What we do

Programmes that remove barriers.

From mobility devices to cognitive rehabilitation, we create the support and access people need to live with greater dignity and independence.

Equal opportunity begins when we stop expecting people with disabilities to adjust to inaccessible systems — and start building systems that are accessible to everyone.

How our work is organised

Six areas of focus.

Mobility & assistive devices

NeoMotion wheelchair bikes, multipurpose commode wheelchairs and white canes that restore independent movement.

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Education & scholarships

Teaching and learning kits, MSIED sensory kits, and scholarships that keep students with disabilities in the classroom.

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Skill development

Globally certified upskilling that turns training into employability and sustainable livelihoods.

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Community outreach

Nutritional kits and meals, festival support, legal awareness and health camps that reach families where they live.

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Accessibility & inclusion

Walkathons, inclusive sports days and awareness drives that put people with disabilities into shared public life.

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Flagship initiatives

The iFIT Hub — the first interactive rehabilitation hub inside Stanley Medical College and Hospital.

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Latest first

Every programme, in order.

From this month's initiatives back to where it all began in 2022. Click through for the full story behind each one.

Independence Day Scholarships 2026 14 August 2026
SMART Foundation Head Office, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Independence Day Scholarships 2026

True independence includes the freedom to learn.

ScholarshipsEducationDisability Inclusion
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Project Swachh Bachpan 15 July 2026
Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu

Project Swachh Bachpan

Cleaner spaces, safer childhoods and informed young minds in Ranipet.

Child WelfareHealthAwarenessLegal AwarenessEducation
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Kalvi Valarchi Dhinam 2026 15 July 2026
Government High School, Dhamal Village, Kancheepuram District

Kalvi Valarchi Dhinam 2026

On the birth anniversary of Perunthalaivar K. Kamarajar, SMART Foundation honoured academic excellence at a Kancheepuram government school.

High SchoolGovtEducationKamarajarGovernment school
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Rice Distribution for Tribal Families 30 June and 20 July 2026
Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Rice Distribution for Tribal Families

No family should go without the basics.

NutritionCommunity Support
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I-FIT Hub 28 March 2026
District Early Intervention Centre, Government Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

I-FIT Hub

Technology-enabled rehabilitation inside a government hospital.

RehabilitationHealthDisability Inclusion
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Legal Awareness Camp, Irular Community 4 March 2026
Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu

Legal Awareness Camp, Irular Community

Awareness is the first step towards empowerment and justice.

Legal AwarenessAwarenessChild WelfareCommunity Support
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BCA Fee Sponsorship 2026 28 February 2026
Dhamal Village, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

BCA Fee Sponsorship 2026

Making sure financial hardship does not end a student's education.

ScholarshipsEducation
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Sharing and Caring Initiative 6 February 2026
Government Children Home for Boys, Ranipet District, Tamil Nadu

Sharing and Caring Initiative

A nourishing meal and a moment of care for 50 children.

NutritionChild WelfareCommunity Support
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Samathuva Pongal 2026 12 January 2026
Vellore District, Tamil Nadu

Samathuva Pongal 2026

Festival essentials and new clothes for 20 families.

Community SupportDisability Inclusion
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Assistive Devices and Smart Aids 2025 23 November 2025
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Assistive Devices and Smart Aids 2025

The right aid, in the right hands, for greater independence.

Assistive DevicesDisability Inclusion
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Parent Awareness Programme, Puducherry 20 September 2025
Assia Party Hall, near Sacred Heart Basilica, Puducherry

Parent Awareness Programme, Puducherry

Practical strategies for parents of children with autism.

Parent TrainingAwarenessDisability Inclusion
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Accessibility Drive Campaign 2025 13 August 2025
Karikalavakkam, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu

Accessibility Drive Campaign 2025

Bringing assistive devices to 100 people in Thiruvallur District.

Assistive DevicesMobilityDisability Inclusion
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Kalvi Valarchi Dhinam 2025 15 July 2025
Government School, Dhamal Village, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

Kalvi Valarchi Dhinam 2025

Honouring Kamarajar's legacy with the students of Dhamal Village.

EducationAwarenessChild Welfare
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Scholarships for HRD Students 2025 25 June 2025
NIEPMD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Scholarships for HRD Students 2025

Supporting the students who will become tomorrow's rehabilitation professionals.

