About KDB
KDB Inc. is a non-governmental organization that improves the quality of life for mentally handicapped children through education, health, and life-skills training, empowers women, and brings awareness in the community. KDB Trust is recognized by the National Institute of Mentally Handicapped (NIMH); Department of Social Welfare, Central Government of India; State Department of Disabilities, Andhra Pradesh; Ministry of Home Affairs, India; and the National Institute of Mental Health, USA.
Charitable Tax ID: 75-3084362
Mission
KDB advocates for differently–abled children in rural India, provides education for parents and the community and facilitates special education training for rural women. KDB is committed to mainstreaming differently-abled children and providing an equal opportunity for a fulfilling life.
KDB defines the individuals it serves as differently-abled-those who have differences (delays) in physical and/or mental development outside the spectrum of what is generally considered normal human development.
History
Inspired by personal events, in 2002 Rao Kasindhuni founded KDB Incorporated in the United States and KDB Trust in India with the vision of bringing awareness and services for mentally-challenged individuals in rural India. Since its opening in 2004, the Day School for children with its complimentary community health services has grown significantly. Over the last 10 years KDB has provided hundreds of special needs individuals and rural residents with support services.
Facilities and Resources
KDB built a state of the art building which has class rooms, a computer lab, fully equipped physiotherapy room, kitchen and dining hall and bathrooms that have handicap accessibility. Second level of this building houses a college for women, which offers a two year diploma (D.Ed) in Special education for rural high school graduates (women).
KDB Inc. is a publically-funded non-profit organization. We welcome individual and corporate donations for growth and financial sustainability.
