Cheshire Homes India, Mumbai (Estd. 1955) is a Disability Non-Profit that aims to address the life cycle needs of persons with disability through its Centre and Outreach Services (Community Based Rehabilitation) viz. Special & Inclusive Education, Access to Health Services and Sustainable Livelihood.
The need based services include providing as well as facilitating special education, inclusive education, physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, provision of assistive devices/aids and appliances, mobilising support for corrective surgeries of children with disabilities, vocational guidance and skills training to youth with disabilities followed by employment and self employment assistance.
Cheshire Home works with the various stakeholders namely; the policy makers, relevant government departments, mainstream school teachers, community health works, medical/health professionals, NGOs, skills training organisations, industry bodies/associations, employers/corporates, families of persons with disabilities and the community at large with the aim to address cross-sectional issues that impact the well-being and rights of persons with disabilities.
Every year, over 500 children, youth and adults with disabilities are directly impacted through its services.
Appeal
The donations received through the participation of well wishers in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 shall be utilised for the welfare of persons with disabilities in the area of Education, Health & Rehabilitation, Sustainable Livelihood and Nutrition.