Driving Force behind SDF :

The inspiration behind SDF stems from the personal journey of Uday and his wife, who dedicated 34 years to caring for their son, Siddh. Siddh, with Cerebral Palsy and over 90% disabilities, never walked or talked and required constant care, including being in diapers throughout his life.

Despite these challenges, Uday often reflects on the profound impact of Siddh’s presence. As he fondly shares, “It was Siddh’s smile that gave us the strength to care for him.”

Lesson learned from Siddh’s life – Need for early intervention

As Uday reflects, “During our time in the USA, we were unable to reverse Siddh’s brain damage. However, by providing regular physiotherapy during the crucial first six years of his life, we managed to mitigate the severity of his spasticity which made a significant difference, considering the extent of his disabilities.”

Building on his personal experience, Uday and his team at SDF are working in the Health and Education domains.

Health :

Project "Vatsalya", meaning "Mother’s love for the baby," focuses on improving maternal health to ensure healthier beginnings for newborns. It is implemented in collaboration with the Public Health Department (Government of Maharashtra) and UNICEF. Project "Healthy Baby", in collaboration with KEM Hospital, Pune, focuses on early intervention in a child’s growth, aiming to promote holistic development.

Education :

Projects “Knowledge Vision” and “Talking Map” for “MutiMand” and "Visually Impaired" children uses assistive technology so that these children can learn independently on their own.