Lakshya Chandna & Divya Chandna – Founders | Radhka Foundation For Assisted Living

Interviewed by The Success Today – A Digital Webzine

Could you tell us about yourself and your work?
Hi, I am Lakshya Chandna, me & my sister Divya Chandna running a RADHKA FOUNDATION for ASSISTED LIVING, (HOSTEL) for a differently abled individuals at Manesar HARYANA,
My sister has a daughter name Radhka, who is differently abled, She is the only motivation for us starting this venture, on the day of RADHKA’s Birthday 7th July 2019, RFAL FOUNDATION to serve the special community and provide every single requirement for special needs under one roof, so we had decided to open a home for special individuals.
Right now we are accommodating 56 students 5yrs to 35+yrs,
Here we are providing the following services:-
Activities for Daily living,
Sports,
Academics,
Vocational
Pre-vocational
Speech Therapy,
Occupation Therapy, etc
We are a perfect amalgamation of occupations all therapy, speech therapy, special education, pre-vocational and vocational training, sports, recognition and development of cognitive and communication skills, professionals to support a plethora of activities and the best mentorship and torchbearers to hoist our remedial programs meant for helping and building future of special children. We not only make them self-sufficient but prepare them for self-advocacy, hence making them completely self-dependent.
We have initiated & launched RGV a home society just opposite of RADHKA FOUNDATION ASSISTED LIVING, where parents can buy homes like Villas Flats & can stay life long. Right now we have started a small shop for the kids to learn shopping & shop handling activities, it is an opportunity and platform for our students to work & earning.

How you and your service is helping society?
I & my RADHKA FOUNDATION for ASSISTED LIVING is the foundation which is involved in carrying out a wide range of activities for the benefit of Differently Abled people and society at large by giving them employment. We are working independently, without any financial aid from the government although we are working in close coordination with government agencies for executing their medical & providing other support.
RFAL takes up and executes projects to promote the welfare of the SPECIAL community we work with. We work to address various concerns and issues prevailing within society as we are spreading awareness in society. We are not-for-profit bodies which means we do not have any commercial interest.
RADHKA FOUNDATION FOR ASSISTED LIVING is composed of experts with years of experience in executing social & child welfare activities. Before rolling out a project, a detailed analysis of the situation is done and possible solutions are contemplated. Collaboration with civic agencies and other government agencies (at district, state and even national levels at times) is done to carry out the work.
RFAL is not only going on the ground to address these issues, but they also undertake massive campaigning activities like-: RAAHGIRI to generate awareness on these issues. In today’s time, RFAL is efficiently leveraging the power of social media to disseminate information about their work and reach more and more people.

What is the USP of your work?
RADHKA FOUNDATION for ASSISTED LIVING USP is LOVE, CARE, RESPECT one on one attention caring, autism-friendly staff.
We are a perfect amalgamation of occupations all therapy, speech therapy, special education, pre-vocational and vocational training, sports, recognition and development of cognitive and communication skills, professionals to support a plethora of activities and the best mentorship and torchbearers to hoist our remedial programs meant for helping and building future of special children. We not only make them self-sufficient but prepare them for self-advocacy, hence making them completely self-dependent.
Radhka Foundation for Special Needs offers Residential facilities to persons with special needs. Our goal entails building a lifelong residential facility by building a strong community through superior services providing organic living for PWD.
RFAL works on child-centric goals, It is about success in real life, discovering the child’s innate talents, excitement in learning new things, being a good human being and contributing citizen. As & we provide full-time special needs support for all students in the school, through accommodations, modifications, and remediations.
Kids often learn and interact with peers without special needs.
Offers specialized support.
Offers alternative learning environments.
Teachers are likely trained in special education.
Less risk of stigma.
Less expensive.

What are your Vision and Mission?
Radhika Foundation’s vision & mission establish a home for a Special school/hostel to provide each facility under one roof, all Differently Abled people will live & enjoy other life as others enjoy, they should not leave behind or locked in a room. Opening a hostel like RFAL ACROSS INDIA spreads awareness about autism and how society can be friendly with them.
We believe in remedial can be done whilst connecting the human mind with natural surroundings.RFAL is a HOSTEL for differently-abled children. who have special needs due to developmental disabilities? Our mission is to nurture and provide love, care, and educational help to all children with impairments, as well as therapeutic interventions. Every member of our team shares the vision and objective of empowering children to reach their full potential. Our organization’s core values are transparency, trust, and learning. We are a perfect amalgamation of occupations all therapy, speech therapy, special education, pre-vocational and vocational training, sports, recognition and development of cognitive and communication skills, professionals to support a plethora of activities and the best mentorship and torchbearers to hoist our remedial programs meant for helping and building future of special children. We not only make them self-sufficient but prepare them for self-advocacy, hence making them completely self-dependent.

What are your achievements in this industry?
So many achievements we would to loved to share with you, as we are the first biggest assisted living, place in North India combatting & serving special needs, we started with 1 of my niece in 2019 & today 2023 we have accommodated 56+ differently-abled individuals in our campus.
Our differently-abled athletes bagged many sports medals in SPECIAL SPORTS EVENTS, They are ready to perform on the stage across the world, recently they have performed in the famous market GALLERIA to spread awareness.

Does your work ever feel tedious to you? If so, how do you stay driven and motivated toward it?
We have never faced or felt this kind of job as tedious, as seeing the smiling face of a differently abled person boosts up our energy, and happy tears of parents/guardians, those who were assuming they can’t perform or can’t do anything. Now their heart is melting & happy tears come out of their eyes. The confidence of differently in society, performing in front of a crowd that’s our achievement.

What are your hobbies and specific interests other than your profession?
My hobbies are Gyming I am a witness freak, To play DJ, Shopping, spending time with my pets, and watching latest movies.

You have achieved so much in life, any specific advice you’d like to share with our readers to grow in life?
Well! Still, I am learning by practicing with differently abled how to make keep them safe and provide them with happier moments.
I would say, be honest with your job, have patience, spread a smile as much as you, and respect each person whether a normal or differently abled individual person.

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