Enabling dignity, access, and meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities
Adira: Centre for Disability Management, Inclusion & Empowerment is a multidisciplinary initiative dedicated to advancing inclusive education and supporting individuals with disabilities across diverse contexts.
Our work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves access to meaningful opportunities, dignity, and the ability to participate fully in society. We bring together a team of experienced educators, psychologists, researchers, and practitioners who collectively offer both depth of knowledge and practical insight shaped by years of work in the field.
At Adira, we recognise that no two individuals or environments are the same. Our approach is therefore thoughtful and tailored—whether we are working with a child and their family, supporting educators in classrooms, or collaborating with institutions to build more inclusive systems.
We combine training, assessment, intervention, and consultation to create solutions that are not only evidence-based, but also grounded in real-world application. Beyond individual programmes, we are equally committed to building awareness, strengthening capacity, and contributing to a broader shift towards inclusion in education and society.
Our advisors
Meet some additional voices behind Adira.
Academic leader and Vice Chancellor of Ahmedabad University, with a background in institutional development and policy.
His work focuses on higher education reform, governance, and building impactful institutions.
Physician-scientist with extensive experience in clinical research, neurobiology, and pharmaceutical leadership.She brings a strong scientific perspective to understanding neurodevelopment and evidence-based practice.
Physician-scientist with extensive experience in clinical research, neurobiology, and pharmaceutical leadership.She brings a strong scientific perspective to understanding neurodevelopment and evidence-based practice.
Physician-scientist with extensive experience in clinical research, neurobiology, and pharmaceutical leadership.She brings a strong scientific perspective to understanding neurodevelopment and evidence-based practice.
Trauma-focused therapist working with individuals navigating emotional and psychological challenges.Her approach combines clinical methods with a strong emphasis on empathy, safety, and personal transformation.
Clinical and trans-cultural psychologist with international experience in mental health and research.Her work integrates cultural insight with evidence-based approaches to support holistic well-being.
Learning is everything. Learning is active. It is what makes Knowledge kinetic.
Former Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi India, V. Shantakumar brings decades of experience in marketing and strategic thinking.He is the creator of Context Engineering™, a framework for reimagining how organisations learn, evolve, and grow.
In their words
Reflections from those who have been part of the Adira journey, sharing what the experience has meant to them
Tejaswini R.
Parent participant
Marcus L.
Programme participant
Apeksha T.
Programme participant