HOPE DISABILITY CENTRE (HDC)-an undertaking of SHE HOPE SOCIETY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS duly registered under the Societies Act VI of 1998 (1941 A.D) is a non-profit, non-political, non-government, non-religious organization working in the remote, border and disaster prone areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Physical Rehabilitation, Livelihood, Inclusive Education, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Public Health, Skill Development for Vulnerable population including people with disabilities since 2001 through Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR), Institutional Based Rehabilitation (IBR) programs/approach in close coordination with the State Administration. Though working with people with disabilities is an unbridled joy for us at HDC, the trials and tribulations of operating in a conflict zone is a huge test as the resources available are few and far between. With the uncertainty of the situation being a permanent phenomenon in Jammu and Kashmir, we have delivered to the fullest extent of our ability. We have done so in a honest way. Our work is best vouched for by the number of beneficiaries we have rendered services to, since we set the ball rolling. This affliction can be heartbreaking for those who suffer from the stereotypes and stigmas associated with it. And, any help to integrate this sidelined lot into society is like assuring them that they are one of us. It is with this spirit that we jump into the realm of social work. We have already helped thousands of people with disabilities, whether they have locomotor issues, speech and hearing difficulties, diseases like cerebral palsy, congenital disabilities, or even landmine injuries. We have offered rehabilitation services to more than 17,000 people with disabilities (85,000 indirect beneficiaries) across the state through our thoroughly trained staff. More than 5,000 people have been given assistive devices such as wheelchairs, tricycles, crutches, toilet chairs, hearing aids, etc., to increase their mobility and community participation. Prostheses and orthoses have been provided to 10,000 people; surgical care has been provided to 1000 people; and 7000 people have been trained on basic home-based rehabilitation care, proper use and maintenance of aids and appliances. In addition, 600 people have been given home adaptation services. However, passion alone cannot take us anywhere. Our donors have been our lifeline; without their support, we could not move an inch. Their generous help not only allowed us to help these people but also enabled us to create our own infrastructure. Using rehabilitation, facilitating livelihoods, and educating them about welfare schemes, these physically challenged people are now independent and dignified. Livelihood programs, especially for women and their empowerment, are conducted through awareness, education, counseling, skill training for employment, the creation of self-help groups, and microloan scheme facilitation. Besides, Hope offers programs and workshops on health awareness, advocacy, and access to human rights, child development, and disaster risk and reduction management.