156 Creating a Sustainable Future and Community for Adults with Disabilities with Sangeetha Chakrapani

In this episode, we address a crucial and often daunting question for parents of children with disabilities:  How will my child be supported when I am no longer around?  Many of us, as parents, carry the weight of this question, wondering about our children's future in our absence. Today, my guest Sangeetha Chakrapani offers a powerful and hopeful answer. Sangeetha is the founder trustee of Together Foundation in Mumbai and co-founder of the Together Community, a residential project for adults with disabilities located in Hosur, Greater Bengaluru. She is also a mother to two autistic adults and two neurotypical adults. With vast experience managing teaching programs, vocational training, and life skills development, Sangeetha brings a wealth of knowledge on how to create thriving, supportive environments for neurodivergent individuals. She is also the author of Autie Tales: Interactive Stories for People with Autism and has earned certifications in integrated education, counseling, and young adults' programs.   Tune in to hear more about: - Building sustainable, supportive living communities for adults with disabilities. - The vision behind the Together Community and how it addresses the needs of both individuals with disabilities and their families. If you are exploring future care options for your child with disabilities or considering community-based living models, this episode will provide you with insights, hope, and a path forward.   Key Takeaways - Focusing on building a community that ensures care and growth for your child after you are no longer there. - How vocational training and life skills programs create independence and fulfillment for neurodivergent adults. - The importance of parental vision and community collaboration in shaping the future for individuals with disabilities. You can reach out to Sangeetha at [email protected] You can find the Together Foundation at https://togetherfoundationtrust.org/ And the Together Community at https://togetherfoundationtrust.org/group-home/