Spastics Society of Karnataka

What Spastics Society of Karnataka does

Spastics Society of Karnataka (SSK) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1982 in Bangalore, India, that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and language disorders. The organisation operates through a multi-disciplinary model combining medical diagnostics (paediatric neurology, developmental paediatrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry, ophthalmology, ENT, audiology), therapy services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, sensory integration, Qigong Sensory Therapy), assistive technology assessment through CATELST, special and inclusive education via the Learners' Centre (NIOS-accredited) and Centre for Special Education, vocational training through the Inclusive Vocational Training Centre and Centre for Creative Growth, and community-based rehabilitation across 8 locations in Karnataka. The technology foundation is service-delivery rather than software: a hybrid physical-tele-rehabilitation platform, RCI-recognised D.Ed Spl. Ed training programme, and We Tree product line that monetises vocational trainee output.

SSK's business model is multi-stream: Section 80G tax-deductible donations, state government grants-in-aid, RCI- and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan-certified professional course fees, eco-friendly product sales through the We Tree outlet, and CSR contributions from corporate partners such as AJAX Engineering and Virtusa Foundation. Distribution combines direct service at the Indiranagar headquarters (Monday-Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM), co-located clinics at IGICH, Command Hospital Air Force, Devraj Urs Hospital, and Government General Hospitals in Devanahalli and Kolar, plus tele-rehabilitation for remote families. The organisation employs 110 staff, has impacted 70,000+ children since 1982, and operates under a Governing Body led by Director Rukmini Krishnaswamy and President Shri Adhip Chaudhuri. Recognised with the 2018 'Bengalurean of the Year' award, 2013 NIOS Mukta Vidya National Award, and 2009 Social Innovation ICT Honour, SSK functions as a high-trust clinical-educational platform rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Spastics Society of Karnataka

Legal name

Spastics Society of Karnataka

Website

https://spasticssocietyofkarnataka.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spastics Society of Karnataka is a Bangalore-based non-profit founded in 1982 that delivers multi-disciplinary medical, therapeutic, educational, and vocational rehabilitation services to children with developmental disabilities across 8 locations in Karnataka, serving 70,000+ children cumulatively.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support (ABA, PBIS, Counseling) (EDAJAKAE), Language Disorders Intervention (Receptive/Expressive, Morphology/Syntax/Semantics) (EDAKAEAE), Behavioral Support & Intervention Services (PBIS/Behavior Coaching) (EDAJALAH)

Keywords

• Developmental disability rehabilitation
• Special education services
• Vocational training disabilities
• Community based rehabilitation
• Cerebral palsy therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, supporting all programs and services for children with developmental disabilities.
2. Government Grants-in-Aid: State government grants supporting community-based rehabilitation programs, particularly for group intervention services at satellite units.
3. Professional Course Fees: Fees for professional courses including RCI-recognized D.Ed Spl. Ed program, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan diplomas, and certificate courses. Rs. 100 application fee; registration/exam fees extra.
4. Product Sales: Sale of eco-friendly training products including greeting cards, jute products, block prints, textiles, paper products, wood crafts, screen prints, bakery and food products. Products available through 'We Tree' outlet and at events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Spastics Society of Karnataka is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and language disorders. Its core offerings span medical diagnostics, developmental therapies (physio, occupational, sensory, speech), special and inclusive education, vocational skill training, assistive technology, and RCI-recognized professional training courses, delivered through its Bangalore main campus and 8 community-based outreach locations across Karnataka.

