Prachi Deo
Executive Director
Nayi Disha
India
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About me
Prachi Deo is the founder and executive director of technology-based non-profit, Nayi Disha. Nayi Disha (www.nayi-disha.org) is a lifelong support system for parents/ families who are the primary caregivers for children affected by Down syndrome and other development disabilities.
Through a digital knowledge hub, community and accessible helpline, it draws families into an eco-system and makes comprehensive and credible information for families.
Under her leadership, Nayi Disha has won several awards including the prestigious Zero Project Award at UN Office, in Vienna. She is also WomenLiftFellow (2023), Salzburg Global Fellow (2020) and India Inclusion Fellow (2018).
Engineer by training, she has worked with reputable organizations like Microsoft and TCS before founding Nayi Disha. Her brother who has Down Syndrome is her inspiration behind founding Nayi Disha.
Website - https://www.nayi-disha.org
Helpline – 844-844-8996 (Phone and WhatsApp)
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Thursday, 6 March 2025
11:20 - 12:20
Zero Project Scaling Solutions: Fellow Presentation (2/2)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Assistive technologies
- ICT innovations
- English captions | International Sign
Discover disability inclusion innovations ready to be scaled across borders in two distinct Zero Project Scaling Solutions Sessions – Session 2/2.