SGRC-Sarthak Global Resource Centre | Early Intervention|vision in the dark | ability Museum | Center of Excellence for Employment| Center of Excellence for Skilling and Education |Center of Excellence for Skilling and Rehabilitation| Global Accessibility Development Center(GADC)
Sarthak Global Resource Center (SGRC)
Sarthak Global Resource Centre (SGRC): Elevating Accessibility and Empowering Lives
Welcome to Sarthak Global Resource Centre (SGRC), an avant-garde infrastructure facility strategically located in Gurugram, dedicated to advancing the landscape of disability empowerment. Sarthak GRC is committed to providing a comprehensive range of services for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under one unified roof, streamlining Early Intervention, Education, and Skills until seamless integration into diverse sectors, corporations, and companies is achieved.
Inception and Purpose:
The conceptualization of Sarthak GRC dates back to 2016, arising from a strategic discourse on reaching and empowering PWDs nationwide. This vision materialized with the establishment of IDEA (India Disability Empowerment Alliance), an initiative focused on capacitating smaller NGOs to operate collaboratively, aligning with the overarching principles of Sarthak.
Core Objectives:
Capacity Building: Cultivate expertise within IDEA (India Disability Empowerment Alliance) partners, aligning their operational capabilities with the proven success of Sarthak.
Accessible Technologies: Pioneer the provision of affordable and tailored technologies catering to the diverse needs of PWDs.
Holistic Services: Establish a centralized hub offering a comprehensive suite of services for the benefit of all PWDs.
Innovative Play Spaces: Develop inclusive and stimulating play areas designed for the enjoyment of differently-abled children.
Sensitization Initiatives: Curate experiential learning spaces to challenge prevailing biases and misconceptions about PWDs.
Vocational Training Excellence: Provide practical orientation and experiential learning opportunities in state-of-the-art labs, fostering vocational skills.
Architectural Features
Basement 2 – Vision in the Dark & Attitudinal Accessibility:
Vision in the Dark: An immersive tour designed to sensitize individuals to the challenges faced by the visually impaired, fostering empathy and attitudinal change.
Basement 1 – Ability Museum
Ability Museum: A showcase of assistive technologies for PWDs, spanning various life stages and scenarios.
Centre of Excellence for HRD:A hub dedicated to ensuring access and assuring success through technological and educational interventions.
Ground Floor – Centre for Excellence for Employment:
Diversity and Inclusion Lab: Focus on digital solutions and accessibility to promote diversity and inclusion.
Corporate Information Lab: A dedicated space for sharing corporate information.
Digital Accessible Lab: Exploration hub for digital accessibility solutions.
Entrepreneurship Lab: A platform fostering entrepreneurial endeavors among PWDs.
First Floor – Centre for Excellence for Skilling and Education:
IT Lab, E-Commerce Lab, Retail Lab: Specialized skill development labs catering to various sectors.
Learning Lab: Theoretical classroom sessions for diverse job roles.
Library: Accessible literature covering a wide array of topics relevant to PWDs.
Second Floor – Centre of Excellence for Skilling & Rehabilitation Centre:
Training Wing: Cutting-edge labs for skill development, hospitality, Abilympics, and learning.
Early Intervention Room: Dedicated chambers for inclusive education, special education, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.
Third Floor - Global Accessibility Development Centre (GADC):
Objectives of GADC:
GAD Room: Showcasing technologies designed for various disabilities.
Incubation and Accelerator Room: Supporting startup initiatives with resources and mentorship.
Research and Development Room: Providing expert guidance to startups for innovative solutions.
Conference Hall: A collaborative space for strategic brainstorming sessions.
Campus Grounds: Featuring a sensory park designed for children with disabilities, complemented by lush greenery, water bodies, and inclusive swings.
Sarthak GRC embodies more than a physical space; it signifies a transformative ecosystem committed to dismantling barriers, enhancing accessibility, and empowering the lives of Persons with Disabilities. Join us on this inclusive journey toward a future where every individual can thrive and contribute to the fullest extent of their abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sarthak GRC was conceptualized in 2016 with the establishment of IDEA (India Disability Empowerment Alliance), aiming to empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) nationwide by capacitating smaller NGOs to operate collaboratively. It is inaugurated on December 09, 2023 by Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
IDEA was inspired by a strategic discourse on reaching and empowering PWDs nationwide. It aligns with Sarthak's mission of creating a collaborative platform for NGOs to enhance disability empowerment initiatives.
Sarthak GRC aims to cultivate expertise within IDEA partners to align with Sarthak's success. Additionally, it pioneers affordable and tailored technologies catering to the diverse needs of PWDs.
Sarthak GRC establishes a centralized hub offering comprehensive services for the benefit of all PWDs, including early intervention, education, and skills development.
Sarthak GRC focuses on developing inclusive and stimulating play areas designed for the enjoyment and development of differently-abled children.
Sarthak GRC curates experiential learning spaces to challenge biases and misconceptions about PWDs, fostering a more inclusive society.
Sarthak GRC provides practical orientation and experiential learning opportunities in state-of-the-art labs, fostering vocational skills in various sectors.
The Vision in the Dark tour sensitizes individuals to the challenges faced by the visually impaired, fostering empathy and attitudinal change.
Sarthak GRC fosters attitudinal accessibility by providing an immersive experience that challenges preconceived notions about disabilities.
The Ability Museum is a showcase of assistive technologies for PWDs, spanning various life stages and scenarios.
The Centre of Excellence for HRD is a hub dedicated to ensuring access and assuring success through technological and educational interventions.
The Entrepreneurship Lab at Sarthak GRC serves as a platform fostering entrepreneurial endeavors among PWDs.
The GADC showcases technologies designed for various disabilities and supports startups through incubation, acceleration, and research and development.
The sensory park is designed for children with disabilities, complemented by lush greenery, water bodies, and inclusive swings within SGRC premises.
Sarthak GRC is more than a physical space; it signifies a transformative ecosystem committed to dismantling barriers, enhancing accessibility, and empowering the lives of Persons with Disabilities.
You can contribute by joining us on this inclusive journey toward a future where every individual can thrive and contribute to the fullest extent of their abilities.
For any additional queries or information, please contact us at contact@sarthakindia.org.