Product overview

Spastics Society of Karnataka is a non-governmental organisation providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities. The organisation operates as a multi-service platform offering: Diagnostic Services (Medical Diagnostics, Developmental Therapy, Assistive Technologies, Child Study Centre, Family Support Services), Education Services (Early Intervention, Special Education, Inclusive Education through Learners' Centre, Rainbow Centre for Autism), Vocational Skill Training (Inclusive Vocational Training Centre, Centre for Creative Growth/Sheltered Work Training), Community Services (outreach at 8 locations across Karnataka), and Training & Capacity Building (HRDT with RCI and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan certified courses). The WE TREE product line offers eco-friendly products created by vocational trainees. The organisation serves children with cerebral palsy, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and other developmental conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Learners' Centre: Inclusive education programme for students with special needs, accredited by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).
• Centre for Creative Growth
• Rainbow Centre for Autism
• Centre for Special Education (CSE)
• Inclusive Vocational Training Centre
• Centre for Assistive Technology for Life Skill Training (CATELST)
• We Tree

Products and services

• Diagnostic Services Multi-disciplinary diagnostic services including Medical Diagnostic Services, Developmental Therapy Services, Family Support Services, Child Study Centre, and Assistive Technologies for children with neuromuscular and developmental disabilities.
• Medical Diagnostic Services Comprehensive medical diagnostics delivered by a multidisciplinary team including Paediatric Neurologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, ENT Specialist, Psychiatrist, Dentist, Paediatrician, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Special Educator, Psychologist, and Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Developmental Therapy Services Rehabilitation therapies including Developmental Therapy (Physical/Occupational/Sensory Integration), Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Augmentative Communication, and Qigong Sensory Therapy (QST).
• Centre for Assistive Technology for Life Skill Training (CATELST) Assessment, evaluation, and recommendations for assistive tools and technological devices; training for use of assistive technology for persons with disabilities and senior citizens; workshops for schools and professionals.
• Education Services Comprehensive educational services including Early Intervention, Early Child Education, Special Education, Inclusive Education, and Rainbow Centre for Autism for children with developmental disabilities.
• Early Intervention Programme Early intervention services for young children with developmental delays focusing on physical therapy, communication skills, self-help skills, and social-emotional development.
• Centre for Special Education (CSE) Day centre for children aged 5-20 years providing formal education up to grade 4, basic education, life skills training, pre-vocational training, and respite care program.
• Learners' Centre (Inclusive Education) Inclusive education programme accredited by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) offering Open Basic Education, Secondary, and Senior Secondary levels with vocational subjects.
• Rainbow Centre for Autism Exclusive centre established in 2005 for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders providing assessment, diagnosis, parent training, early intervention, and vocational skill training.
• Vocational Skill Training Vocational training programmes including Inclusive Vocational Training Centre and Sheltered Work Training (Centre for Creative Growth) for young adults with special needs.
• Inclusive Vocational Training Centre Vocational skills training providing NIOS vocational subjects and 3-year certification programmes in Visual Design, BPO Training, Office Skills, Data Entry, Teacher Aide, Tailoring, Paper Conversion, and Block Printing.
• Centre for Creative Growth (Sheltered Work Training) Creative and vocational instruction for young adults with developmental disabilities in paper craft, textiles, wood, terracotta, tailoring, weaving, and computers; includes Visual Art Unit and Saath Saath initiative for parent training.
• Community-Based Rehabilitation Services Community-based rehabilitation services across 8 locations in Karnataka including early intervention, therapies, special education, vocational training, and tele-rehabilitation programmes for rural and underserved communities.
• Human Resource Development and Training (HRDT) Manpower development department offering professional courses recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, including D.Ed Spl. Ed, PG Diplomas, and Certificate Courses.
• RCI-Recognized D.Ed Spl. Ed Programme 2-year full-time D.Ed Spl. Ed Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programme recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Part-time Courses Part-time courses including Post Graduate Diploma in Comprehensive Management of Children with Learning Disorders, Diploma in Learning Disability, Diploma in Inclusive Education, and Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education.
• We Tree Products Outlet Eco-friendly training products including greeting cards, jute products, block prints, textiles, paper products, wood crafts, screen prints, bakery and food products created by vocational trainees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ children positively impacted since 1982
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AJAX Engineering Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAJAX-SSK Centre for Developmental Disabilities established in Doddaballapura. The satellite centre is dedicated to providing early intervention and comprehensive rehabilitation services and inclusive education to children with special needs. Supported by Department of Public Instruction and AJAX Engineering Pvt. Ltd. with team of therapists, RCI certified special educators and community based inclusive development staff.
