Prachi Deo

Executive Director

Nayi Disha

India

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My organisation

Nayi Disha is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to supporting families who are the primary caregivers for children with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Our mission is to empower these families by providing comprehensive support through reliable information, guidance, and a nurturing community. OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES To enable and equip families of individuals with developmental disabilities to be the change-agent in the development of their loved one, and not leave any family behind. Provide hope and support to parents as primary caregivers of children touched by autism, down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. Build an evolving ecosystem and a strong interactive community of all stakeholders including health and education providers, non-governmental organizations, and other families. Drive the reach countrywide through the power of digital technology and innovation, in an understood language.
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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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ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

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Thursday, 6 March 2025

11:20 - 12:20

Zero Project Scaling Solutions: Fellow Presentation (2/2)

Format:In-personLocation:M1
  • 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.