Mithu Alur

Dr.
Mithu Alur
Alur at the North South Dialogue IV, Goa in February, 2012
Born
Shoma Bose

(1943-03-27) 27 March 1943
Kolkata, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Educator, Disability Rights Activist, Researcher, Writer, Published Author
Years active1972–present
OrganizationADAPT – Able Disable All People Together
Known forStarting services for people with disability in India
SpouseSathi Alur
ChildrenMalini Chib, Nikhil Chib
Websitewww.adaptssi.org/home.html

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.

Alur is a pioneer in the care and education of people with Neuro-Muscular and Developmental Disabilities, like cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.