ScholarshipsEducationRehabilitation
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Smart Commode Wheelchair Distribution 12 February 2025
Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu

Smart Commode Wheelchair Distribution

Mobility and personal care in one chair, for 20 individuals and their families.

MobilityAssistive DevicesDisability Inclusion
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IDPD 2024: Learning Kits for Special Schools 3 December 2024
Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu

IDPD 2024: Learning Kits for Special Schools

Six special schools and early intervention centres, 150 children, one day of celebration.

Inclusive EducationEducationDisability InclusionAwareness
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TLM Support at Anbu Illam 2024 17 November 2024
Anbu Illam, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

TLM Support at Anbu Illam 2024

A second year of learning tools for children with developmental disabilities.

Inclusive EducationEducationDisability Inclusion
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Scholarships at NIEPMD 2024 26 March 2024
NIEPMD, Muttukadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Scholarships at NIEPMD 2024

Investing in the education of nine students.

ScholarshipsEducationDisability Inclusion
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Divya Kala Shakti Bengaluru 2024 6 January 2024
Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Divya Kala Shakti Bengaluru 2024

Celebrating talent without limits on a national stage.

Arts and CultureDisability Inclusion
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Cancer Screening Camp for Women 7 November 2023
NIEPMD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Cancer Screening Camp for Women

Preventive care for the women who care for others.

HealthAwarenessCommunity Support
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Yaavarum Kelir Mental Health Walkathon 26 October 2023
Elliot's Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Yaavarum Kelir Mental Health Walkathon

Every step a step towards empathy and mental well-being.

Mental HealthAwarenessDisability Inclusion
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Scholarships for PwD Students, Lucknow 20 October 2023
CRC Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Scholarships for PwD Students, Lucknow

Helping students with disabilities stay on the path of education.

ScholarshipsEducationDisability Inclusion
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Neo Motion Wheelchairs Phase II 25 July 2023
DRUVA Educational and Public Charitable Trust, Anna Nagar, Chennai

Neo Motion Wheelchairs Phase II

Extending mobility support to 15 more individuals.

MobilityAssistive DevicesDisability Inclusion
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UPS Distribution at NIEPMD 10 July 2023
NIEPMD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

UPS Distribution at NIEPMD

Dependable power support for 21 beneficiaries.

Assistive DevicesDisability InclusionCommunity Support
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Neo Motion Wheelchair Distribution 2023 18 May 2023
NIEPMD, Chennai and partner institutions

Neo Motion Wheelchair Distribution 2023

100 persons with mobility challenges, now moving with independence.

MobilityAssistive DevicesDisability InclusionAwareness
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Skill Development and Upskilling Workshop 17 May 2023
NIEPMD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Skill Development and Upskilling Workshop

Globally recognised skills that open the door to better livelihoods.

Skill DevelopmentDisability Inclusion
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TLM Support at Anbu Illam 2023 April to July 2023
Anbu Illam, Sainathapuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

TLM Support at Anbu Illam 2023

The right tools for 78 children to learn, grow and thrive.

Inclusive EducationEducationDisability Inclusion
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Mobility for the Differently Abled 12 December 2022
NIEPMD, Chennai and partner institutions

Mobility for the Differently Abled

50 motorised wheelchairs, 50 new journeys towards independence.

MobilityAssistive DevicesDisability Inclusion
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Mentor Development Programme 8 December 2022
NIEPMD, Chennai (hybrid)

Mentor Development Programme

Building a stronger circle of mentors for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Skill DevelopmentDisability Inclusion
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UPS Support for CRC Lucknow 21 July 2022
CRC Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

UPS Support for CRC Lucknow

Reliable power so rehabilitation and training services never pause.

Disability InclusionRehabilitationCommunity Support
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Divya Kala Shakti Chennai 2020 12 March 2020
Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Divya Kala Shakti Chennai 2020

A stage where the talent of persons with disabilities takes the spotlight.

Arts and CultureDisability Inclusion
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Parent and Family Training Programmes 2019 February to March 2019
Udaipur, Bhilwara and Jodhpur (Rajasthan); Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)

Parent and Family Training Programmes 2019

Equipping families across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to support their loved ones with confidence.

Parent TrainingDisability InclusionAwareness
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