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SSARGH
School of Self-Advocacy, Research & Global Hub
Self-advocacy, the PRAGYA journal and Easy Read India — people with IDD speaking and leading for themselves.
This school helps you speak up.
You learn your rights.
You help make choices.
Our flagship research instrument
The SDS-IDD — India's validated Self-Determination Scale
SSARGH is home to the Self-Determination Scale for Individuals with IDD (SDS-IDD) — the first culturally validated Indian tool measuring self-determination and self-advocacy in adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Developed and published through doctoral research (Cronbach's α = 0.86, validated with 100 adults, ISBN 978-93-48204-03-5). Free to take online in English & हिन्दी, with an instant 12-area report.
We built a tested tool to measure self-determination skills. It is free. You get your own report. 🌟
0.86
reliability (α)
100
adults validated
25
items · 12 areas
p<0.01
curriculum gains
Why it matters
How this school helps people with IDD
Every feature is here for a reason — to remove a real barrier a person might face.
Make My Choice
Practise decisions and rights.
Easy Read India
Information everyone can understand.
Research that includes you
PRAGYA journal; lived experience valued.
Leadership
Peer networks and leadership roles.
Rights & participation
Link to policy and the wider community.
What's inside
Programmes in this school
- Manbhavan Self-Advocacy Trust
- Self-Advocacy Programme
- SDS-IDD Self-Determination Assessment (free online test)
- PRAGYA Research & Publications
- Easy Read India
- Community Outreach
Good to know
Who it's for & how it works
Who: people with IDD, autism or developmental delays (age range varies by school).
Where: Manovikas campus, Delhi.
Cost: fee structure with need-based support; ask us.
Start: enquire any time — we'll guide you through assessment and admission.