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Research & Publications

Manovikas doesn't only practise inclusion — it researches and publishes it. Our work on self-determination, self-advocacy and intellectual & developmental disabilities produces validated tools, peer-reviewed papers and accessible resources used across India.

Manovikas does research to help people with IDD live better lives. Here is our work.

Flagship instrument

SDS-IDD — India's validated Self-Determination Scale

A culturally validated tool measuring self-determination and self-advocacy in adults with IDD (Cronbach's α=0.86, n=100). Free to take online in English & हिन्दी.

Our main tool measures self-determination skills. It is free to take.

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Peer-reviewed

PRAGYA — Journal of Disability & Inclusion

Manovikas's research journal, publishing scholarship on inclusive education, mental health and disability rights.

Our research journal shares new knowledge about disability and inclusion.

About PRAGYA

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Easy Read India

An initiative making information accessible in Easy Read format for people with IDD — the same easy-read approach used across this site.

We make hard information easy to read for everyone.

Curriculum

Self-Advocacy Curriculum

A structured 12-week, India-specific curriculum building communication, decision-making, goal-setting and rights awareness — validated to produce significant gains (p<0.01).

A 12-week course that helps people learn to speak up for themselves.

Cite our work

Recognised scholarship on IDD self-determination

Manovikas research is published with ISBN and ISSN identifiers and openly licensed for the field to build on.

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