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!
Uhuru 2.0 was a life-changing experience for me. It was a space the likes of which I had never encountered before, a space so full of life and love. The week I spent on campus taught me a lot of things, not just about others but about myself. Caring for the...
Bringing Arts and Inclusion Together At the heart of the Snehadhara Foundation's work lies a simple, powerful belief: the arts can help us build bridges. The Arts Practices for Inclusion one-year certificate course is designed to equip students with the skills and...
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...
Preparing Neurodivergent Individuals for Independence “What After Me?” is the eternal question of all parents: especially those with neurodivergent children. This concern arises from the unique challenges that neurodivergent individuals may face in achieving...
“I like doing craft work and emboss painting. I have learnt to read the Bhagavad Gita shlokas” Snehadhara Foundation in Bengaluru has been working for inclusion through the arts and meeting the learning needs of a diverse group of children and adults. One of them...
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.”
