Self Advocacy – karishmakannan

Karishma as a Self-advocate

Karishma has been actively engaged in advocacy over the last 10 years. What started off as participating in theater arts and public appearances to felicitate celebrities representing NGO’s has grown into actively contributing to the welfare of the community and promoting an inclusive society.

Through her art, theater, public appearances and charity initiatives, she has advocated the philosophy of “Believe in yourself” and the spirit of “No one should be left behind”.

Karishma represented an NGO in Chennai, Shakthi Foundation to facilitate The Indian Cricket Team during their visit to Chennai

Karishma represented an NGO in Chennai, Shakthi Foundation to facilitate Mandolin maestro U Srinivas and his team

Felicitating celebrities representing an NGO in Chennai

Being recognized as a self-advocate @ India International Down Syndrome Congress 2018

Working at a coffee shop in Vietnam with other Down Syndrome children

Yoga Training for special educators in Vietnam

Launch of coffee table book for Covai Care – Her art work is the front page

Supporting social responsibility activities in Vietnam thru funds from her auction of paintings

Being a Chief-guest at a pre-school in Coimbatore

Celebrating World Down Syndrome (WDS) day @ Pizza hut

Being awarded the World Down Syndrome Day Award by Down Syndrome International – in 2014

Promoting Yoga for all with J-Yoga of japan in Bangalore

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