Disability

“I could not understand anything there since the classes were all in English and I completed my education from a Kannada medium background.”

Today, at 17, Kerala-based Noor Jaleela is a budding artist who not only paints but also plays the violin, belts out songs melodiously and shares the stage with stalwarts such as KS Chithra and Stephen Devassy.

At a time when there is a lack of empathy and facilities for people with disabilities, two mental health professionals are changing the game!

"I can neither see my audience, nor the scenic mountains I climb. But that has never deterred me from pursuing my personal and professional goals," says Kanchan Gaba.

Nayan S from Kerala’s Kollam district might have difficulty holding a pen and reading a line, but he has already written two books.

At 16, he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. But that hasn't stopped him from challenging his limitations!

The elderly should be viewed as contributors to the process of development, and their ability to affect social betterment must be taken into account during policy and programme formulation at all levels.

At 6, a rare amputation snatched his leg, but couldn't steal his incredible spirit!

Ira is the first person with a disability to have topped the UPSC CSE exam. This gritty officer suffers from a medical condition called scoliosis, which is essentially the curvature of the spine.

Nayi Disha was founded to support parents of such children, empowering them with the right resources and necessary information, to help them care better for their children.