who have experienced abuse and trauma.
Services provided include:
• Educational support for children
• Counselling services
• Employment placement opportunities
• Vocational training programs
• Workshops and camps
• Shelter for women

Inclusive education refers to the practice of placing all students, regardless of their challenges, in classrooms appropriate for their age while providing them with the same instruction, interventions, and support needed to succeed in the core curriculum alongside their nondisabled peers. SFRAWD's commitment to inclusivity is prominently demonstrated through its establishment of the "Barrier-free Residential School."
Integrated Program for Educational Assistance:
1. Conducting awareness programs in schools and communities to educate about differently abled welfare schemes and government policies.
2. Providing assistive devices and aids to enhance mobility and quality of life.
3. Offering scholarships and school supply kits to cover expenses related to books, stationery, uniforms, and transportation for disabled students.
4. Conducting career guidance programs for girls to raise awareness about educational opportunities.