Ummeed Child Development Center
Yashna Vishwanathan is a Lead Trainer, Senior Project Manager, Consultant, and Senior Therapist with extensive experience in mental health and disability support work. Yashna is a freelance therapist, facilitator, and supervisor specializing in anti-caste, neurodiversity, disability, and queer affirmative practices. Yashna is also a writer for the Pyaar Plus Project, a youth advocate and advisor for national projects, and has previous experience in counseling women in human-trafficking contexts. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Yashna is dedicated to using narrative ideas and an intersectional feminism framework in their work.
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Ummeed Child Development Center
Ummeed is one of India’s premier non-profit organizations providing family-centered care to children with developmental disabilities and their families. We believe that all children with developmental disabilities can be included in society and reach their maximum potential. As an organization with a workforce of over 100 committed professionals, Ummeed’s transdisciplinary approach works towards: • Supporting children in overcoming their disabilities through direct clinical services and helping families in their journey towards acceptance and empowerment • Building a network of trained professionals and community workers who can prevent, diagnose, and manage developmental disabilities effectively • Promote evidence based practices through research and give a platform for the voice of parents and influence policy through advocacy