Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded Children (ADHAR)

Empowers families and improves lives of mentally retarded children through quality care, education, rehabilitation, awareness campaigns, and support services

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Thane, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1990

The Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded Children (ADHAR) is a non-profit organisation that has been dedicated to serving individuals with inte Read morellectual disabilities and their families since its establishment. ADHAR strives to improve the lives of mentally retarded children and provide support and resources to their parents and caregivers. One of the primary objectives is to ensure that mentally retarded children receive quality care, education, and rehabilitation services. It believes in a holistic approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and mental needs of these children. It works tirelessly to raise awareness about the challenges faced by mentally retarded children and their families in society. It actively campaigns for the rights of these individuals, promoting inclusion, equal opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters their overall development. The organisation conducts various activities, including workshops, training programmes, and awareness campaigns, to educate parents, teachers, and the community about intellectual disabilities and how to best support affected individuals. It facilitates support groups and counselling services to empower parents and help them navigate the challenges associated with raising a mentally retarded child.

Demographies Served

Impact

The Association Of Parents Of Mentally Retarded Children currently supports over 335 Special Adults across two locations in Badlapur and Nasik, providing lifelong care, training, and rehabilitation through a dedicated team of professionals and support staff.

Programs

  • Home for Special Children & Adults

    ADHAR's Home for Children and Adults, established in 1990, began as an association of parents of mentally challenged children. With time, it has grown and now provides care for 235+ special adults at Adhar Badlapur. Recognized thrice as the best parents' association for intellectually disabled adults, ADHAR expanded its services to Nasik, offering a safe and lifelong home surrounded by hills and greenery. The unique setup and structure feature rooms with large windows for enjoying natural surroundings and constant monitoring, while a nearby multispeciality hospital ensures prompt medical assistance when needed.

  • Home for Senior Citizens

    District

    ADHAR has launched a unique project that focuses on providing comprehensive support to senior parents of specially-abled children. The organisation is committed to taking lifelong care of these parents and offers a nurturing environment where they can find solace. ADHAR's senior citizen home ensures single/twin sharing rooms with personal lockers, a hassle-free retirement township, nutrition and hygiene amenities, community gathering spaces, entertainment facilities, health and fitness assistance, compassionate and qualified staff, and support for daily chores. To register senior parents as residents of the ADHAR home, individuals can contact it via phone or email. Adhar aims to address the challenges faced by these parents and create a transformative experience by offering essential facilities, dedicated staff, a caring atmosphere, and a sense of familial support.

Leadership Team

  • V M Gore

    Chairman

  • M L Talwar

    Vice - Chairman & Secretary

  • S J Khandkar

    Treasurer

  • Ganesh Ambekar

    Chief Operations Officer

  • Vishwas Gore

    Chairman

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTA0271E

  • Registration ID

    E12772

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2016/0098914

  • 12A

    AABTA0271EE20214

  • 80G

    AABTA0271EF20214

  • FCRA

    083990108

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    301, Giri Heavan Building, Hari Niwas Circle, Lalbahadur Shastri Road, Thane, 400602

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust