Aakanksha Lions Institute for Learning and Empowerment
Breaking Barriers, Illuminating Lives
Empowering the Deafblind Community
Deafblind Support & Empowerment
Understanding Deafblindness
Deafblindness or multi-sensory impairment (MSI), is a unique disability that combines hearing and vision loss, affecting communication, mobility and access to information. People with deafblindness require specialised support and tailored interventions to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Our Commitment to the Deafblind Community
As a Deafblind Regional Centre (East Region) in collaboration with Sense International India, Aakanksha Lions Institute of Learning and Empowerment is dedicated to supporting individuals with deafblindness across East U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.
We provide specialised training, intervention programs and assistive technologies to empower children and adults with deafblindness, ensuring they can communicate, learn and develop essential life skills.
Our Service for the Deafblind
We offer comprehensive support through
1. Early Identification & Intervention
- Surveys to identify children with deafblindness
- Parent counselling and awareness programs
- Sensory stimulation (vision, hearing, and touch-based therapy)
- Clinical and functional assessments
- Individualised Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation
2. Education & Skill Development
- Home-Based & Center-Based Services tailored to individual needs
- Admission support to inclusive and special schools
- Academic intervention programs
- Pre-vocational and vocational training
- Income Generation Activities (IGA) to promote financial independence
3. Assistive & Welfare Services
- Assistive devices for communication and mobility
- Guidance for disability certificates, pension schemes and concessions
- Disability rights awareness and legal aid
4. Advocacy & Sensitisation
- Training for NGOs, educators, medical professionals, and government staff
- Community awareness campaigns to promote inclusion
- State & regional advocacy meetings to strengthen policies and networks
- Parent support groups for shared learning and empowerment
Our Impact
With a growing network and expert interventions, we have successfully supported
✔ 226 children with deafblindness
✔ 52 children through centre-based programs
✔ 88 children through home-based programs
✔ 60 individuals through support services
✔ 18 individuals in vocational training
Become a Volunteer
Join us to make a difference
Join us to create a better life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Make a positive impact. We can't do it without you!
We are looking for individuals to join us as Volunteers for our programs. Your help can make a big difference to help those in need. Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit long-term, we welcome your support.
Career and Internship
Be the change
If you have the passion and the skills then join us to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Explore career opportunities within Aakanksha to build a brighter future and make an impact that truly matters or apply for an internship that offers invaluable experience and opportunities for meaningful endeavours.
