Dr. Indumathi Rao
Disability Inclusion Specialist, Social Worker, and Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) Expert
Dr. Indumathi Rao is a disability inclusion specialist, social worker, and community-based rehabilitation (CBR) expert with over four decades of experience promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities across India and South Asia. She is the Founder and Regional Advisor of the Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Network, which operates across eight South Asian countries and holds UN Special Consultative Status. Through her work with governments, universities, international organisations, and civil society, she has contributed to disability-inclusive policy, community-based rehabilitation, inclusive education, and capacity building.
Past Affiliations:
Member, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Founder, Seva in Action
Founder, Nivedita Mano Vikas Kendra
Founder, Nivedita Shishu Kendra
Educational Qualification:
Ph.D. in Special Education / Disability Studies
Postgraduate qualification in Special Education / Special Needs
B.Sc. (Science)
