Mirra

Mirra Making a new better space for everyone . . .

Mirra is a dream of creating an all inclusive space for children to go beyond disabilities, so that they may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy and education.

At Mirra, we believe that care is learned through doing — through small, everyday actions that gradually become a way of...
20/02/2026

At Mirra, we believe that care is learned through doing — through small, everyday actions that gradually become a way of life.

We are happy to share the launch of Joy of Sharing 2026 — Caring for the Environment , a year-long journey where our students, families and community will engage in simple, meaningful practices that nurture empathy, responsibility and connection with the world around us.

From caring for plants and reducing waste to mindful daily routines and community engagement, the focus is not on grand gestures but on building gentle habits that sustain over time.

This initiative reflects our belief that sustainable change begins with inclusive, experience-based learning rooted in everyday practice.

We look forward to learning, reflecting and growing together as a community — one small step at a time.

17/02/2026

Mirra Charitable Trust was honoured to be part of the workshop on The Joy of Service, hosted by The Madras Theosophical Federation, Adyar Lodge, in collaboration with Swabhimaan Trust.
The evening opened with a soulful invocation by students from Mirra and Swabhimaan, setting a thoughtful and reflective tone.

As part of the program, Ms. Saritha, Ms. Durga, and Ms. Supriya from Mirra led an immersive, metaphorical experience titled “Through Another Mind’s Eye. ”Participants were gently drawn into a simulation of cognitive and sensory overloading. The audience was fully engaged, gaining a glimpse of what overwhelm can feel like — and more importantly, understanding how simple, thoughtful accommodations can make the world more inclusive.

We are grateful to the fellow speakers for sharing their perspectives on service, belonging, dignity, and community, enriching the dialogue through diverse lenses.

The gathering reminded us that service becomes truly meaningful when it is rooted in listening, compassion, and a willingness to understand different lived experiences.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and continue conversations on inclusion.

17/02/2026

We are grateful to Prof. Sanjiv Mathur and the Liberal Arts Department at Christ University, Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus for inviting Mirra Charitable Trust to engage with their students on Social Entrepreneurship.

Our Director – Operations, Saritha Punji, led the session, explaining the concept of social entrepreneurship and sharing Mirra’s journey along with practical insights into how it works on the ground. Our Founder & Trustee Ms. Lakshmi Satish shared her insights during the session. Using Mirra as a case example, the session explored the structure, activities, and operations of an NGO, along with the expectations, responsibilities, and benefits of building a mission-driven organization.

It was a meaningful and interactive session, connecting classroom concepts with real-world impact. We truly enjoyed the thoughtful questions and enthusiasm of the students.
Thank you for the warm engagement and opportunity to share our work.

09/02/2026

On February 1, 2026, our vibrant Mirra community of students, parents, families, and friends came together for Kalakriti 2026. We celebrated the incredible talents of our students in a morning filled with creativity and joy.

Solo performances truly shone, featuring heartfelt music, graceful dance, and eloquent Thirukural recitations. Our students captivated the audience as they sang soulful melodies, played sweet melodies on the keyboard, recited verses, and danced with unwavering confidence.

Group highlights stole the show: a captivating Ramp Walk where students strutted boldly and waved to cheering crowds; Swarathma's fabulous ensemble music performance bursting with rhythm and harmony; and Yuva-Mirra theatre plays brought to life by eight students, blending movement, music, and storytelling.
Art exhibits and innovative digital art projects displayed our students' artistic visions. Student-parent food stalls delighted with homemade culinary delights, and jewelry and stationery stalls highlighted handmade crafts and entrepreneurial spirit.

Nothing topped the pure joy radiating from students' and parents' faces as they owned the stage, creating memories we'll cherish forever.

Heartfelt gratitude to our chief guests Mrs. Gayathri Venkatraghavan, Mr. Vidvaan Manoj Siva, and Guest of Honor Mr. Suresh Bethavandu. Thank you for dedicating your Sunday morning to encourage and celebrate our Mirra community.

