SAMARTHYAM is a civil society (NGO), national information and technical assistance organization. We aim to improve access in environment through research, trainings and design innovation. Under its Project “National Centre for Accessible Environments” it evaluates, develops and promotes Universal Design in built & outdoor spaces, transportation systems and products. It is enabling a paradigm shift by its action-oriented approach through:
- Access Audits of more than 800 sites nation wide
- Training professionals – architects & engineers, transport planners and urban designers
Our Motto … Let’s Make the World Accessible
We are members of….
- Asia Pacific Development Centre on Disability, Bangkok, Thailand
- International Centre of Accessible Transportation, Canada
- Access Exchange International, USA
Our collaboration with premier organizations like....
- Indian Railways, Government of India
- Archeological Survey of India
- National Trust, Rehabilitation Council of India, Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
- Transportation Research & Injury Prevention Programme (TRIPP), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
- Delhi Integrated Multi Modal System Limited- Delhi Transit
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Delhi Transport Corporation
- Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation
- New Delhi Municipal Council
- Central Road Research Institute
- University of Delhi
- Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
- School of Planning and Architecture
- Socio Economic Development Foundation (SEDF) - FICCI
- Confederation of Indian Industries
- Youth Hostel Association of India
- Civil Society Organizations- Rajiv Gandhi Foundation; Handicap International; ActionAid India; Business Community Foundation; Helpage India and Voluntary Service Overseas among others.
Contact us at....
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENTS
B-181, Mansarovar Garden, New Delhi-110015, India
Telefax: 91-11-41019389 Ph: 91-11-9810558321
Email:
samarthyaindia@yahoo.com
Website:
www.samarthyam.org
We offer....
ACCESS CONSULTANCY
- 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.
- Assistive 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
Join hands with us in making your sites and services Accessible to All
We promote….
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM
- Incredible India- Inclusive India
- Responsible Tourism
We undertake….
- PILOT PROJECTS
- Inclusive Environments
- Transit System- Bus & Mass Rapid System,
- Rolling Stock (Railways) and Airways
- Road Safety and Streetscaping
RESEARCH STUDIES
- Accessibility of Indian Railways, 2005
- Promotion of Public Transport Systems in India, 2005
- Promotion of user-friendly Public Transport Systems (Bus & Bus Shelters) in Delhi, 2006
- Research & Design for making of Braille Registration plates and Audio Meters in Auto Rickshaws, 2006
- Road Safety Aspects for Persons with Disabilities with Implementation Strategies, 2006
- Research Study and Pilot Project on Road Safety Aspects & Right of Way for Persons with Disabilities, 2008
Our Publications….
- ACCESS FOR ALL
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Training Manual to promote Barrier Free Environment for Rehabilitation Council of India, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
- WITH IN WALLS WTHOUT BOUNDARIES
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Co-author for Handbook on Inclusive Education
- ACCESS ABCD
- A guide book on accessible homes and institutions for National Trust, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Join hands with us in making your sites and services Accessible to All
