In 2003, Sonali Saini established Sol’s Arc in Mumbai with a mission to support children and young adults with special learning and psycho-social needs. Armed with a master’s degree in special education and inspired by her experience working in a school for children with special needs, Saini identified critical gaps in how education was conceptualized and delivered to children with disabilities. There was a lack of specialized learning materials, necessary adaptations, and teacher awareness. Despite the emphasis on inclusion in India’s education policy, implementation challenges persisted. Many children, especially in government schools, lacked the required support, resulting in dropouts and missed foundational skills. This was particularly true for children with cognitive and neuro-developmental disabilities, such as autism. Sol’s ARC initially adopted a center-based approach, serving 1,000 children through three centers in Mumbai and Pune, providing therapy and educational interventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n