Case Story: Tanisha Vasave

Tanisha Vasave, a 13-year-old girl from Kothali village in Akkalkuwa block, lives with severe cerebral palsy. Bedridden and entirely dependent on her mother, she had no formal identification or access to systems meant to support children with disabilities.

In December 2023, the Karuna evam Shanti Vahini team visited Tanisha’s home and witnessed the extent of her challenges-painful mouth ulcers, chronic drooling, limited nutrition, and clothing needs, alongside her mother’s visible exhaustion. One of the first acts of care was a fresh set of clothes, bringing not just warmth, but a quiet return of dignity. A generous donor from Mumbai, deeply moved by Tanisha’s story, became a steadfast ally in her journey toward visibility and care. While working closely with the family, the team facilitated key documents—her birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and ration card inclusion, making Tanisha eligible for disability-linked welfare schemes.

Tanisha’s mother, once overwhelmed and isolated, shared in a moment of vulnerability: “Sometimes I feel like giving her away. But who will take her in this condition?” It was a quiet cry for support and the team responded with empathy and persistence. Through regular visits, emotional accompaniment, and follow-ups with the gram panchayat and health officials, they stood firmly with the family.

On 18th June 2025, with her Aadhaar, birth certificate, and ration card in place, the field team accompanied Tanisha for her clinical evaluation at the Civil Hospital, thereby advancing her disability certification process. This step brings her closer to formal recognition and access to disability-linked welfare benefits. Today, her identity is acknowledged, and the family looks ahead with renewed hope.