05/02/2026

Mirra Digital Patashala, a digital practice ground for real-life skills, was launched by our guest of honour, Mr. Suresh Bethavandu during Kalakriti, Mirra’s annual cultural event.

In a world that is becoming digital by default, many neurodiverse individuals are expected to figure things out as they go — banking apps, ride bookings, online shopping — often without a safe space to learn, pause, or make mistakes.

Mirra Digital Patashala changes that. Built as a safe rehearsal space, the platform brings together 6 apps where learners can practice Everyday life skills , Digital banking, Online shopping, Ride-hailing experiences, Communication skills and an Activity Assistant. All without pressure, judgment, or real-world risk.

Mirra Digital Patashala offers a pressure-free environment where mistakes are okay, repetition is encouraged and learning happens at one’s own pace.

Rooted in Social and Emotional Learning, this is not about simplifying the world — it’s about helping individuals enter it with confidence, familiarity, and dignity.

Because inclusion is not about access alone. It’s about emotional safety.

31/01/2026

Here comes the Kalakriti teaser !!

Our Kalakriti rehearsal day early this week was buzzing! Ramp Walk, Group Dance, Drama recitals, Group Songs, and MC Script practice all happened with gutso.

Steps syncing, voices rising, stories coming alive...tomorrow is going to be momentous!!

Cheers galore ..Its Mirra's Kalakriti tomorrow !!


26/01/2026

It felt wonderful to be back together for the read-alouds after a long break!

The Seniors read the story Surki and Tirki, written by Madhuri Purandhare and translated by Anushka Ravishankar, published by Pratham Books. This book explored various sub themes under friendship such as growing-up together, dealing with jealousy, acceptance of new friends and more. Each member shared names of their friends that they could think about while reading the story. The theme ‘friendships’ while being the most popular and cherished theme, is also a complex one. Experiences of ‘friendships’ are often so layered and diverse, making sense of it is a continuous process. However, our members love books around this theme.

The Junior read the book ‘Car, Car Truck, Jeep’ written by Katrina Charman and Nick Sharrat. Our junior members at INJI love songs and sing-alongside. Moreover, books about vehicles are often so popular in the library. So this book worked was voted for by most of our juniors. Sung in the tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep, members enjoyed pointed to their favorite vehicles. We also resumed borrowing books and the session ended with singing a few other favorite songs of our Junior members!

We are happy to share with you the invitation to Kalakriti – The Stage , Mirra’s Annual Cultural Programme What makes Ka...
20/01/2026

We are happy to share with you the invitation to Kalakriti – The Stage , Mirra’s Annual Cultural Programme

What makes Kalakriti truly special is that it is built on choice, community and joy:
• Students and parents decide together on participation
• Parents take charge of training their wards
• Our MCs come from within our ecosystem – students, parents, interns and facilitators
• Our music and theatre programs, though purely therapeutic in intent, proudly showcase students’ abilities
• Started during COVID as a platform of hope and excitement, Kalakriti continues to carry that spirit
• The camaraderie among parents and children practising in each other’s homes is deeply inspiring

We would love for you to join us on Feb 1st and celebrate this beautiful journey with our children and families.

Kalakriti 2026 also includes the launch of Mirra's Digital Patashala with a mission to promote functional independence for neurodiverse individuals. Through six specialized applications, we break down complex life skills into simple, achievable steps - making learning accessible, engaging, and empowering.

RSVP to 9940077245 on or before 22nd Jan 2026 to help us plan the logistics.

19/01/2026

The Sensory Experience Exhibition (SEE) 2026 at Mirra Charitable Trust was an annual immersive event designed specifically for teachers and special educators to explore sensory integration beyond therapy sessions, with focus on "Sound, Sense, and Self – A Journey into Auditory Processing."

