Poonam Natarajan advocating Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities

Poonam Natarajan

In this film, Poonam Natarajan, Poonam akka to all, Founder of Vidya Sagar, speaks from the heart, offering insights into the realities that many parents of children with disabilities face.

This film offers a deep dive into the challenges and solutions related to independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in India. Poonam shares insights into the evolution of the National Trust Act and her journey in developing a comprehensive support system “BLISS” that empowers people with disabilities to make decisions about their lives.

Through this film, viewers will gain awareness of the critical need for inclusive environments and the significance of creating support systems that go beyond just the family, ensuring that every person can live a life of dignity and choice.

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N - Neurodiversity
E - Epilepsy
Z - Zero tolerance for discrimination
C - Cognitive disability
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