Ashraya Zilla Vikalangula Samakya (AZVS) is a registered society (Reg. No. 210/2015) founded by Dr. P.Suresh Kumar (MBA), a passionate disability rights activist. Based in Kakinada, AZVS works across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, dedicated to empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). We believe every person, regardless of ability, deserves equal opportunities, dignity, and independence.
Employability, soft skills, spoken English, computer literacy, life skills.
Self-employment (soap, phenyl, agarbattis, handicrafts), Akanksha Innovative Kitchen (home foods run by PwDs & parents of PwDs), market linkages.
Marriage Melas, sports & para-Olympics, cultural events, community awareness.
15,000+ CBR groups at village, mandal, and district level. Platforms for peer support, collective decision-making, and leadership among PwDs.
Soft & Life Skills, Computer training, Spoken English, and Personality Development to boost employability and confidence.
Job fairs, placement drives, self-employment training (soap, tailoring, handicrafts) & Akanksha Kitchen for inclusive livelihoods.
Marriage Melas, para sports, cultural events, and awareness campaigns promoting participation and inclusion.
Aids & appliances distribution, Pinkishe menstrual hygiene kits, health camps, counseling, and tribal accessibility support.
Helping PwDs access government schemes, pensions, rights; collaborating with NGOs & corporates; representing voices nationally.
Empowering Lives Through Inclusion and Awareness
AZVS proudly shares that its founder, Dr. P. Sureshkumar, was honored with an Appreciation Award by the JCI Yuva team. The award recognizes the impactful work of AZVS in the fields of disability support, education, and social empowerment. This recognition not only celebrates Mr. Sureshkumar’s leadership but also highlights the dedication and hard work of the entire AZVS team in transforming lives and advocating for inclusive development.
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On June 16, 2025, AZVS Chennai Branch conducted a focused one-on-one counselling and mobilization session led by Ms. Jothi. This initiative provided personalized career guidance and skill development support to 20 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Participants were also introduced to AZVS and its programs through a brief presentation. The event helped identify individual skill gaps and inspired attendees to register for training programs.
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On June 27, 2025, AZVS branches in Chennai and Hyderabad commemorated Helen Keller Day with cake-cutting ceremonies and motivational sessions. Students learned about Helen Keller’s achievements despite her disabilities and were inspired to view their abilities as strengths. The day’s activities fostered resilience and empowerment among all participants.
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On 8th May 2025, a team from AZVS visited the Association of People with Disability (APD) in Bangalore. The primary purpose was to explore potential collaboration and understand APD’s well-structured project models to develop a Livelihood Skill Training initiative for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). AZVS representatives Mr. Suresh Kumar and Ms. Jothi interacted with key APD officials including Mr. Senthil Kumar (CEO), Mr. Kabui (Project Coordinator), and Ms. Sahana (Livelihood Head). The APD team shared insights into various departments such as Early Intervention and Aids Manufacturing. Templates for employer mapping and community awareness campaigns were promised to be shared. The visit concluded with actionable items including MoU drafting and internal orientation scheduled for June 2025.
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Jan 15, 2025 — Menstrual hygiene kits for women with disabilities
Feb 03, 2025 — Inclusive home foods venture in Kakinada
Mar 10, 2025 — Reaching PwDs in remote tribal areas
Apr 22, 2025 — 500+ PwDs, 30+ companies
May 18, 2025 — 200 PwDs enrolled in new batch
Jun 05, 2025 — Represented at national level, Delhi
Jul 14, 2025 — 300+ athletes in Visakhapatnam
