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The Special Needs Children Podcast - with Chitra IyerAuthor: MFA
Welcome! Listen to Chitra Iyer, (a special needs parent herself) give solutions to families in similar situations, to live financially happier lives and secure their child's future. Being a Trustee at Forum for Autism and the CEO at MFA she has been guiding 100s of special needs families with respect to finances, legal requirements so much more. This Podcast will help answer many 'How do I..." questions. Subscribe Now and you will not miss any of the new episodes published fortnightly! Stay tuned! Help is just a call away: Phone number- 91 98337 85892 Email ID- teammfa@myfinad.in Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 81: Chitra in talks with Anita Kumbhani on Purposeful Adulthood at The Anchorage
Episode 81
Saturday, 20 December, 2025
As part of the Vocational Training Interview Series on The Special Needs Children Podcast, Chitra Iyer is in conversation with Anita Kumbhani from The Anchorage.Founded in 1988, The Anchorage is one of Mumbai’s earliest organisations supporting adults with special needs, started by parents who were thinking deeply about life after the school years.For over three decades, Anchorage has focused on what truly matters in adulthood: meaningful work, daily structure and dignity. Through job work from nearby industrial units and close partnership with families, adults are supported to build confidence, purpose and a strong sense of belonging.This episode offers a warm, thoughtful look at vocational training and what supported adulthood can truly look like.













