Empowering children with special needs through inclusive education, therapy, and community support.
Program Overview
The Children with Special Needs Program is an extension of our Children Advocacy Resilient Program. It is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and nurturing children with physical, cognitive, developmental, or emotional challenges in Soweto and surrounding areas.
- Inclusive Education Support
- Speech & Occupational Therapy Referrals
- Parental Support Groups
- Community Sensitization & Disability Rights Awareness
- Assistive Tools and Devices Access
Objectives
- Promote Inclusion: Integrate children with special needs into mainstream and special education systems.
- Raise Awareness: Break societal stigma through community engagement.
- Build Capacity: Train caregivers, teachers, and volunteers on special needs support.
- Early Intervention: Identify and assist children with developmental delays early.
Program Activities
- Weekly therapy sessions in partnership with specialists.
- Inclusive play days and creative expression workshops.
- Home visits for individualized learning plans.
- School placement support for children with disabilities.