About us
Every skill learned with care.
Every person seen.
We build bridges between potential and opportunity by focusing on teaching young autistic individuals the skills that matter, employment that respects dignity, and daily supports that foster real participation. Our work is rooted in evidence-based practices and shaped by what neurodivergent adults themselves need to thrive- not by what the world expects them to tolerate.
At Ura, employment is not an endpoint, it is part of a broader ecosystem of meaningful engagement, autonomy, and self-directed life skills. We believe that when the environment adapts to the individual, rather than forcing the individual to adapt to a rigid environment , everyone benefits.
Through our work, we aim to shift how society understands neurodivergence: not as a limitation, but as a different and brilliant way of being.
Meet The Team
Ura’s work is carried out by a small, dedicated team of trainers and facilitators who work closely with students on a daily basis. Each team member is trained to support diverse learning styles, communication needs, and sensory profiles, ensuring consistency, safety, and respect across all environments.Â
Our team brings together experience in: vocational training and task instruction, life and functional skill development, supported communication practices, behaviour support rooted in dignity and evidence. Rather than operating in rigid roles, the team works collaboratively,adapting supports as students grow and needs change.
Founder & Clinical Director
Antara Dey Chowdhury
BCaBA, LLB, Squadron Leader – Indian Air Force (retired)
Ura was founded by Antara Dey Chowdhury, a behaviour analyst, vocational practitioner, and autism parent, with over a decade of hands-on experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults.
Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, lived experience, and a firm belief that dignity, autonomy, and meaningful engagement must remain central to all support systems.
Antara’s focus lies in building environments where neurodivergent individuals can develop real skills, participate in purposeful work, and communicate in ways that feel authentic and respected.
​Ura reflects her commitment to long-term, ethical support, moving beyond short-term interventions toward sustainable models of vocational and life skill development.
Other Team Members
Vocational Trainer
Works with students on production tasks and workplace routines, focusing on accuracy, consistency, and independence.
Trainer & In-Home Support Facilitator
Supports students through centre-based and in-home programs, focusing on daily routines and skill generalisation.
Admin, Accounts & Training Support
Manages administrative and computer-based accountancy work, supports centre-based training.
Our Approach
Dignity
Every support system is built to respect autonomy, not just manage behaviour.
Evidence-based
Our practices are grounded in research and over a decade of hands-on experience.
Individualised
Environments adapt to the person, not the other way around.
Collaborative
Our team works together, adjusting support as students grow and needs change.
Our Mission
Many neurodivergent young adults carry strengths that the world needs: deep focus, methodical thinking, innovative problem-solving, and an unrivalled commitment to routine and quality. Yet across societies including India and globally,employment outcomes for neurodivergent adults remain profoundly inequitable.
In India, only a small fraction of neurodivergent adults are engaged in paid work, even though the law (such as the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act) recognises their right to employment and support. Most remain without structured work opportunities, not because they lack ability, but because workplaces and training systems were never designed to accommodate their way of thinking and learning (Dr. T. Srinivas Rajkumar (2025) Rajkumar, T. S. (2025, June 3).
International data reflects a similar gap: in the UK, for example, just around 30-34% of neurodivergent adults are in employment, compared with over half of all people with disabilities and most of the non-disabled workforce. Many others want to work but face inaccessible hiring practices, sensory challenges, lack of accommodations, and misunderstanding of their communication styles. (House of Commons Library. (2025)
This isn’t a marginal problem, it’s a systemic exclusion that cuts off pathways to independence, purpose, and contribution. It also obscures the fact that neurodivergent individuals often outperform expectations when given the right conditions and supports. (Adler, M. (Simons Foundation, 2024)
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Ura is sustained through individual and institutional support that values dignity, continuity, and meaningful work for autistic adults.
Our online donation gateway is currently being set up. If you would like to contribute or explore ways to support Ura, please share your details below. We will get back in touch with you shortly.
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