Mithu Alur
Indian researcher, writer, and disability rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mithu Alur (born 27 March 1943) is the founder chairperson of The Spastic Society of India – now rechristened ADAPT – Able Disable All People Together. She is an educator, disability rights activist, researcher, writer and published author on issues concerning people with disability in India.
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Born | Shoma Bose (1943-03-27) 27 March 1943 (age 81) Kolkata, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Educator, Disability Rights Activist, Researcher, Writer, Published Author |
Years active | 1972–present |
Organization | ADAPT – Able Disable All People Together |
Known for | Starting services for people with disability in India |
Spouse | Sathi Alur |
Children | Malini Chib, Nikhil Chib |
Website | www |
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Alur is a pioneer in the care and education of people with Neuro-Muscular and Developmental Disabilities,[1][2] like cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.