In episode 71, our CEO Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Beverly Louis, founder of Mann- Centre for Individuals with Special Needs and co-founder of Karmann, a brand creating handcrafted quilted products by artisans with intellectual disabilities and autism. Joining her is Gauri Shringarpure, Chief Program Officer at Mann and a seasoned mental health expert with over 25 years of experience in consumer behavior, gender, and positive psychology.

Together, they share how Mann is creating real impact through skill-building, inclusive employment, and emotional wellness for young adults with disabilities.

In episode 70 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Ms. Gulshan Kavarana, a founding member of SFS (Special Families Support group), a support group for families with children with special needs, also the founding member of Ahura Support and Residential home in Mumbai and the Art Mentor at Mawaheb, an art studio for adults with special needs.

Get inspired by Gulshan’s journey of compassion and impact. Tune in to this powerful podcast and discover how small actions can create a change. Listen now!

In the latest episode of The Special Needs Children Podcast,our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Dr. Gayatri Narasimhan, Founder & Director at Prakramika Vocational Institute.

Dr. Gayatri’s journey from software engineering to specialeducation is a testament to the power of purpose. With a Doctorate in Special Education and expertise in psychology, yoga therapy, and behavior management, she has transformed the lives of 500+ neurodivergent individuals.

She is a Top 50 Global Teacher Prize finalist, and a UN-recognized advocate for inclusive education. She is shaping a future where every individual, regardless of ability, has access to skill-based learning and employment opportunities. Tune in to listen to her journey.

In this episode, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Sonalee Shyamsunder, Founder & Director of Urmi Foundation, a non-profit organization that is making a remarkable impact in the lives of children with developmental disabilities.

Tune into the podcast to watch her inspiring journey, the challenges she has overcome, and the transformative work being done at the Urmi Foundation to create an inclusive future for children with developmental disabilities.

In Episode 67 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Shilpi Kapoor, founder of BarrierBreak and 247 Accessible Documents, a pioneer in digital accessibility. She also created Newz Hook, India’s first inclusive news platform.

Tune into the podcast as Shilpi shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she has overcome, and her vision for the future of digital accessibility.

In episode 66 our CEO, Chitra Iyer is joined by Ritu Vig, an educator and interior designer who took a sabbatical after her son Kritin was diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Driven by the need for true inclusion, she founded Special Hangout and what started as a small gathering of children playing together organically evolved into a thriving, supportive community for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

In episode 65 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Gopika Kapoor, a neurodiversity consultant and author of Beyond the Blue: Love, Life, and Autism, and Moneisha Gandhi, a former entrepreneur and volunteer at Ummeed Child Development Centre. They are the mothers of neurodivergent young sons, Vir and Mihaan.

Together, they co-founded the "Buddy Up Network" app, designed to connect people with disabilities and caregivers.

In this episode, they share how their personal experiences of loneliness inspired them to create a platform fostering meaningful friendships and support networks.

Episode 64 of The Special Needs Children Podcast, our CEO, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Ms. Ruhi Patwardhan and Ms. Aditi Jha, dedicated social workers at Ummeed Child Development Center

In this episode, they discuss the importance of the UDID card for individuals with disabilities and explain its benefits, the application process, and how Ummeed supports families in obtaining it.

In episode 63, Chitra Iyer is in talks with Ms. Nehal Tiwari and her parents Ms. Seema and Mr. Anupam Tiwari.

Nehal is a consultant at EY and a gifted artist whose passion for stone painting began in college and serves as her creative voice. Diagnosed with Autism at two, Nehal transformed her challenges into opportunities for creativity, using her art to communicate and connect with the world.

Nehal and her parents talk about Nehal's passion for art, how she achieved financial independence and the role of her parents in the growth of her journey.

द स्पेशल नीड्स चिल्ड्रेन पॉडकास्ट के इस एपिसोड में, हमारी सीईओ चित्रा अय्यर ने डॉ. तरल नागड़ा के साथ बातचीत की। डॉ. तरल नागड़ा एक प्रमुख पीडियाट्रिक ऑर्थोपेडिक सर्जन हैं, जो सेरेब्रल पाल्सी, बच्चों में हिप संरक्षण और विकृति सुधार में विशेषज्ञता रखते हैं। उन्होंने सेरेब्रल पाल्सी में मांसपेशियों को लंबा करने के लिए Percutaneous Myofascial Release (PMFR) और न्यूनतम आक्रामक दोष सुधार जैसी तकनीकों का आविष्कार किया है।