People and culture

We are a community of special needs mothers, caregivers, and professionals who believe that every special needs mom deserves support in raising her child in an inclusive way — regardless of their educational background or their family’s financial status.

We exist to uplift every special needs child and their mother, regardless of their financial background or life circumstance.

Our mission is rooted in a single belief: No child should be left behind because of a lack of resources, support, or understanding.

We are a heart-first community born from lived experience — a space created by a special needs mother, for special needs mothers. Over the past decade, we’ve grown into a trusted network of families, caregivers, and professionals committed to walking this journey together with compassion, strength, and dignity.

Our Mission

Who We Are

Ms. Vishali Chanduri

ANMOL's MOM & FACILITATOR

B.Sc Osmania University, Exec. in Applied Finance from IIM-Calcutta, DALF C1 Certified in French, Advanced Diploma in French, EFLU Hyderabad.

As a Career Mom Coach, Financial & Identity Mentor and Single Mom of Two, Vishali has extensive hands-on parenting experience, with the strong support of maternal family. Anmol, was diagnosed with progressive epilepsy, autism and global developmental delays. Anant is a mainstream child with regular needs.

Handling two completely different types of needs as a single parent, while building a corporate professional career, Vishali has lived experience of every situation life had to offer. She worked in dynamic roles across multinational companies including GE, GlobalData and IBM.

She is a strong advocate of financial literacy for moms.

Dr. Mamta Mathur

MEMBER & ADVISOR

MA, Developmental Psychology

M Phil, Creativity in Children

Ph D, Intervention for Slow Learning Children

Psychological Testing, ABA, Train the Trainer,

Sensory Integration, Brain Gym

Dr. Mathur has worked as lecturer of Psychology, College of Social Work, Hyderabad; Resource teacher at Niraj Public School and consultant to other schools.She has worked for inclusive education and served in various schools and educational institutions in several capacities in the United Arab Emirates for over 25 years.

She served as HOD in Shri Ram Universal School, Hyderabad while also guest lectured in institutions like Sweekaar Upkaar, Hyderabad. She is an inclusion champion, consultant and now runs private practice at Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

Dr. Lalitha Srivalli

member / ADVISOR

MDS - Oral Medicine & Radiology

Dr. Lalitha studied Bachelor's from St. Joseph's Dental College and Master's in Oral Medicine and Radiology from Narayana Dental College.

Her specialty is oral manifestations in systemic disorders, systemic conditions leading to dental problems.

Served in NIMH, Hyderabad handling a variety of dental and associated issues in special needs children. She says that "mouth" is the gateway to the body. Meticulous oral hygiene is mandatory for everyone, more so for special needs children and adults, as training them involves higher intentional efforts.

Ms. Uma Maheshwari

member / ADVISOR

B. Ed Special Education

Uma has entered the field of special education to help her son who was initially diagnosed to be on the mild autism spectrum. With her continuous efforts, Kushlu is now doing very well.

Uma has helped several children in the process of her own healing and continues to teach children with different needs. She was also Anmol's special educator and is still loved by him.

Ms Rama Murali

MEMBER & ADVISOR

Co-founder - BHARATHMD FOUNDATION - A parent advocacy organization for muscular dystrophy.

Rama had a successful corporate career before she became a mother. After knowing about the heartbreaking diagnosis of muscular dystrophy for her son, Aditya, she and her husband, Murali, have been working strong for the cause even as they are battling their own challenges in the journey.

Ms. Sruti Avasarala

MEMBER & ADVISOR

B.Tech, Gold Medalist; B.ed Special Education (MR/ID); M.A. Psychology; RCI Certified Special Educator

For Sruti, foraying into the field of special education was when she lost her mother, the primary caregiver of her brother who was diagnosed with mild autism.

She was a gold medalist in engineering and technology but chose to shift her career into special needs - in the process of healing from the loss of a parent and being in a caregiver's role to help her younger brother.

She is a strong woman who has helped many children through her journey as sibling to a special needs child.

Dr. Anita Rego

MEMBER & ADVISOR

M.Phil and Ph.D. in Psychiatric Social Work from NIMHANS, Bangalore.

Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management from MICA, Ahmedabad.

Dr. Anita Rego is a highly experienced Psychiatric Social Work with over 32 years of experience in developmental space, mental health and psychotherapy.

She provides psychotherapeutic services to people with mental health and other conditions through her space AMITA Care and consulting for social impact projects on evaluation and strategy conceptualization.

Dr. Rego has spearheaded and led international organizations like CARE India, ICRW, and LSE-Centre for Effective Practice.

She has also held academic positions at Tata Institute of Social Sciences teaching on disability and had rich work experience at NIMHANS Bangalore.

What We Stand For

• Inclusion: Every voice, every story, and every need matters here. Whether you're a mother, a therapist, or a caregiver, there is space for you in this circle.

• Access for All: We are committed to ensuring that no family is turned away due to finances. That's why we offer flexible options, sponsor programs, and open-access resources.

• Dignity First: Our support models are built with empathy and respect. We never label, pressure, or exclude. Every offering is an invitation — never a requirement.

• Service with Integrity: Our programs, whether free or paid, are designed with a deep sense of responsibility. We are not here to profit from pain; we are here to build collective resilience.

Our Promise

By the mothers, For the mothers.

We are a social impact movement, committed to creating a future where special needs families feel seen, supported, and empowered — not just to survive, but to thrive.

Together, we are rewriting what support looks like. With compassion, courage, and community at the center.