The Academy works closely with several organizations and groups locally, nationally and internationally with the objective of sharing experience and dissemination of information. An endeavor is also made to project the courageous determination and versatility displayed by the disabled people through their participation in art, culture, music and sports.

It all began in 1968, when a group of friends set off for Sri Ramanashramam at Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu seeking realization. This group was led by 26 year old T.V. Srinivasan. Also in the group was a young boy, 17 years of age called Thirumurthy who expressed doubts on the purpose of self-actualization and instead advocated working for a social cause. Inspired by Thirumurthy, Srinivasan resigned his job and got trained in teaching blind people.

On his return, he started a school for the blind, functioning in a small room at his house, with a student and a donation of Rs. 60/- on 18th June 1969.

Today, the Academy has five branches covering different activities, and more than 2500 people have benefited from its 25 years of existence.