Tag: young adults with intellectual disabilities
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Satya Special School: the NGO for disabled children and young people
THE founder of an NGO for disabled children witnessed a heart-wrenching incident in 2003 that would change her life forever. While working as a psychologist, she discovered that a young girl with Down’s Syndrome had repeatedly missed her appointments. What she uncovered was a shocking case of neglect and abuse – the girl was locked…
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‘The intellectually challenged are inherently capable’
INDIA is home to over 31 million individuals with disabilities – among them the intellectually challenged – and, according to some estimates, over 60% of them will not find work or become financially independent. Since 2011, Mumbai-based Mann – Center for Individuals with Special Needs has been trying to change just that. The organisation believes…