Archive · 4 Oct 2026
We CAN Marks 25 Years of Autism Support Services
We CAN is an organisation that supports people with autism and their families.
It celebrated 25 years of work in Chennai.
Dr Gita Sankaran started the organisation in 2001.
We CAN provides diagnostic support and early intervention.
It also offers counselling and training for parents.
Other services include individualised help and programs for life and independent-living skills.
K. Annamalai attended the celebration as chief guest.
He met children, young adults and their families.
Sankaran said the organisation wants to help people learn, become more independent and live fulfilling lives.
We CAN celebrated its 25th anniversary in Chennai.
The organisation was founded in 2001 by Dr Gita Sankaran.
Former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai attended as chief guest.
We CAN offers diagnostic support, early intervention, parent counselling and training, and individualised intervention.
Its programs also include life and independent-living skills; Sankaran said the organisation remains committed to recognising each individual’s potential.
- Who
- We CAN, founded by Dr Gita Sankaran; former BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai attended the anniversary event.
- What
- We CAN celebrated its 25th anniversary and highlighted its autism support services.
- When
- The organisation was founded in 2001; the article does not specify the anniversary event’s date.
- Where
- Chennai, India.
- Why
- To mark 25 years of autism support services and reaffirm the organisation’s commitment to learning, independence and fulfilling lives.
- Organisation
- We CAN
- Anniversary
- 25 years
- Founded
- 2001
- Founder
- Dr Gita Sankaran
- Event location
- Chennai
- Chief guest
- K. Annamalai, former BJP Tamil Nadu president
- Services
- Diagnostic support, early intervention, parent counselling and training, individualised intervention, and life and independent-living skills programs