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About Us

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About Us

DEEDS has impacted over 17,700 lives in the last two decades. We believe that ‘if you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’. We envision moving the deaf beyond surviving to thriving on their own. All our efforts are focused on giving the deaf what they need to thrive through education and skills to ensure a sustainable livelihood. Deeds is built on one clear belief,

‘Turning Disabilities into Abilities’.

Our-Vision

Our Vision

To create an empowered future for India’s disadvantaged, especially the girl child, with a focus on the deaf community. We aspire to increase opportunities, bridge socio-economic gaps and enable them to lead lives of equality and dignity.
Our-Mission

Our Mission

To empower the hearing impaired through free, quality education, vocational training and skills development courses, culminating in job placements. We aim to touch the lives of 25,000 deaf by this decade.

Values that define us

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ACCOUNTABILITY
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INTEGRITY
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EMPOWERMENT
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Non – discrimination
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EMPATHY
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RESPECT

Our Team

At DEEDS, we are fortunate to have a committed team that works with sincerity and determination to achieve our goals.
These are the leading lights that translate our vision into reality
  • CHAIRPERSON AND TRUSTEES
  • ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
  • PILLARS OF STRENGTH

Trustees

Geeta Nagpal

Deepak Nagpal

Shilpa Malhotra

Ankit Malhotra

Divya Malhotra

Rachita Kapur

Farida Arsiwalla

Falguni Dalal

Vinti Malhotra

Vandana Mahnot

Rishabh Manaktala

Aditya Manaktala

Vinay Mehta

Pratiksha Mehta

Anuradha Manaktala

Pushpa Sujan

Ajay Nadkarni

Priyanka Vachani

Zara Arsiwalla

Shaheen Arsiwalla

Rahul Bajaj

Anik Bajaj

Our Milestones

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  • 1998 Laying The Foundation

    Laying the foundation

    The seeds of good ‘DEEDS’ by laying the foundation of Bajaj Institute of Learning- a special school for the Deaf in Dehradun.

  • BIL’s First batch.

    BIL’s First batch.

    Bajaj Institute of Learning inducted its first batch of students.

  • Registered under ‘Charity Commissioner’

    Registered under ‘Charity Commissioner’

    DEEDS Public Charitable was officially registered under charity commissioner in Mumbai as an umbrella organization to help the deaf in India.

  • Audio Diagnostic Center

    Audio Diagnostic Center

    • Setting up of Audio Diagnostic center at Dehradun
    • DEEDS organized various events and workshops to raise awareness and funds.
  • Setting up Workshop Units & Skill Training

    Setting up Workshop Units & Skill Training

    • Various professional skill training workshops and Indian Sign Language workshops were organized for the deaf around Mumbai.
    • A watch strapping unit in Dehradun in collaboration with Titan.
  • Placement Cell

    Placement Cell

    • DEEDS started its placement cell to enable deaf youth to become a part of the workforce.
    • DEEDS provided computers for over two dozen schools deaf schools
      Medical Camp held in Mumbai for the Deaf
    • BIL declared as state resource center
  • Basic English Literacy Course

    Basic English Literacy Course

    • The Basic English Literacy Course (BELC) was introduced in a 17 Special schools for the Deaf.
    • DEEDS started supporting deaf to learn computer skills through Noida Deaf Society in Delhi.
  • DEEDS Catering Institute

    DEEDS Catering Institute

    DEEDS Catering institute was set-upto train deaf in culinary skills.

  • Computer Learning Centers in Deaf Schools

    Computer Learning Centers in Deaf Schools

    • DEEDS sets up several computer learning centers in deaf schools around Mumbai.
    • DEEDS sets up a Tailoring unit in a Deaf School in Mumbai.
  • ‘The Quest’ a novel quiz for deaf & Tailoring unit in Mumbai

    ‘The Quest’ a novel quiz for deaf & Tailoring unit in Mumbai

    • DEEDS set up its own DEEDS Tailoring Unit for Deaf Women.
    • DEEDS specially designed a quiz competition for the deaf called ‘The Quest’ whose participants were deaf schools all around Mumbai.
    • Deaf Students participated in art workshop with Baz Lurhmann, Director of ‘The Great Gatsby’ movie, and Vincent Fantauzzo, an award-winning Australian artist.
  • Mumbai Marathon & Art Auction

    Mumbai Marathon & Art Auction

    • Our corporate partners participated in the Mumbai Marathon to raise awareness & funds for DEEDS.
    • Photo Exhibition of Bazz Luhrmen and Vincent Funtozzo’s tour
    • With DEEDS efforts, Jet Airways took deaf children from Mumbai to Pune for children’s day.
  • Computer skills training in Noida

    Computer skills training in Noida

    419 Deaf youth were trained computer skills in collaboration with Noida Deaf Society, with its knowledge partner NIIT.

  • ISL Workshops

    ISL Workshops

    Sign Language Workshops were held for the employees of our various corporate partners.

  • Relief Program in Mumbai, Kashmir & Vizag

    Relief Program in Mumbai, Kashmir & Vizag

    DEEDS extended its arm to provide relief for those affected by the floods in Kashmir and cyclone in Vizag.

  • DEEDS Computer Center

    DEEDS Computer Center

    The DEEDS Computer center was launched in order to train deaf youth in Computer skills.

  • Hostel in Dehradun & DEEDS Junior College in Mumbai

    Hostel in Dehradun & DEEDS Junior College in Mumbai

    • DEEDS inaugurates its hostel in Dehradun for deaf boys across India to receive schooling from BIL.
    • The DEEDS Junior College for Commerce was started in Mumbai, our first step towards higher education.
  • Work Readiness Program & Smart Learning in Dehradun

    Work Readiness Program & Smart Learning in Dehradun

    • Introduced the Work Readiness Program to prepare deaf youth for the work environment.
    • BIL enhances its education experience by introducing smart boards in its classrooms.
  • HRH Program

    HRH Program

    • DEEDS starts professional training courses in Hospitality, Retail and Housekeeping Program to deaf youth.
    • BIL sets up a sports complex for its students.
  • Online Education during the pandemic

    Online Education during the pandemic

    • DEEDS continues all its programs online via digital platforms to continue to make an impact despite the pandemic.
    • DEEDS sets up its Degree College in commerce.
  • First batch of students move to their final year

    First batch of students move to their final year

    • First batch of students move to their final year of commerce in our Degree college
    • DEEDS’ continues to run all its programs while sowing the seeds for more projects to make a bigger impact to the deaf community.
  • DEEDS new Learning and Resource Centre

    DEEDS new Learning and Resource Centre

    DEEDS new Learning and Resource Centre was inaugurated in February. The proposed new centre will have 350 – 375 students attending their Junior and Degree College and various vocational and skill development courses monthly.

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