Madras Dyslexia Association

Supports children with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, remedial assistance and provides assistance to parents, as well as raising community awareness

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Awareness

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    Raises awareness in the following ways, among others:
    Awareness talks are held in public places such as social groups, business meetings, and parent-teacher conferences at schools.
    Awareness talks are held in schools.
    television and radio programmes.
    articles about dyslexia published in Tamil and English periodicals and newspapers.
    Use a movie or puppets to raise awareness.
    Share information on Facebook, Twitter, the website, and the quarterly newsletter.

  • Guidance and Counselling

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    After a session, a thorough conversation is had with the parents, and one or more of the following may be suggested.
    An evaluation for education
    A dyslexia screening exam
    a recommendation to other organisations that could meet the child's needs for assistance. This is particularly provided if the youngster does not have dyslexia.
    requested to bring a report from experts in several disciplines, such as speech and occupational therapists. Counsellors to better comprehend and assist the youngster.
    referred to a clinical psychologist for a cognitive evaluation.
    referral for a kid to receive treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder or any other ailment from a paediatric psychiatrist or occupational therapist.
    if necessary, a referral to a speech specialist for evaluation and speech therapy

Leadership Team

  • D Chandrasekhar

    President

  • Shyam Sekhar

    Vice President

  • Ravi Venkataramani

    Secretary

  • SWETHA KRISHNA

    Treasurer

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATM1368F

  • Registration Number

    144 OF 1991

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    DIT(E) NO.2(418)/91-92

  • 12A

    C.No.DIT(E)2(418)/91-92

  • FCRA

    75901153

About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1992

Impact

Over three decades, MDA has directly assisted more than 1,500 children in their full-time remediation center, provided part-time remediation for 3,000 children, trained over 2,000 teachers, and set up resource rooms in nearly 200 schools benefiting 10,000 children annually.

Vision and Mission

MDA's vision is to create a 'Dyslexia Sensitive' society that identifies and nurtures children with dyslexia to reach their potential.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Park View, 94 G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management