Our blog is the pulse of our responses to the experiences that the Snehadhara family shares together. From joy and laughter, tears and distress, adventures and magical moments, celebrations and reflection, introspection and humour – you will find much of our lives recorded here!
When we began the Uhuru programme at Snehadhara Foundation, it was with one deeply felt question in mind “What after me?” This question, often unspoken but always present in the minds of families of neurodiverse adults, became the spark for something far greater...
As we complete the first cohort of the Uhuru – What After Me? - 26-day residential Assisted Living Programme, we find ourselves reflecting not just on what was achieved but on what was revealed. Uhuru began as a 26-day residential programme for ten neurodiverse...
Every year, December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to highlighting the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals with disabilities. While this day is crucial for raising awareness and driving conversations, it’s...
Every family with a neurodiverse member faces an inevitable and often unspoken question: “What happens when we are no longer here?” This concern transcends personal boundaries, highlighting a universal truth—building independence for neurodiverse individuals is not...
Corfu Island’s airport has recently gained attention for its autism awareness initiative, highlighting the growing need for airports to become more inclusive for individuals with autism. Airports can be overwhelming due to sensory overload—bright lights, noise, and large crowds. Simple visual aids, such as autism awareness posters, can help educate staff and passengers, fostering understanding, patience, and support.
In today’s world, where natural and human-made disasters are increasingly frequent and severe, the concept of resilience is more critical than ever. But what does it truly mean to be resilient? This question has guided our recent work with the CDRI Secretariat, where we’ve been examining the penetration points for GEDSI in the project and program lifecycle. Two key insights have emerged: what we consider “truly resilient,” and that “markers are where the misery lies.”
I’m back in Manipur after a year, and it feels as though time has stood still. What was a year ago remains unchanged. People still live in relief camps, displaced from their homes, with children and women carrying unanswered questions on their faces. Homophobia, patriarchy, ongoing armed conflict, poverty, lack of education, and rampant unemployment are deeply entrenched here, leading to widespread violence, discrimination, and mental health crises—PTSD, suicidal tendencies, and isolation.
