About CRD

A community of dignity, care and opportunity.

CRD is a charitable institution of the Church of South India, South Kerala Diocese, serving children and persons with disabilities in Thiruvananthapuram.

Professional illustration of inclusive learning at CRD
Learning, participation and belonging at CRD

Our journey

CRD began in April 1974 with five children affected by polio. In 2002, the former Polio Home was integrated with the Cerebral Palsy Home and renamed the Centre for Rehabilitation of the Disabled.

Today, CRD brings together a Care Home, Special School, rehabilitation support, developmental activities, community outreach and skill development under one mission.

Our purpose

We seek the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and vocational development of every person entrusted to our care.

Our work is shaped by dignity, inclusion, safeguarding, responsible stewardship and partnership with families and communities.

CRD Care Home

Residential care, nutrition, daily support, wellbeing and a secure community of belonging.

CRD Special School

Individualised education, developmental support, therapy-linked learning and family participation.

Leadership

CRD serves under the pastoral and administrative leadership of CSI South Kerala Diocese; Rev. Dr. Adv. Stephens Justin Raj serves as Director.