A national-level professional body committed to inclusive skill development and vocational rehabilitation for persons with disabilities across India.
Registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, FVRP unites rehabilitation professionals, special educators, trainers, therapists and institutions. Through research, advocacy and capacity building, we promote equitable employment, innovation in vocational education, and policy transformation centred on disability inclusion.
Regd. No. U88900DL2025NPL446451 · Registered Office: C/o Manovikas Charitable Society, 60-A Radhey Puri Extn-1, Delhi-110051.
An inclusive and empowered India where persons with disabilities lead lives of dignity through meaningful employment and economic independence.
To unite professionals in vocational rehabilitation and inclusive employment, and to promote training, research, advocacy and standards that transform lives.
FVRP dedicates its mission to the visionaries who laid the foundations of inclusive, rights-based rehabilitation.
An international expert in Applied Behaviour Analysis and developmental disabilities, Dr. Menon championed evidence-based practices, self-advocacy and lifelong learning for individuals with intellectual disabilities. His research, clinical practice and leadership influence policies across India and abroad.
Renowned for her pioneering work in vocational training and inclusive education, Dr. Kutty empowered thousands of professionals and families through her visionary leadership at NIEPID and numerous national initiatives. Her work inspires change in education and employment for persons with disabilities.
A ground-level catalyst for change, Dr. Cornelius built accessible, people-centred rehabilitation models that bridged institutional services and rural outreach. His compassionate approach and administrative acumen laid firm foundations for sustainable CBR across India.
FVRP is guided by eminent leaders in disability, education, policy and public service.
Dr. Kiran Bedi (Former Lt. Governor, Puducherry) · Mrs. Stuti Kacker, IAS (Retd.) · Dr. Nilima Sabharwal (Founder, Home of Hope International, USA)
Dr. Alok Kumar “Bhuwan” — Founder Director, FVRP
Dr. J. P. Singh (Former Member Secretary, RCI) · Dr. Jayanthi Narayan (Visiting Professor, University of Northampton, UK) · Dr. Saroj Arya (Former Associate Professor, NIEPID) · Dr. Shailaja Rao (Former HoD, Special Education, NIEPID–Secunderabad) · Maj. Dr. B. V. Ram Kumar (Director, NIEPID) · Dr. B. Ashok (Former HoD, DAIL, NIEPID) · Dr. Nibedita Patnaik (Former Faculty & HoD, Special Education, NIEPID–Secunderabad)
Dr. R. Shilpa Manogna (Associate Professor, NCERT) · Mr. Rajesh Kumar Trivedi · Dr. Pooja Jha Nair (Founder-Director, Total Solution)
FVRP works through an international Global Advisory Board and a central National Executive Committee, with state and programme committees across the country.
Several roles on the Global Advisory Board and National Executive Committee are currently open. Experienced professionals, academics and advocates are invited to apply or be nominated for the 2025–2027 term.
Email contact@fvrp.org with your background and the role you're interested in.