Dr M K Jayaraj

Dr M K Jayaraj is a sociologist, psychologist, educator, and rehabilitation expert who has dedicated more than three decades to advancing the rights, education, employment, and social inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities. He holds a PhD in Sociology, an M.Phil. in Psychology, and postgraduate degrees in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Calicut. He began his career in journalism and later became a special educator and trainer, contributing significantly to the expansion of special education initiatives across Kerala. He served as the Government of Kerala's One-Man Commission on Intellectual Disabilities, leading a landmark study whose recommendations shaped policy reforms. Dr Jayaraj has held key leadership roles in government, academia, and disability rehabilitation, including with the Rehabilitation Council of India and Special Olympics Bharat Kerala. Currently, he serves as Director of ULCCS Foundation and continues to contribute to national and state policy development for persons with disabilities.