SAATHI
South Asians Accessing Transition and Higher Education Inclusion
SAATHI (South Asians Accessing Transition and Higher Education Inclusion) is an educational training program developed as a support system for parents to gain insider knowledge of the opportunities available for their children with disabilities as they leave high school.
In Hindi, saathi also means "companion" or "support system." Dr. Sehrish Shikarpurya, Ph.D. developed the name to provide “SAATHI” for South Asian parents and caregivers with children with disabilities.
SAATHI Introductory Video
Parent Feedback
Feedback/ testimonials from parents who have completed the training and found it beneficial for the preparation of their child's transition to adulthood.
"I learned a lot from this training. I feel extremely happy, that I will plan my son's future with confidence and take advantage of all the services available for his future, which I didn't knew earlier."
"Each session was truly an eye opener for me. It highlighted the importance of planning ahead for our child and for us. I will definitely reach out to Bryan and avail of his services. "
"Loved everything starting from providing resources, educational learning opportunities, sharing personal moments, and the feeling of having another small community truly felt great."
" Really great content. A very respectful and comforting style of conducting the session. Attendees did not feel awkward, moreover felt at ease with discussing issues that they were dealing with in a open manner.
