A Government of Kerala Undertaking

Centre of Excellence for Differently Abled Studies (CeDS)

A Unit Under LBS Centre for Science & Technology

0471-2345627 ceds.lbs@kerala.gov.in, cedstvpm@gmail.com
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Centre of Excellence for Differently Abled Studies building

Education. Accessibility. Inclusion.

Empowering persons with disabilities through skill, support and research

CeDS brings together inclusive training, counselling, disability-studies research support and public awareness for learners and families across Kerala.

What we are Courses
CeDS training centre entrance

D-Skill Development Programme

Training designed for confidence, employability and independent living

Programmes are delivered through the main centre at Poojappura and LBS regional units at Kalamassery, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Kannur.

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Accessible learning and support at CeDS

Family-centred Services

Counselling, awareness and practical guidance for inclusive participation

CeDS supports children, parents, teachers and community stakeholders through expert-led guidance and awareness initiatives.

What we are

A specialised centre under LBS Centre for Science & Technology

The Centre of Excellence for Differently Abled Studies (CeDS), located at Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram (A Government of Kerala Undertaking Organization) works for the holistic development of persons with disabilities through education, skill development, counselling, vocational training, awareness and disability-focused academic support.

5+

training locations including CeDS, Trivandrum and LBS regional units

Differently abled

Students and their parents are engaged through structured support workshops

Community members

are reached through awareness and inclusion sessions

Academic Programmes

D-Skill Development

Course-based training helps persons with disabilities build practical digital, vocational and creative skills for employment, self-employment and daily confidence.

  • Training areas include office automation, desktop publishing, web designing, Tally, hardware, networking and MS Office.
  • Vocational areas include paper bag making, book binding, garment fashion, hand embroidery, bouquet making and basic electronics.
  • Career counselling and PSC exam training support are part of employability-focused activities.
  • Selection is based on qualification and disability certificate requirements.
Training Network

Statewide Reach Through LBS Units

CeDS programmes are delivered through the main centre and regional LBS units, helping learners access training closer to their districts.

Trivandrum Kalamassery Kozhikode Thrissur Kannur
Other Services / Programmes

Research, Therapy and Resource Support

CeDS encourages applied work, supportive interventions and resource access that improve learning, participation and quality of life for persons with disabilities.

  • Financial assistance is provided for approved disability-focused research projects.
  • Horticulture therapy activities support confidence, routine and wellbeing.
  • Library and information services support learners, parents, teachers and researchers.
  • The ECO Green Unit promotes practical paper bag making activities.
Counselling Services

Counselling and Consultation

CeDS offers Friday and Saturday counselling support for persons with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

  • Personal counselling
  • Career counselling
  • Nutrition counselling
  • Education counselling
What we offer

Training, awareness and practical support

CeDS combines classroom training, vocational exposure, parent engagement, teacher support, awareness talks, resource publications and disability-focused research initiatives.

Computer and Office Skills Data entry, office automation, desktop publishing, web designing, hardware maintenance, networking, Tally, MS Office and internet basics.
Vocational and Creative Skills Flower and bouquet making, paper bag making, book binding, garment fashion and designing, hand embroidery, basic electronics and assembling.
Other Services / Programmes Career counselling, PSC exam training, research project assistance, horticulture therapy, parent/faculty workshops, internships, library services and consultation.
Community Outreach

Focused activities for students, families and community inclusion

Workshops and awareness sessions are used to connect students, parents, teachers and community stakeholders with practical strategies for inclusive participation.

Workshops and internships

Know Your Child, Know Your Student and student internship activities strengthen practical inclusion.

Green and awareness initiatives

Community sessions and ECO Green paper bag making activities support awareness and participation.

Institutional Track Record

Selected programme milestones

Brief history
Current focus

Skill, counselling and awareness

D-Skill training, expert counselling, workshops and public awareness activities form the centre's current programme focus.

Research-linked initiatives

Assistive technology and learning support

CeDS has worked with themes such as ADHD learning support, autism-focused ICT tools and horticulture therapy.

Extension activities

Teacher, parent and student engagement

Workshops, internships, consultation services, seminars and library-resource services have supported families and education stakeholders.

Courses

Ongoing and upcoming courses

Will be updated soon. For course enquiries, contact the CeDS office at Poojappura.

Call: 0471-2345627