Can you imagine being invisible for a day? You attempt to complete your daily duties, but no one acknowledges or talks to you. You try to buy groceries, but the cashier will not take your money. You scream out for someone to help you, but not one person looks your way. This imaginary scene is like reality for the 40-80 million disabled individuals in India.

Disabled people face discrimination on a daily basis in India. Social stigmas, physical challenges and financial constraints lead some families to disown their disabled loved ones, and many end up homeless. Illiteracy among the disabled in India is up to 52 percent, and without education or job skills, many must assume the life of a beggar. Cast into the margins of Indian society, many disabled individuals truly feel invisible.

However, India Partners is providing a new life for many disabled individuals in India! Together with our partner, Agape Rehabilitation Center, India Partners is providing job training for the disabled, as well as a hostel where disabled students can find a safe and accepting place to live and grow...