06/07/2026
On National Cancer Survivors Day, we are highlighting our own Shruti (SHROO-thee, they/them), who is Disability EmpowHer Network’s Communication and Development Coordinator. After surviving cancer as a child, Shruti has found community and a sense of self worth by building relationships with other disabled people.
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Slide 1- On a pink and orange background with yellow stars. Shruti, a disabled person wearing a traditional lehenga, smiles while holding floral decorated forearm crutches. In shades of pink, text reads “Meet Shruti”
Slide 2- On the same background. In text in shades of pink, it reads “When Shruti was just one year old, they were diagnosed with brain stem glioma, a type of brain cancer. Below is an image of a young Shruti with their family- mom Priya, dad Mike, and brother Rahul.
Slide 3- On the same background. In shades of pink, text reads “Shruti went through surgeries, chemo, pain management, and physical therapy. Because Shruti’s tumor was on their brain, treatment left them with an acquired disability similar to cerebral palsy.” Under this is a photo of a young Shruti hugging a young Rahul.
Slide 4- On the same background. In shades of pink, text reads “Shruti has been in remission for 25 years! Their advice is to find community with other disabled people- attending a camp and then coming back as a counselor really helped their mental health.” Under this is an image of a laughing adult Shruti sitting in a wheelchair next to their service dog in training, Clementine, a smiling yellow pup
