About the Association of People with Disability (APD)
Established in 1959, the Association of People with Disability (APD) is one of India's leading
not-for-profit organisations dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities to lead lives
of dignity, independence and inclusion.
Through an integrated life-cycle approach, APD delivers programmes across Early
Intervention, Inclusive Education, Rehabilitation, Livelihoods, Community Mental Health,
Assistive Technology, Research, Advocacy and Capacity Building, impacting over 115,000
individuals annually. With over six decades of experience, APD is recognised for its
commitment to innovation, quality and sustainable social impact.
As APD looks to the future, strengthening academic excellence has become a strategic
priority to enhance educational quality, build professional capability, advance research and
contribute to the continued growth of the disability sector.

Position Purpose
The Director – Academic Excellence provides strategic leadership to APD's academic
portfolio, comprising the SIS School and the Institute of Disability,



Rehabilitation & Research
(IDRR).
The role is responsible for strengthening academic quality, educational innovation,
institutional capability, faculty development and strategic partnerships while positioning
APD as a recognised leader in disability education, rehabilitation and skilled learning.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director will work collaboratively across
programmes and functions to ensure that APD's academic institutions continue to deliver
excellence, foster innovation and contribute meaningfully to the organisation's mission and
long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities
1. Academic Leadership
 Provide strategic leadership to the SIS School and IDRR, ensuring academic
excellence across both institutions.
 Develop and implement the long-term academic strategy aligned with APD's
organisational vision and strategic priorities.
 Foster a cult

📌 Director – Academic Excellence (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 Bengaluru