Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research

Building Knowledge. Strengthening Rehabilitation.

Through IDRR, we build the skills and capacities of individuals like Sandhya in therapy, disability prevention and management, enabling them to strengthen rehabilitation support for people with disabilities.

Building capacities for Sandhya to make the most of her experience with people with disabilities.

Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research
01 / Overview

A Centre of Excellence in Disability

IDRR strengthens disability prevention, management and rehabilitation through capacity building, academic programmes, research and awareness initiatives as a Centre of Excellence in disability.

12,000+
Individuals Enrolled

More than 12,000 individuals have enrolled in the Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation and Research so far, with many more to go.

Training and rehabilitation at IDRR
Knowledge, Capacity & Research

Building Human Resources for the Disability Sector

IDRR works to integrate disability management through research and rehabilitation.

The Institute serves as a knowledge repository, capacity-building and human resource development centre, strengthening expertise across disability prevention, management and rehabilitation.

02 / Our Approach

Building Knowledge and Capacity

IDRR combines research, structured learning and human resource development to strengthen the rehabilitation ecosystem.

01 Knowledge and Research

We build and share knowledge on disability through research, documentation and awareness initiatives.

02 Capacity Building

We strengthen skills and expertise in disability prevention, management and rehabilitation through structured learning opportunities.

03 Human Resource Development

We develop a skilled workforce equipped to address the rehabilitation needs of people with disabilities.

04 Sectoral Leadership

We advance disability inclusion by promoting evidence-based practices and strengthening knowledge and expertise across the sector.

Academic & Training Programmes

Training the Next Generation of Disability Professionals

IDRR offers training opportunities designed to build practical skills and strengthen professional capacity in disability management and rehabilitation.

01
Training Courses Structured learning opportunities in disability management and rehabilitation.
02
RCI Affiliated Courses Courses affiliated with the Rehabilitation Council of India.
03
Non-RCI Affiliated Courses APD-affiliated courses supporting foundational disability-management skills.
Training courses at IDRR
Students participating in an IDRR training programme
Non-RCI Affiliated Courses

Building Foundational Skills

These APD-affiliated disability management courses facilitate skill development for individuals before they become eligible for RCI-affiliated courses.

Community Therapy Aid Course Duration: 6 months
Bhagyashree Patil, IDRR student
Student Voice
“This course is helping me learn about occupational therapy, physiotherapy, the rights of people with disabilities and more. I really love the environment at APD and it motivates me to develop my capacity to help people with disabilities. After my course ends, I want to work in this field and help children with disabilities live a better life.”
Bhagyashree Patil
CCRT course, IDRR

Build Your Capacity in Disability & Rehabilitation

Explore IDRR’s training and learning opportunities or connect with the Institute to know more about current courses and programmes.