Purple Economy to be a part of next Economic Survey
The Purple Economy promotes the active participation of persons with disabilities as consumers, employees, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders in the economy. It recognizes that inclusion is not just a social responsibility but also an economic opportunity. By creating accessible workplaces, inclusive products and services, skill…
Learning Today, Working Tomorrow
Every Saturday, the DSFI Centre in Chennai buzzes with excitement as around 17 children and young adults with Down syndrome, along with their parents, come together for our Pre-Vocational Training Programme. The goal is simple—to help each participant build the skills, confidence and independence needed…
Doughsti- a cafe for beautiful friendships
Doughsti – Cafe for Beautiful Friendships is an initiative started by a group of four parents and their young and energetic Neurodivergent Adults. It’s a space created to empower these young adults with opportunities which can utilise their immense potential which in turn give them…
Yoga Day Celebrations at the Down Syndrome Federation of India Centre, Chennai
Yoga Day Celebrations at the Down Syndrome Federation of India Centre, Chennai The Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) Centre in Mylapore, Chennai, celebrated International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm and participation from self-advocates and their parents. The session was conducted by a yoga teacher…
Inauguration of the Pre-Vocational Training Programme
Down Syndrome Federation of India Launches the First Pre-Vocational Training Programme for Self-Advocates with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Federation of India (DSFI) has launched the first Pre-Vocational Training Programme for self-advocates with Down syndrome at its centre – Mathru Mandir in Mylapore, Chennai. The…
Aashi Gupta: Champion of Inclusion and Courage
Hello everyone, meet me , I am Aashi Gupta, 14 years now, taking every challenge with a smile on my face.. born with life threatening blood dysplasia condition, 3 holes in heart , a blocked intestine and a malposed large intestine, Me and my family never…
International Women’s Day Celebration – Honouring Inspiring Women
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lions Club District 3241-C hosted a special celebration at Hotel M Central, bringing together remarkable women who have made significant contributions to society. The event recognized and honoured women who have truly carved a niche for themselves…
World Down Syndrome Day 2026
Today on our Friendship series, we present Rakshika and her buddy and confidant Bini. Bini was her mother’s friend but now Rakshika shares as strong a bond with her as her mother does. While they stay far apart, they still remain the closest of friends….
Let’s take our self advocates forward
Rekha maa met parents of self advocates at Matru Mandir today on valentine’s Day. She discussed plans for the future of our self advocates. And parents were keen to know how they can help their children become self reliant. It was an enthralling one hour…
Self advocates- Champions
Honouring our self advocates- champions in their own right as we approach World Disability Day.