Empowering Adults with Special Needs | Chitra Iyer x Dr. Sushama Nagarkar | Ep 10

In this exclusive ‘Expert Speaks Series’, Chitra will be in conversation with various experts who closely work with Special Needs Children and their families. These experts could be doctors, therapists, legal professionals, vocational trainers or even family members who have successfully secured the future for a loved one. The aim is to bring their knowledge and vast experience to you so that you can find the solutions and guidance you need to live a happier life.In this episode, we have with us Dr. Sushama Nagarkar, a Special Needs Parent, Counsellor and Special Educator. She is the Managing Trustee of Yash Charitable Trust and Co-founder of Arpan Cafe & ASK - Adult Support Kendra. Cafe Arpan is Mumbai's first cafe that employs and is run by persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Listen to her in conversation with Chitra Iyer, where she shares her insights on:1. Her journey as a Special Needs Parent2. Her advice to Parents on Person Centred Planning for the future3. Her NGO - Yash Charitable Trust and her learnings after launching ASK and Arpan Cafe4. The future plans for her Daughter and new projects.For some of you who might not know, Chitra Iyer is a Special Needs Parent herself and a Trustee with Forum for Autism. Her 22 year old son, Shravan, has Autism, Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. Professionally, she is a Financial Coach and the CEO of MFA, a 16-year-old organization that specializes in Goal-based Investing and has been supporting the cause of Autism for more than a decade now. She has been helping hundreds of families with her guidance, talks, webinars etc.We would like to emphasize here that 'Special Needs' covers any kind of intellectual or physical challenge/disability and not just Autism. The challenges faced and future planning required for it, are quite similar.Do listen and share it with all the Special Needs Families and other groups you know.To get in touch with us:  Book a meeting instantly- https://bit.ly/2XBF5aS Or  Write to us on - [email protected]