SAMARTHYAM is a national information, technical assistance and research organization. Under its Project “National Centre for Accessible Environments”, it evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible & universal design in built & outdoor environments, transportation systems and products. Our mission is to improve environments through access audits, design innovation, research, capacity building trainings and design assistance. 

It is enabling a paradigm shift by its action-oriented approach through:

• Access Audits of more than 2000 sites nation wide
• Training professionals - architects & engineers, transport planners and urban designers

Samarthyam’s prime goal is to promote “Inclusive Society and Universal Design in the Built Environment and Transportation”. Its mission is supported by team of professionals (architects & engineers), academicians, researchers, scientists, Civil Service Organizations (CSO) and Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs). 

Our Objective…
Barrier Free, Rights based Inclusive Society and implementation of Universal Design & Access for All

We believe….
Universal Design is an enabler of Inclusion

Our Mission….

• Barrier Free Tourism - “Tourism for All”
• Accessible Transportation - “Mobility for All”
• Access to Built Environment - “Access for All”
• Access to street/road infrastructure - “Right of way”

We offer....

ARCHITECTURAL ACCESS

• Access Audits- Facility check of the existing built (external & internal) spaces and report presentation with cost effective solutions.
• Access Appraisal - Assessment of architectural plans and blueprints to incorporate Universal Design in the planning stage.
• Access Implementation Strategies – Post audit planning for prioritization and implementation.

• Access Certification - Rating of facilities & services.
• Workplace Adaptations - To exude efficiency through correct lighting, positioning of furniture, colour schemes, workstation assistive devices etc. to ensure disabled persons perform at par with others.
• Policy Auditing – To include principles of equality and equity with users perspective in all policies and processing.
• Adaptive Designing - End to end integrated solutions in adapting homes, offices, toilets with access devices and accessories, manufactured indigenously as per international standards.

TRAININGS

Technical Accessibility Trainings

• Training of Trainers for Promotion of Non-Handicapping Environment and Creation of Resource Pool of Access Auditors
• Training on Universal Design

Disability Awareness & Sensitization Trainings

• Simulation (experiencing diverse disabilities) and Access Awareness
• Disability Equality
• Communication & Etiquettes
• Manual Handling of persons using mobility aids
• Emergency Evacuation

INCLUSIVE MOBILITY

• Road Safety Audits and Right of Way for vulnerable groups (pedestrians with disabilities and reduced mobility) in road infrastructure.
• Technical Assistance for Accessible & Intelligent Public Transportation System
• Adaptations in Vehicles

We promote….                                          

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

• Incredible India- Inclusive India
• Responsible Tourism

We undertake….

• Inclusive Environments
• Transit System- Bus & Mass Rapid System,
• Rolling Stock (Railways) and Airways
• Road Safety and Streetscaping

Our Motto….
Let’s Make the World Accessible

Join hands in making your services accessible to all...
Please contact us at samarthyaindia@yahoo.com or alternately call us at + 91-11-41019389 
or  91-11-9810558321 and it will be our pleasure to assist you with all your queries.