Shishu Sarothi recognises the importance of research studies for creating empirical evidence of ground realities and proper documentation of work being done and measuring impact. Research Studies in the past have include the Scenario of employment of persons with disabilities in Assam and Meghalaya, SDG Tracker Studies on Disability. Ongoing research studies are being carried out on the ‘reach of Govt Schemes and Programs for persons with disabilities’ and ‘understanding gaps and needs in the disability scenario of NE India’. Other smaller research studies that are in the pipeline relate to assessing inclusive education strategies.

Additionally, efforts are being made to improve documentation of ongoing activities and programs in alternative ways by using audio visual medium (YouTube link to films), and social media as well as deploying different software (EI app, Punarjjani, Goonjan) to capture the experiences and learnings from ongoing programs and services.

Assessment of Employment Needs of Persons with Disability (Assam and Meghalaya):

2012 Study carried out by Disability Employment Initiative of Shishu Sarothi in collaboration with Centre for Disability Studies & Action and ATLMRI (Adecco-TISS Labour Market Research Initiative) of TISS, Mumbai with support from Light for the World International

Socio-economic and Demographic Profile to Explore the Employment Needs of Persons with Disabilities 2017

A Study of Kamrup and Kamrup (Metro) Districts – submitted to Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Government of India, under Central Sector Scheme on Research on Disability Related Technology, Products and Issues

Sustainable Development Goals Disability Tracker II Study -2019

Research Study supported by Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) and aided by Department of International Development (DFID) UK, as part of Disability Tracking initiative in relation to UN SDG 5, 6 and 8)

Unaware Untapped and Under-served -2022

Study Report of the Situation of Persons with Disabilities in North East India - to understand needs and gaps in services and realisation of rights- supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Summary of Study Report

Reach and Implementation of Government Schemes for Persons with Disabilities in Assam

A mixed method study to ascertain how far persons with disabilities are benefiting from Govt.schemes in Assam