National: India Autism Center (IAC), a pioneering non-profit organisation
dedicated to building an inclusive, world-class ecosystem for autistic
individuals and those with related disabilities, has entered into Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with Ruskin Mill Trust from Nailsworth, England on
November 25, 2025. The partnership will lead to stronger long-term
collaboration in increasing educational, developmental, and therapeutic access
for neurodiverse individuals, along with enhancing skills training and
employability pathways.
Under the new
partnership IAC and Ruskin Mill Trust will engage in extensive
knowledge sharing on the best educational and developmental support practices
around the world. This would comprise sharing research reports, case
studies, and operational frameworks that allow both organizations to refine and
raise the bar for the services provided.
A key component of the MoU
is the joint development of specialised vocational training programmes
focused on life skills and workplace readiness. These initiatives are intended
to significantly improve employability outcomes for neurodiverse individuals.
The partnership will also facilitate access to shared data, resources and
emerging technologies, strengthening the ability of both organisations to
innovate and enhance support systems for the communities they serve.
Speaking on the
collaboration, Mr. Jaishankar Natarajan, Chief Executive Officer and
Director, India Autism Center, said, “By joining hands with Ruskin Mill
Trust, we aim to integrate international expertise and evidence-based
methodologies into our programmes. This collaboration will open new avenues for
training, therapeutic tools and developmental support, benefiting neurodiverse
individuals and their families.”
While Keith Griffiths,
Academic Director of Ruskin Mill Centre for Practice & Hiram
Education and Research Team said, "Ruskin Mill is delighted to be able
to sign an MoU with the IAC. We very much look forward to an exciting and
productive collaboration that puts young people with Autism and their
families at the centre. The Ruskin Mill Trust brings 40-years'
experience of working with young adults on the spectrum. We are delighted with
this new relationship"
Through this strategic
alliance, India Autism Center and Ruskin Mill Trust seek to build robust
structural capacities, expand service offerings for neurodiverse persons and
create sustainable pathways that improve quality of life, learning outcomes and
long-term independence.