VRTC

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TRAINING CENTRE (REGD.) FOR BLIND

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Together, We Can Turn Darkness Into Light

Every child deserves the chance to dream, to learn, and to live with dignity. Yet for many persons with visual impairment and disabilities, society often closes doors that should remain open. At our institution, we believe that disability is not inability. With the right education, training, and compassion, every individual can shine, contribute, and inspire.

Born out of the rehabilitation program initiated at the Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, our society has grown into a beacon of hope and empowerment. For decades, we have stood beside blind and disabled children, youth, and adults — providing them with special education, vocational training, rehabilitation, and meaningful opportunities that help them walk confidently into society as independent, contributing citizens.

Our Vision

To create an inclusive world where persons with visual impairment and other disabilities are empowered through education, training, and opportunity - enabling them to live with dignity, independence, and pride.

Our Mission

We exist to transform lives through:

  • Quality Education & Training – Delivering tailored special education and vocational training that unlocks the unique strengths of each individual.
  • Rehabilitation & Resettlement – Equipping individuals with life skills and employment opportunities for independent living.
  • Social & Economic Empowerment – Bridging gaps in access and resources to ensure equity and inclusion.
  • Awareness & Partnerships – Working with hospitals, organizations, and communities to break down barriers and build acceptance.
  • Adaptation & Innovation – Continuously improving programs to meet the changing needs of society and those we serve.

Our Core Values

  • Compassion – Serving with empathy and kindness.
  • Integrity – Maintaining honesty, transparency, and accountability.
  • Perseverance – Staying committed in the face of challenges.
  • Empowerment – Enabling independence, dignity, and self-worth.
  • Inclusivity – Respecting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
  • Community Spirit – Partnering with donors, volunteers, and society for lasting change.

Aims & Objectives

  • To expand the program of rehabilitation and resettlement initiated at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, providing education, vocational training, medical treatment, rehabilitation, and placement for blind, disabled, and aged individuals.
  • To partner with healthcare institutions to provide training in mobility, cane techniques, physiotherapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, and other rehabilitative services.
  • To establish training-cum-production centres and sheltered workshops that foster productivity, self-reliance, and dignity.
  • To promote cooperatives and support systems, enabling rehabilitated individuals to become earning members of their families and communities.
  • To reach underserved villages with job work, home teaching, and rehabilitation programs for blind and disabled adults.
  • To collaborate with national and international organizations, sharing expertise and strengthening the global movement for inclusivity.

Admission & Regulations

  • Eligibility: Any child with special needs or person with disabilities, free from contagious diseases and mentally sound, may seek admission.
  • Age Criteria:
    Education: 5 to 18 years
    Vocational Training: 18 to 35 years (with relaxation for acquired blindness)
  • Priority Admissions: Persons with blindness or low vision will be given preference; however, all persons with disabilities are welcome for vocational training.
  • Inclusivity: We embrace diverse disabilities to foster an environment of mutual learning and respect.
  • Facilities Expansion: The society may establish hospitals, inclusive schools, vocational centres, Geriatric care centre or merge with like-minded organizations to enhance the above-mentioned services.
  • Hostel: Hostel facilities are available, subject to following hostel rules.
  • Nature: We are a voluntary, non-profit, non-political institution, dedicated solely to social service for the blind and disabled community. All services are available at free of cost to all the inmates of the Institution.

Why Support Us?

Your support is not just a donation — it is an investment in human dignity, independence, and possibility. Every contribution enables:

  • A child to learn Braille and discover the joy of reading.
  • A young adult to gain vocational skills and secure employment.
  • A blind individual to regain independence through mobility and life-skills training.

Together, we can build a society where no disability becomes a barrier to opportunity or pride. Whether you choose to contribute through donations, volunteering, or partnerships, you are directly shaping brighter, more inclusive futures.

Join us — and be the light that turns challenges into triumphs.