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A Better World for Children with Disabilities

A Better World for Children with Disabilities

A mission to provide specialized, localized services to disabled children and their families and help others do the same.

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By the Numbers

800+

students and trainees enrolled

2,200+

additional children and families reached through outreach (follow-up programs)

600+

parent and inclusion workshops and webinars

2,400+

family support group sessions

1,500+

community awareness sessions (community awareness and advocacy programs)

16

children mainstreamed in the last three years

The World of Latika

Latika transforms lives through inclusive initiatives for disabled children, adults and their families. From early intervention at Latika Nanhe to vocational training at Latika Training, every program fosters growth and independence. Latika School and Latika Adda provide individualized education and leisure spaces. Latika Resource Center champions societal inclusion through advocacy and outreach.
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Latika Jaanch

Latika Jaanch

Latika Jaanch (formerly Gubbara) is our center for developmental assessments of children from birth until 18 years of age.

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Latika Nanhe

Latika Nanhe

Latika Nanhe (formerly the Early Intervention Center) is for children (0—6 years) who have or are vulnerable to developmental delays.

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Latika School

Latika School

Latika School (formerly Karuna Vihar Special School and the Center for Child Development) is an innovative learning center for disabled children.

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Latika Training

Latika Training

True inclusion is when young disabled adults have the skills to prepare for and find jobs, apply their learning, advocate for themselves and perform well.

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Latika Resource Center

Latika Resource Center

The Latika Resource Center was founded to offer information, outreach, advocacy and training on disability-related issues.

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Latika Vihar

Latika Vihar

Founded in 1996 as an inclusive play center for children aged 3—15 years, Latika Vihar was our very first project.

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Latika Wabi-Sabi

Latika Wabi-Sabi

Disabled children face extensive structural barriers to education. Ensuring that they finish school is a key step towards their social, educational and subsequent economic inclusion.

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Latika Adda

Latika Adda

Latika Adda (formerly The Club), founded in 2019 is India’s first and only leisure space of its kind exclusively for disabled adults.

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What We Do

Latika is a non-profit organization that works to build a better world for children and adults with disabilities. We do this by providing specialized, localized services, to disabled children and their families and help others do the same.
We believe that when we plan for the most vulnerable the world works better for everyone. Our rights-based approach challenges injustice and demonstrates how inclusion works. If you are a disabled person, a parent, a professional or someone who cares, there’s a place for you at Latika.
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Our Story

Our origin story begins with two remarkable people – Latika Roy, a teacher who was passionate about women and education, and a profoundly disabled girl called Moy Moy. Their personal stories converged in the most serendipitous way, to bring to life the Latika you see today.
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A world where every individual with disabilities is valued, included, and given opportunities to thrive in an equitable society.

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Accessibility

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Education

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Support

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Inclusion

Inclusion

Accessibility

Education

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Our Partners

Adhyan logo
ASED logo with the tagline Action for the Support of Deprived Children.
Foundation Transparent logo
Bajaj Finserv corporate logo in blue.
Cushman & Wakefield logo
Dixon Technologies logo
Give corporate logo in red lowercase lettering.
Max India Foundation logo
H T Parekh Foundation logo, an HDFC initiative
Nykaa logo
Nuvama logo
SBI Foundation logo with the tagline Service Beyond Banking.
TableSpace logo
Wipro Foundation logo
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Stories of Change

Portrait of Ishan, Latika team member

Ishan

From struggling to communicate, to holding a full time job

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Portrait of Akansha, Latika team member

Akansha

gets so much joy from painting and is proving to be a talented artist.

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Portrait of Shivansh, Latika team member

Shivansh

From a liquid diet to eating a whole paratha - or two!

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Latest News

Keep up with all the latest news and happenings at Latika

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From Awareness to Action in World Autism Month

April 15, 2026
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Children in festive attire walk past seated guests during an inauguration procession at Latika.

Handover Day: Our Campus of Possibility is Now Live!

March 24, 2026
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Autism in the Global South: Culture, Community, and Neurodiversity

February 3, 2026
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Parent Testimonies

From a liquid diet to eating a whole paratha - or two!

He’s with us because we have what it takes to look after him. Caregiving roles are distributed so that no one feels burdened.

- says his father Anand.

From a semi-liquid diet to eating solid food!

Didi, Akansha’s tiffin box comes home empty these days. Are any of the staff having it or are you giving it to any other child? I know Akansha can’t be eating it all.

- her Mum inquired.

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