Apr 29 2023 11 mins
Prachi Deo is the founder and executive director of technology-based non-profit, Nayi Disha. Nayi Disha is a lifelong support system for parents and families who are the primary caregivers for children affected by Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities.Through a digital knowledge hub, community and accessible helpline, it draws families into an ecosystem 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 Salzburg Global Fellow (2020) and India Inclusion Fellow (2018). An 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.