Udaan Vocational Center
Launched in 2022, Udaan is our vocational training center for young adults aged 15 to 30 with disabilities. The program is designed to build real-world skills that lead to employment, independence, and social inclusion. Udaan means "flight" — and that is exactly what the program aims to give every student: the confidence and capability to take off on their own.
What We Offer
Handicrafts & Product Making
Students learn to create handmade products — candles, paper crafts, decorative items, and more — developing fine motor skills and creative expression along the way.
Cooking & Baking Basics
Practical kitchen skills from basic meal preparation to baking, building independence and the foundation for potential employment in the food industry.
Packaging & Labeling
Hands-on training in product packaging, labeling, and quality checking — skills directly applicable to manufacturing and retail job settings.
Life Skills & Home Management
Activities of daily living, personal grooming, banking basics, financial literacy, and household management — everything needed to live with greater independence.
Digital Learning & Basic Computer Use
Introduction to computers, basic typing, using common applications, and navigating the internet safely — essential skills for today's world.
Communication & Social Skills
Structured practice in conversation, teamwork, workplace etiquette, and collaborative working with peers and adults in real-world settings.
Functional Academics
Practical reading, writing, and math applied to everyday situations — reading signs, filling forms, handling money, and telling time.
On-the-Job & Industry-Based Training
Supervised work experiences that give students a taste of real employment — learning workplace routines, following instructions, and building stamina for a working day.
Sports & Indoor Games
Regular physical activity and games to build fitness, coordination, sportsmanship, and social bonds.
Dance
Dance sessions led by Siamak Dawar, blending movement, rhythm, and self-expression into a joyful form of therapy and fitness.
Social Initiatives
Participation in CSR projects and sustainability initiatives — teaching students to contribute to the community and understand their role in society.
Field Trips & Independence Building
Outings, overnight trips (including our annual night-out in Lonavala), and real-world experiences that steadily reduce dependence on caregivers and build confidence.
Udaan runs Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at our vocational center in Chembur, Mumbai.