Background Manali, now 48 years old, has mild intellectual disabilities resulting from an illness in her early years that impacted her cognitive development. Despite these challenges, her story is one of transformation, resilience, and leadership. Early Challenges Manali joined Navkshitij in 2014. During her initial trial period, it was evident that she adapted well to […]
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Written By: Dr. C. R. Desai You are entering the haloed temple of happiness; our special friends are the high priests of this temple. They teach us what unconditional happiness is; we have too many conditions for happiness. Life is a celebration; we have spoilt it by making it a competition. All our life we
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Written By: Dr. C. R. Desai THE question that haunts parents of the intellectually disabled is, “Who after me?” When Aditi was 18 years old, the same question haunted us. We visited some homes for IDs and came back in tears. We could not imagine our daughter staying there. We decided to take the plunge
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Written By: Dr. C. R. Desai WE taught Aditi to swim. She brought the roof down till she overcame the fear of water; once she did that, she took to swimming like a fish to water. We started taking her to swimming competitions. It did not matter to her whether it was the first prize
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(By Dr. C. R. Desai, President, Navkshitij Reading Time 6–7 mins) Blog 1 NEELIMA and I, both post-graduates in medicine, got married in 1982. We set up practice and started the regular struggle of a middle-class family; taking loans, digging holes and running fast to fill them. In 1984, we were blessed with our first daughter,
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(By Dr. C. R. Desai, President, Navkshitij Reading Time 6–7 mins) REHABILITATION of Persons with Disabilities means creating a space in which the impact of the disability is mitigated and the person gets a fair chance to explore his or her abilities. In the case of physical disabilities, improving accessibility to every public facility serves
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Parenting a Child with Intellectual Disability The Initial Struggles Transforming Challenges into a Mission Founding Navkshitij: A Beacon of Hope for Mentally Challenged Adults The Vision Behind Navkshitij Expanding the Reach of Navkshitij Dr. Desai’s Multifaceted Contributions Achievements in Medicine and Beyond Innovating with the Human Positioning System (HPS) A Life of Adventure and Balance
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Diwali 2024 Festivities at Navkshitij This year, Diwali was celebrated with a variety of events designed to engage, inspire, and uplift our mentally challenged adults, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Here’s a look at our vibrant week of festivities: Memorable Outings for Our Mentally Challenged Adults October 30 – Fun Outings and Activities The
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Adults with intellectual disabilities (PwIDs) or mentally challenged adults require consistent vocational training as an integral part of their rehabilitation process. Vocational training not only equips them with essential skills but also plays a key role in improving their behavior and self-management. However, providing this training comes with its own set of challenges, as identifying
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Gandhi Jayanti, observed every year on October 2nd, is a day to honor the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and reflect on his values of peace, cleanliness, and social justice. At Navkshitij, we have traditionally celebrated this day with street plays and efforts to raise awareness about important social issues, such as the education of girls,
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