Empowering Lives,
Restoring Dignity
For over three decades, RUADT has been transforming the lives of children and adults with disabilities across rural Tamil Nadu, creating pathways to independence, education, and hope.













About
RUADT
Rural Area Development Trust (RUADT) is a voluntary social service organisation dedicated to empowering children, adults, and families living with disabilities. Founded in 1991 in Theni District, Tamil Nadu, RUADT began its journey in a small rented chicken shed in B. Dharumathupatty with just 10 children with physical disabilities.
What started as a modest initiative to identify persons with disabilities and raise awareness across 10 remote villages
What started as a modest initiative to identify persons with disabilities and raise awareness across 10 remote villages
Our
Curriculum
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to nurture every dimension of a child’s development. We integrate early intervention programs with specialized therapies and life skills education.
Admission
Open
Join our inclusive learning community where every child is valued, supported, and empowered. We offer holistic education, therapy, and care across five campuses in Theni District.