CategoriesAwarenessIn the digital world, everyone is creating content. But not all content creates understanding, changes perspectives, or contributes meaningfully to a conversation. For organisations working in the disability sector, this distinction matters even more. Disability, autism, inclusion, education, employment, and family support are complex subjects. They affect real people and real decisions. Families are looking […]
CategoriesAwarenessWhy the words we use about disability shape how we see—and treat—people There is a sentence we hear often in disability spaces: “They need so much care.” It sounds compassionate. But what happens when care becomes the primary lens through which we see a person? A child becomes someone who needs therapy. An adult becomes […]
CategoriesAwarenessA person attends therapy. A young adult joins a programme. Someone receives support. Slowly, the service becomes the story. This is the Human Service Client stereotype — and what Social Role Valorization asks us to do about it. Client Person Beneficiary Citizen A person attends speech therapy. They become a therapy client. A young adult […]
CategoriesAwareness“Happy Friendship Day!” Across India this weekend, phones will light up with messages, old photographs will be shared, friendship bands will be tied, and social media will fill with memories of the people who’ve stood by us through life’s ups and downs. Friendship is one of the few relationships we choose. It isn’t based on […]
CategoriesAwarenessTackling Stereotypes · Article 2 of a Series — Changing the Story from Devaluation to Dignity “Pity may appear compassionate, but it often becomes one of the greatest barriers to dignity and inclusion.” Imagine introducing someone by saying: “This is Rahul. Poor thing… he has autism.” Or, “She suffers from Down syndrome.” Or, “Please help […]
CategoriesAwarenessAt Ashish Foundation, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, contribute, and be valued within their community. Through our “Engaging Autism: Valued Roles for Fulfilling Lives” project, we have witnessed how the right support, high expectations, and inclusive opportunities can transform lives. Guided by the principles of Social Role Valorization (SRV), the project […]
CategoriesAwareness Parent SupportThe Role of Peer Relationships in Independence, Wellbeing, and Valued Social Roles When families think about preparing their children for adulthood, they often focus on education, therapies, employment, daily living skills, and safety. These are all important. Yet one of the strongest predictors of a meaningful adult life is often overlooked: friendship. Every young adult […]
CategoriesAwareness Parent SupportExploring the transition from education to work, friendships, and community life for neurodivergent young adults Every year, thousands of families across India celebrate a milestone they have worked toward for years: completing school. For many of these families, it is a moment of genuine pride. Years of therapy, learning, advocacy, Individualized Education Plans, and quiet […]
CategoriesAwareness CSR and CompaniesIndia’s corporate sector increasingly speaks about disability inclusion, neurodiversity hiring, accessibility, and workplace diversity. Yet one group continues to remain largely invisible within these conversations — individuals with high support needs. Most disability hiring models still define “job readiness” through neurotypical standards: independent communication, social fluency, quick adaptation, multitasking, and fast-paced productivity. As a result, […]
CategoriesAwarenessFor decades, disability support systems across the world have largely focused on helping individuals “fit into” society. The burden of adaptation has often fallen on the disabled person — learn better behaviours, improve communication, tolerate overwhelming environments, or become “work ready” for systems that were never designed with diversity in mind. But a growing movement […]
