SOPAN (Society of Parents of Children with Autistic Disorders) is a registered NGO working for autism and related developmental disabilities. It began in 2002 as an initiative of a group of parents whose children with autism needed education and training. Prior to 2002, the provision of services for children with autism was at a nascent stage. SOPAN was started by a group of parents, to start a support group for parents. Today SOPAN manages 8 projects which collectively work towards achieving our mission which is "Empowering persons with autism and developmental disabilities; and their families" We have 5 centres, 3 in Mumbai suburban, 1 at Panvel and 1 in a rural place at Khalapur.

Appeal

Education is a fundamental right of all citizens of India. Children and young adults with disability also have that right. Our organization provides education and empowerment to children and young adults with autism and disability. We have a team of special educators and therapists who provide these services to our students. Most of our services are offered completely free to our beneficiaries which include children with disability and their family members. To provide optimum quality services, SOPAN needs continuous monetary support from corporates offering CSR support, Foundations, philanthropists and such platforms like the Mumbai marathon so that we can reach out to more people living in rural areas too. For continuation of our educational services and to ensure that no child with a disability is missed out on getting his basic right as a citizen of India, we appeal to everyone to donate generously to our cause of empowering children with autism and developmental disabilities and their families.