This teacher-targeted edition which had 43 teachers of various schools in Chennai city and held on January 10th Saturday immersed participants in hands-on stations demonstrating auditory challenges like sound localization, filtering noise, sequencing sounds, and linking them to executive functions such as attention and daily independence, drawing references to students in their classrooms

SEE highlighted how auditory processing affects all learners, not just those diagnosed, by simulating real-world scenarios like classroom noise overload or following multi-step instructions amid distractions. Teachers experienced the brain's role in detecting, localizing, and prioritizing sounds, drawing from real world examples to blending them in varied environments.

The Key Stations and activities were Sound Detection and Localization: Participants pinpoint sound sources in varied environments, revealing struggles in noisy classrooms.

Filtering and Figure-Ground: Isolate target sounds from background noise, mimicking playground or group activity chaos.

Sequencing for Executive Function: Follow sound sequences tied to routines like "get your social notes, bring art material tomorrow, showing links to independence.

A Story walk, which had multi-sensory elements to engage the learner.

At the end of the three hour experience, teachers recalled that their takeaways were to optimize classroom learning by understanding diverse learning styles and apply their learnings from the workshop to train better focus. They also felt confident to integrate multisensory strategies, like visual cues with verbal instructions, to support auditory weaknesses.

17/01/2026

Shakti in Practice: Learning Through Experience and Reflection

The final day of the Shakti – Leading Their Wards Toward Independent Living Chennai immersion came together through Mirra’s Sensory Experience Exhibition (SEE) 2026 – Sound, Sense and Self.

After a week of direct sessions, classroom observations and shared conversations, parents from the Phensem Parent Support Group, Bhutan, explored auditory processing through carefully designed, hands-on experiences. The exhibition brought the week’s learning into focus, helping parents better understand how sound shapes attention, regulation and everyday participation — and setting the stage for reflection and practice as the Shakti journey continues until the end of March.

Held as part of the Chennai visit, the 3-hour exhibition was joined by 14 additional parents who were part of an exposure programme. Together, the 26 parents engaged with the idea that supporting independence begins with understanding how a child experiences the world — especially how they hear, process, respond to and manage sound in everyday environments.

Through thoughtfully curated interactive stations such as Sound Detectives, Sound Spaces and Embodied Listening, parents were guided to:

• Understand auditory processing and its impact on learning and behaviour
• Recognise the role of sound in self-regulation and attention
• Explore practical ways to support daily living and learning independence
• Build confidence and self-esteem through meaningful, achievable adaptations

Each station offered relatable examples and simple strategies that parents could carry back into home and school routines, reinforcing the idea that small, intentional changes can make a significant difference.

As part of the ongoing Shakti course with Mirra Charitable Trust, this immersive exhibition served as a natural culmination of the week’s engagement — not as an endpoint, but as a pause to reflect, consolidate and look ahead. The learning from this experience will continue to be unpacked, discussed and applied by families as the course progresses over the coming months.
We are grateful for this shared learning across borders and for the trust families place in us as we continue to grow, learn and build inclusive pathways together.

12/01/2026

When understanding replaces fear, confidence follows.

Over two days of the Communication Module with Phensem parents, we witnessed a meaningful shift in how parents viewed their role in supporting communication.

Parents shared that they now feel confident and empowered to work with their wards themselves. Many spoke about how they had earlier considered travelling across the border for speech therapy, but were now clear that communication can be strengthened within everyday family routines, through simple, consistent interactions at home.

One parent shared, “I feel confident now that I can work on one-to-one communication with my child at home.”

As we explored communication beyond speech — through play, behaviour, social understanding and expression — parents reflected on their own expectations and responses. Another parent said, “Earlier I expected the ‘right’ answer. Now I want to sit back, observe and give my child time to think.”

Conversations around behaviour helped parents recognise how difficulties in communication can show up as anxiety or frustration, and how supplying the right language can make a difference. As one parent put it, “We were trying some strategies earlier, but this helped me understand how to work in a more structured way with my child.”

What stayed with us was the collective commitment parents made — to begin with one small, intentional change that would empower their child to communicate better, every day.

When parents feel supported, they feel capable. And that belief becomes the strongest foundation for communication to grow.

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