CategoriesStories of ChangeBackground and Challenge Naman Bhattacharjee is a bright and curious young person who enjoys music, food, travel, and technology. He has a strong memory, an ability to observe emotions around him, and a keen interest in sounds, gadgets, and cooking. However, like many young people with developmental disabilities, Naman experienced barriers in communication, social participation, […]
CategoriesAwareness CSR and CompaniesDisability is not a marginal issue—it is a fundamental part of the human experience. Globally, over 1.3 billion people live with some form of disability. In India, official estimates suggest 26.8 million persons with disabilities, though the real number is likely much higher due to underreporting. Within this population are millions of neurodivergent individuals, including […]
CategoriesAwareness CSR and CompaniesAs corporate social responsibility (CSR) investments in disability inclusion continue to grow in India, many companies are making sincere efforts to support persons with disabilities. However, disability is a highly specialised field that intersects with education, health, rehabilitation, employment, and social inclusion. As a result, well-intentioned CSR initiatives sometimes fall into predictable pitfalls when programmes […]
CategoriesAwareness CSR and CompaniesIn CSR committee meetings across India, one number often dominates the discussion: cost per beneficiary. It appears neutral, rational, and financially prudent. Lower cost per head is frequently equated with efficiency, scalability, and good governance. But in disability-focused CSR — particularly in neurodiversity and developmental disabilities — cost per beneficiary is not merely misleading; it […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeIf you walk into a classroom at Ashish Foundation, you might hear a confident voice say,“Don’t touch my hair! You’ll mess it up!” It sounds like typical teenage sass. But for sixteen-year-old Devangi, it is something much deeper — a declaration of boundaries, dignity, and self-worth. Nearly ten years ago, when Devangi first came to […]
