Organization
EnAble India
A Bengaluru nonprofit co-founded in 1999 that builds economic independence for people with 14+ disability types through employability training, employer partnerships, and skilling programmes across 28 Indian states, having impacted over 220,000 individuals.
About EnAble India
EnAble India was co-founded in 1999 by Shanti Raghavan and Dipesh Sutariya with a singular focus: economic independence for people with disabilities. It operates on the belief that meaningful employment is the most effective path to dignity and social inclusion.
What They Do
- Employability training — sector-specific skills training across IT, BFSI, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing
- Employer engagement — partnering with 800+ companies to create inclusive hiring pipelines
- Sign language training — building a workforce of professional interpreters
- Entrepreneurship — supporting disabled entrepreneurs through the Earn programme
- Research & consulting — advising organisations on disability-inclusive workplace design
Who They Serve
EnAble India works with adults with visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities across 28 Indian states. They have supported over 220,000 individuals since inception.
Recognition
EnAble India has received the Skoch Award, the NCPEDP Helen Keller Award, and recognition from the Government of India for its employment impact.
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