Come One, Come All!
Play isn’t just about having fun; it’s how kids learn, grow, and make friends. On an inclusive playground, every child, no matter their abilities, can feel safe, welcome and excited to jump into the fun. On its sensory-friendly path or at its creative play area made from local, eco-friendly materials, kids connect, learn about each […]
Building an India Where Everyone Matters
At our All-Staff Meeting earlier this year, we heard Drs. Ravi Chopra and Vijay Mahajan speak on ‘How to Build a Country’. It’s not just about the kids, for many of whom Latika is an oasis in a world that still has a long way to go. It’s about helping build a society where disabled […]
Friendship First: Breaking Down Barriers with Fun and Games
At Latika, we believe that inclusion of disabled children isn’t just about placing them in mainstream schools or social settings. It’s about creating environments where every child is genuinely accepted, valued, and supported, in the classroom and beyond. Our Wabi-Sabi project works to integrate disabled children from Latika into mainstream education, but we don’t stop […]
Janmashtami at Latika
At Latika, there’s something worth celebrating every moment – a student begins to focus on an activity for a minute longer than he usually does; another waves bye-bye to Mama without tears; a third begins to walk to the bus stop all on her own…. But what better way to celebrate than through the festivals […]
A Pension for Naresh
Naresh, 48, lost his mother in 2021 and, more recently, his father in January 2024. Since his father had been a government employee, his dependents were entitled to a family pension. However, Naresh couldn’t access the funds independently because he’s intellectually disabled. Without a legal guardian, the pension and property rights were out of his […]
Badri ke Uncle aa Gaye!
Global developmental delay and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are developmental disabilities that pertain to variations in the way children grow, learn, and interact with the world around them. Children with global developmental delay take longer than neurotypical kids to reach milestones in areas such as speech, movement, and social skills. ASD shapes a child’s perception, […]
American India Foundation Fellows Visit Latika
The American India Foundation (AIF) Banyan Impact Fellowship is an immersive bi-national volunteer service program with immense strategic importance in the US-India corridor. By facilitating exchange and collaboration between young professionals from India and the US, the program aims to shape the next generation of leaders committed to positive and sustainable change and create a […]
Caregiver Wellbeing: The Cornerstone of Successful Parenting
Picture this: you’re on a plane, and the flight attendant reminds you to secure your oxygen mask before assisting others. Why? Because you can’t help anyone if you’re struggling to breathe yourself. Similarly, when life’s stressors impede a parent’s ability to pay attention to their child’s physical and emotional needs, it can result in emotional, […]
Building Capacities with the Wipro Foundation
The Wipro Foundation held a capacity building workshop on documentation for nonprofits at its Learning Center in Bangalore for its NGO partners. Among the other participating organizations were AWMH and Chehak Trust, Mumbai; Shishu Sarothi, Guwahati; Satya Special School, Pondicherry; Sanchar, West Bengal; Prabhat Education Foundation, Ahmedabad; Prayas, Jaipur; and Feathers, Tamil Nadu. The four-day […]
Indian Navy Organizes a Training Program on Early Intervention
The Indian Navy Welfare and Wellness Association, New Delhi, organized a training program from January 29—31 for teams from its Early Intervention Centers (EICs), still in their infancy, across the country. The Navy currently has five EICs, with 964 registered children. Our Executive Director, Jo McGowan Chopra, was invited to share her experiences founding and […]