Snehadhara Foundation

Snehadhara Foundation (SF) is a registered non-profit organisation. Located between earthy surroundings, trees and greenery on the outskirts of Bangalore, SF works out of a spacious campus which houses a semi-residential facility and teaching centre that also doubles up as an artists’ retreat Centre. The pioneers of Arts Practices for Inclusion, Snehadhara Foundation believes that inclusion is the bedrock of a more compassionate and empathetic society. SF advocates inclusionary spaces where arts practices form the primary methodology of teaching and learning. SF aims to create an environment which welcomes, acknowledges, affirms and celebrates the value of all learners.

 

We have crafted three initiatives in pursuit of this goal: Direct Care, impART and Prajnadhara.

 

Prajnadhara

Prajñādhara’s twin aims are to create inclusive spaces that celebrate neurodiversity by certifying students in Arts Practices for Inclusion (API) and Study of the Mind.

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Direct Care

The Direct Care space of Snehadhara is our realm of caring, advocacy and inclusion practice. Respecting every child’s unique needs, our programs are carefully designed to enhance their abilities and meet their therapeutic goals. Our aim is to address the social and independent goals of the children to meet their aspirations for life, vocation and livelihood along with nurturing a sense of social inclusion with arts.

Our Direct Care Centre works with children and adults with developmental disabilities that include Down’s syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay/Impairment, Learning disorders and mental illnesses along with their caregivers and families.

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impART

impART, a division of Snehadhara Foundation is a platform that looks at interventions, methodologies and practices using the Arts  in schools, colleges, corporates and the community to create an inclusive society.

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News And Events

Independence Training “What After Me?”

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...
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Sujatha Govindrajan | Everyone is good at something

“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 is...
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Beyond the Celebration: Disability Day as a Call to Action

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...
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Building Bridges to Independence: A Dialogue on Inclusion, Diversity, and Assisted Living

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...
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Enhancing Airport Accessibility for Autism: The Power of Small Steps

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...
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Building Truly Resilient Systems: Integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Disaster Resilience

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...
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The Radicalisation of Indifference

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,...
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Independence Training “What After Me?”

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...
Read More

Sujatha Govindrajan | Everyone is good at something

“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 is...
Read More

Beyond the Celebration: Disability Day as a Call to Action

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...
Read More

Building Bridges to Independence: A Dialogue on Inclusion, Diversity, and Assisted Living

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...
Read More

Enhancing Airport Accessibility for Autism: The Power of Small Steps

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...
Read More

Building Truly Resilient Systems: Integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Disaster Resilience

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...
Read More

The Radicalisation of Indifference

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,...
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TEDx 2014 ‘heART of the MATTER’- A Therapy of Love and Compassion

We want to eliminate economic status as a variable in receiving the care that children and adults with special needs deserve. So our program relies on voluntary contributions to bridge the gap.

We are enthused to seek Personal, institutional & corporate funding support to ensure that we have a sustainable financial model.

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