Muskaan is a story of collective will, determination, and unwavering optimism. It was started in 1982 by parents and professionals filling up a void in required services and facilities for children and adults with intellectual disability (ID) and their families. The team had only one mission of creating growth opportunities and required services to enrich the lives of persons with ID.
Today Muskaan is well known for its pioneering work in the field of providing vocational training and work opportunities to adults with ID. It has emerged as an effective rehabilitation model both nationally and internationally.
Muskaan is working with the following objectives:
1. Provide comprehensive education and training, including vocational training, and employment opportunities to persons with intellectual disability.
2. Empower the parents through emotional support and appropriate information by organizing training workshops, lectures and counseling services etc.
3. Provide safe and dignified life to intellectually challenged adults through assisted living facility of group home, especially when parents become old or pass away.
4. Raise awareness in the society about the capacities of persons with intellectual disability and to foster recognition and respect for their rights & dignity.
5. Advocacy with the Government and other stake holders to create adequate, appropriate and quality services and facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.