About Us
Ashirvad Viklang Trust (AVT) was founded by the divine inspiration of Param Pujya Bhaishree Nalinbhai Kothari of Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, the professional consultation and advice of the Blind People's Association, Ahmedabad and the needs voiced by thousands of blind and disabled persons in the Surendranagar District.
The Blind People’s Association has been working in the areas of Limbdi, Sayla and Chotila (within the Surendranagar district) since 1996. The Raj Saubhag Ashram was also pursuing its spiritual activities in the same area. The two organisations worked together to implement a joint programme of giving grains and blankets to poor disabled persons. This small step became a major leap in the history of services for the disabled in Surendranagar.
Sayla is an area which is quite barren, suffers from low rainfall and does not have a lot of economic prosperity, but it became the crucible where two organisations gathered and developed unparalleled service for people with disabilities. A good samaritan, Arunbhai Doshi, donated the use of his house (set within the Raj Saubhag Ashram) for establishing services where children with mental illnesses or multiple disabilities could come for intervention, physiotherapy etc. Services rapidly grew and persons with deafblindness and other disabilities were given treatment and training. Assistive devices were given with the help of donors. Soon afterwards, tricycles, wheelchairs, callipers and crutches could be seen being used by disabled in the district. As the work increased, it was decided that a formal structure for the organisation was required and the Ashirvad Viklang Trust (Ashirvad Trust for the Disabled) came into being.
With both the success of its endeavours, and the demand for its services, activities expanded and paved the way for a 10,000 sq ft modern, purpose-built rehabilitation centre – the only one of its kind in the Surendranagar district. Originally inaugurated in 2006, it has since doubled in size (to 20,000 sq ft) and includes a purpose-built training centre. The Sayla campus also includes a world-class sensory park and a multi-level ramp (pictured below) to enable access for all. In 2013, Upasna Kendra was moved to its newly purpose-refurbished 4000 sq ft centre in the centre of Surendranagar town. Ashirvad continues to flourish under its blessings, serving and supporting many thousands of people in need. You can read more about these services here.
The Blind People’s Association has been working in the areas of Limbdi, Sayla and Chotila (within the Surendranagar district) since 1996. The Raj Saubhag Ashram was also pursuing its spiritual activities in the same area. The two organisations worked together to implement a joint programme of giving grains and blankets to poor disabled persons. This small step became a major leap in the history of services for the disabled in Surendranagar.
Sayla is an area which is quite barren, suffers from low rainfall and does not have a lot of economic prosperity, but it became the crucible where two organisations gathered and developed unparalleled service for people with disabilities. A good samaritan, Arunbhai Doshi, donated the use of his house (set within the Raj Saubhag Ashram) for establishing services where children with mental illnesses or multiple disabilities could come for intervention, physiotherapy etc. Services rapidly grew and persons with deafblindness and other disabilities were given treatment and training. Assistive devices were given with the help of donors. Soon afterwards, tricycles, wheelchairs, callipers and crutches could be seen being used by disabled in the district. As the work increased, it was decided that a formal structure for the organisation was required and the Ashirvad Viklang Trust (Ashirvad Trust for the Disabled) came into being.
With both the success of its endeavours, and the demand for its services, activities expanded and paved the way for a 10,000 sq ft modern, purpose-built rehabilitation centre – the only one of its kind in the Surendranagar district. Originally inaugurated in 2006, it has since doubled in size (to 20,000 sq ft) and includes a purpose-built training centre. The Sayla campus also includes a world-class sensory park and a multi-level ramp (pictured below) to enable access for all. In 2013, Upasna Kendra was moved to its newly purpose-refurbished 4000 sq ft centre in the centre of Surendranagar town. Ashirvad continues to flourish under its blessings, serving and supporting many thousands of people in need. You can read more about these services here.
