In a world that so often compares children to milestones set by adults, families raising children with developmental and genetic conditions are uniquely rewriting the measure of progress. To them, inclusion is far from just a policy buzzword; it is part of a deep and unwavering pursuit in their daily life founded on love, patience and resilience. One of them is six-and-a-half-year-old Sriyassi...
India’s educational policies hail inclusive classrooms, equal opportunities and a child’s right to learn with their peers. Diversity and multi-ethnic inclusion are proudly lauded in prospectuses, websites and annual reports. However, for many families with children who have disabilities, inclusion is a promise in writing not a reality on the ground. It exposes the contradiction...
Motherhood had never meant labels to Ruchi Verma Rajan – motherhood meant knowing her child beyond the world. Her biggest concern when her son Shaurya was diagnosed with autism at 3 and a half years was simple yet devastating — “will my child ever be able to live independently?” This was not merely a journey of acceptance — it was a crusade of love, education, and commitment to...
Back in the day, different was something a lot of people attempted to conceal. Society trained us to be warriors for the status quo — in classrooms, at work, and even on television; it rewarded those who blended in over those who stood out. But some of the most powerful people in history did not gain their power by thinking like everyone else, but by leveraging how they could think. And one of...
In the year 2021, I was introduced to the word Autism — a six-letter word that changed the way I see life. In that moment, everything changed: my perspective, my planning, my predictions, and my purpose. But that word also gave me something I never thought I had within me — power. The power to make things right, the power to control situations, the power to react in a more focused way, and the...
I am Nivedita, a journalist with nearly two decades of experience covering health, entertainment, fashion, and films. After working with media organizations such as IANS, HT, Network18, and Outlook, I created All About Inclusive—a platform focused on empathy, acceptance, and appreciation, as I strongly believe these voices make the world better.
All About Inclusive celebrates the inspiring journeys of individuals who have overcome challenges to succeed. Whether you are neurodivergent, a parent, a doctor, a therapist, or an advocate, this platform honours your story with sincerity, respect, and wholehearted recognition.
