Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA) has been on a mission to empower disabled citizens for the last 43 years, since its inception in 1981, the International Year of the Disabled declared by the United Nations. The organization aims to establish a Rehabilitation and Development Centre, create a Centre of Excellence for rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities, and build partnerships with NGOs and government agencies. This mission is supported through technology development, continuous innovation, training, and research, providing rehabilitation solutions to Persons with Disabilities, their families, and communities across the country.
Founded by Padma Shri Awardee Shri S. Ramakrishnan, who is a wheelchair user due to a spinal injury, and professionally guided by Shri S. Sankara Raman, a Chartered Accountant and Co-Chairman cum Hon. Secretary, who uses a wheelchair due to muscular dystrophy, Amar Seva Sangam is actively engaged in various core activities and initiatives.

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Amar Seva Sangam is an internationally recognized, much sought after institution in the field of Disability Management & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu, India. Among various other successful programs meant for overall welfare of Persons with Disabilities, providing quality, affordable education to the rural poor and children with disabilities is one of our core programs. Our Vision is no child is denied schooling experience because of disability with a mission to provide education to children with disabilities in rural settings. Inclusive education is more important and is essential for children with disabilities to cope with other students. Siva Saraswati Vidyalaya is the name of our inclusive school. We started Nursery school in 1981 which was upgraded to Middle school in 1991 and then elevated to the status of a high school in 2009. In 2015, we have commenced our Higher Secondary school operations. We cater to over 715 students inclusive of children with various physical and mentally challenges. Our guiding principles are: Participatory classes with normal children, physically challenged and Special children; Provide Free education for Physically challenged and Special education including stay; Charge affordable fees for other children considering the weak economic background of rural parents; Focus on all round development of children with extracurricular activities beyond academics. Our School is committed to providing quality education in an environment that sees no boundary between the physically abled and the disabled. At the school and on campus at Amar Seva Sangam, the children are not seen as disabled, but rather as “differently abled”. Every effort is made to nurture both their mental and physical development to maximize their individual potential.
We are raising funds for this project through Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 with a target of INR.50,00,000.
Our Nursery school was setup in 1981 It was upgraded to Middle school in 1991 and then elevated to the status of a high school in 2009. In 2015, we have commenced our Higher Secondary school operations. We cater to over 715 students inclusive of children with various physical and mentally challenges. Inclusive education is more important and are very essential for the children with disabilities to cope up with other students.
Vision
No child is denied of schooling experience because of disability.
Mission
Provide inclusive education to children with disabilities in rural settings.
Current Status in Tenkasi District
• Total number of differently abled children in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 2120
• Total number of Special Educators in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 41
• Total number of Physiotherapist in Tenkasi district (SSA Scheme)- 9