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health (IGICH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSub Centre (Rehabilitation Clinic) collaboration with IGICH aims at facilitating rehabilitation services - physio/occupational/sensory therapy, speech therapy, audiology, special education, psychological and psycho-educational assessments, behaviour management, counseling and referrals. Also provides early child special education services supported by State Govt Grant In Aid.
• Command Hospital Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation Clinic at Command Hospital Air Force caters to the needs of children with special needs of the armed forces. Individual services in therapy, special education and counseling are offered Monday to Friday.
• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Dental CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDental clinic established by Rotary Club with dentists from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Dental College providing basic dental care services like screenings, fillings, X-rays, scaling and extractions. Services extended to underprivileged children in neighborhood schools.
• Devraj Urs Hospital and Medical College, KolarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKolar Early Intervention programme initiated in 2012 is a tie-up with Devraj Urs Hospital and Medical College. Therapists and Special Educator from SSK visit the Community Centre every Wednesday for early intervention services.
• General Hospital DevanahallicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnit functions from Government General Hospital for early intervention services. Rehabilitation services include developmental pediatrics, therapy (physio/occupational/speech), special education, behaviour management, counseling & guidance, vocational skill training.
• Department of Empowerment of People with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner providing Special Campaign 2.0 funding for sanitation awareness programmes for Persons with Disabilities. Awareness programmes conducted November 2022 - April 2023.
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCI recognizes D.Ed Spl. Ed Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) 2-year full time programme. SSK is approved to conduct RCI-recognized professional training courses.
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for part-time courses including Post Graduate Diploma in Comprehensive Management of Children with Learning Disorders, Diploma in Learning Disability, Diploma in Inclusive Education, and Certificate Course in Early Childhood Education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Action for Ability Development and Inclusion (AADI): NGO providing rehabilitation and inclusive education for children with cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Direct functional peer to SSK in service mix and beneficiary profile.
• Tamanna Foundation: Delhi-based NGO providing educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Direct service-model peer with similar multi-disciplinary approach to SSK.
• ADAPT (formerly Spastics Society of India): Mumbai-based organization (originally Spastics Society of India) offering rehabilitation, education, and advocacy for persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The most direct functional peer to SSK, sharing the original 'spastics society' lineage.
• Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust: Delhi-based NGO providing integrated rehabilitation, special education, and vocational training for children and adults with disabilities. Comparable to SSK in multi-disciplinary service model and non-profit, comprehensive care delivery.
• Sarthak Educational Trust: Delhi-based non-profit working on disability rehabilitation, inclusive education, and vocational training for persons with disabilities. Comparable in non-profit service delivery, government partnerships, and India-wide intent.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit providing multi-disciplinary developmental and therapeutic services for children with developmental disabilities. Comparable multi-disciplinary team model and urban-focused service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• NIEPMD (National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities): Government national institute offering rehabilitation, education, and training for persons with multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy. Comparable in mandate and Indian national scope; differs as a government body vs SSK's NGO status.
• Sense International India: Indian arm of Sense International serving people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments through rehabilitation and education. Overlap with SSK's assistive technology and special education offerings.
• National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH): Autonomous government institution under the Ministry of Social Justice providing training, research, and rehabilitation services for intellectual disabilities. Comparable scope of work but operates as a national body rather than a regional NGO like SSK.

Others

• National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP): Civil society organization advocating for employment and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Adjacent peer — overlaps with SSK's vocational training and inclusive employment mission but is primarily advocacy-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spastics_kar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpNzYp1chC_V6r8QG9f1gXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/spasticssocietyofkarnataka
• Instagraminstagram.com/spasticssocietyofkarnataka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spastics-society-of-karnataka

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Spastics Society of Karnataka