{"id":156983,"date":"2020-07-28T11:47:23","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T06:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.developmentlogics.org\/article\/everyday-heroes-journey-palak-vaidya"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T07:13:19","slug":"everyday-heroes-journey-palak-vaidya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nayi-disha.org\/article\/everyday-heroes\/everyday-heroes-journey-palak-vaidya\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday Hero: Journey of Palak Vaidya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palak Vaidya is Nayi Disha Resource Center\u2019s Everyday Hero!<\/p>\n

Down Syndrome (also known as trisomy 21) is a genetic disorder. The presence of an extra chromosome 21 causes down syndrome. Delay in cognitive ability and physical growth and a particular set of facial characteristics are associated with down syndrome. (https:\/\/downsyndrome.in\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Palak was born with down syndrome. She is an exceptional and extremely inspirational individual. Highly motivated, talented and a happy-go-lucky girl is what describes Palak the best. In addition, Palak also enjoys to travel and dance.<\/p>\n

With support, love and determination any child with special needs can shine. In this video, you will hear the story of one such child.<\/p>\n

An accepting environment by her parents and friends motivated Palak to be independent and self-sufficient. Not only is she extremely close to her family but also shares a special bond with her father.<\/p>\n

\u201cPalak is the source of all the good in our life\u201d- s<\/em>hares Palak\u2019s father, Piyush<\/p>\n

With the help of a supportive and inclusive family, Palak was able to pursue her education. She completed her hospital management. Moreover she is now working independently as an Assistant Manager in a hospital.<\/p>\n

So, meet Palak and hear out the story of our everyday hero.<\/p>\n

Also, check out Pranav’s story. <\/a>He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. He is a\u00a0 musician, photographer and also a swimmer.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, then the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at\u00a0844-844-8996<\/a><\/b>. You can call or what’s app us.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this video is only for information purposes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With support, love and determination any child with special needs can find their own path to shine.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":22425,"featured_media":156984,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3217],"tags":[3191],"conditions":[2802],"age_group":[2739,2738,2737,2736],"article_group":[],"yoast_head":"\nEveryday Hero: Journey of Palak Vaidya - Nayi Disha<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This is an inspirational story of Palak Vaidya who was diagnosed with down syndrome. 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