About Us - Nayi Disha

Nayi Disha Resource Centre is a non-profit organization, that provides information, peer-support and hope to families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Autism.

Problem

31 million* families of children with intellectual disabilities need information and support in India
1-5% have access any kind of intervention for their children
Overburdened health and education systems are unable to cater to their needs
Children miss out on essential services and are unable to attain their true potential and participate productively in the society.

Our Philosophy

Families can be change-agents and most effective contributors to a child’s development with appropriate supportFamilies need structured information and knowledgeFamilies need a supportive ecosystem of other families and practitioners

Our Solution

Nayi Disha Resource Centre has created this unique online resource platform to bridge the gap and provide holistic support to families in need. Our goal is to empower families across India with free and easy access to information and create thriving communities for peer support across the country for an inclusive society. Empowered and supported families will ensure their loved ones receive the best possible care and access to services they require and enable them to reach their true potential.

We are one of the fastest growing online community of like-minded people. With a mobile-first solution and information available in local language, we aim to become the digital destination for families.

Our Services

We provide following services through the platform.

Information Resources

Evidence-based & latest information

National Directory

Directory of vetted services (e.g. physiotherapist, schools, music teacher)

Online Communities

Online communities to share experiences based on location, condition or age-group. (currently on WhatsApp)

Chat Helpline

Counselling and information – support

Not Just Online

Workshops
Support group – meet-ups

Distribution of printed information

Vision

To empower and equip families of people with intellectual and development disabilities with information and knowledge to support their children in achieving their
true potential.

Mission

To provide verified and quality information in an easily accessible mannerTo build a supportive ecosystem of service providers, non-governmental organizations, and other familiesTo form a strong community of families

Our Core Values

We are committed to:
Families First → Openness → Privacy → Transparency

We value the trust you put in us and our approach is always families first, come what may.Always be respectful of your needs and your experiences as a family member.Provide scientifically accurate and easy to understand information.Listen to your feedback and incorporate it so that our services remain relevant to your needs.We believe in open source information.We value the power of one and create strong communities where you can share your triumphs, trials and experiences with other parents like you.Do our best to ensure your privacy is protected.

Our Story

An idea without a name which was discussed between two friends during their routine evening walks has now evolved as the most credible go-to organisation for information.

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Our Reach and Impact

Coming together of all stakeholders have evolved into a thriving ecosystem towards supporting families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are humbled by the participation and collaborations with physicians, therapists, educators, other NGOs and especially families in this effort. We salute the power of families and communities we serve

ParentsAre not only becoming change-agents for their children but also supporting other parents in need
ParentsAre partnering to create this model in their cities
DoctorsFrom leading neo-natal and pediatric care hospitals are referring families to us
Leading experts and reputed organisationsAre joining hands to conduct workshops & provide latest information to parents

Read Parent Testimonials

125k +

People Reached

6000

Visitors Monthly

60%

Repeat Visitors

14

Thriving Support
Communities

35

Parent Champions

Our Directories and Support Groups

Hindi Major Language

Hindi Primary Language

Dr Ajay Sharma

Neuro-developmental Paediatrician

Problem

Our Philosophy

Our Solution

Our Services

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8565 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ir-icon@3x.png" alt="" width="32" height="32" /> Information Resources

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8566 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/national_directory@3x.png" alt="" width="32" height="32" />National Directory

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8567 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/online_communities@3x.png" alt="" width="32" height="32" />Online Communities

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8568 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/chat_healpline@3x.png" alt="" width="32" height="32" /> Chat Helpline

Workshops Support group – meet-ups

Vision

Mission

Our Core Values

Our Story

2021

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Our Reach and Impact

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8614 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/people_reached@2x.png" alt="" width="70" height="67" /> 125k +

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8615 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/monthly_visitor@2x.png" alt="" width="59" height="59" />6000

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8616 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/repeat_visitor@2x.png" alt="" width="66" height="66" />60%

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8617 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/parent_champions@2x.png" alt="" width="59" height="51" />14

<img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-8617 size-full alignleft" src="https://nayi-disha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Parent_Champions@2x-1.png" alt="" width="59" height="51" />35

Our Directories and Support Groups

Hindi Major Language

Hindi Primary Language

Dr Ajay Sharma

Dr Ram Kairam

Dr Lokesh Lingappa

Jo Chopra

Hari Subramanian

Kashyap Mody

Prachi Deo (Founder)

Reema Gupta (Co-founder)

Sudarshana Kundu (Co-founder)

Vivek Subramanian

Prachi Deo (Founder)

Nidhi Srivastava

Jagdish Jalanila

Suhani Tanna

Arpita Debnath

Saujanya Tata

Tania Mallik

Chitra Chaurasia

Saman Abidi

Shyamal Gautam

Vallari Kamble

Shikha Mundra

Anjana U

Vidhi Chauhan

Somhrita Bhattacharjee

Akanksha Painuly

Aditya Ranalkar

Muskan Gupta

Hima Bindu

Keshav Bishnoi

Anusha Hari

Champions Of Hyderabad

K S Lavanya

Deepa Desai

Prashanthi Vankamamidi

Rajalakshmi

Jaya Balaji

Jaya Sudhakar

Triveni Goswami Vernal

Aparna Srinivasan

Jiji Sunil

Champions Of Bangalore

Chitra Paul

Suja Pisharody

Feeji Bijoy

Champions Of Pune

Prachi Puranik

Jyotsna

Champions Of Nagpur

Manjushree Sakhare

Priyanka Gupta

Champions Of Delhi