Hatton Educational Zone Special Needs Unit Needs

Beneficiary
Project Date
2025-11-07
Type of Assistance
Education and Capacity Building - Courses and Workshops Support
Description

During our recent meeting with special needs teachers in the Hatton Educational Zone, we discussed the current challenges they face and the essential resources required to enhance the quality of education and care provided to children with disabilities.

To address these needs, this month’s project will focus on supporting 20 Special Needs Units within the Hatton Educational Zone by strengthening their capacity in occupational therapy, parent counselling, sensory development, and related areas.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between LetUsHelpNow Foundation and the Hatton Educational Zone.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this project are to:

  1. Improve access to therapy and support services for children with special needs.

  2. Enhance teachers’ skills and resources to provide inclusive and effective education.

  3. Promote early detection and intervention for children with visual and hearing impairments.

  4. Empower parents and caregivers through counselling and awareness programs.

Identified Needs

There are approximately 150 school-going children enrolled in Special Education Units across the Hatton Educational Zone. Based on discussions with teachers and coordinators, the following areas require financial and technical support:

  1. Vision Screening and Spectacles

    • Conduct vision screening for students with visual impairments.

  2. Hearing Assessments and Hearing Aids

    • Conduct hearing tests for students with hearing impairments.

  3. Physiotherapy Support

    • Engage physiotherapy and occupational therapy professionals to provide training and therapy sessions for students with autism, cerebral palsy, and other physical challenges.

  4. Teacher and Student Training Program

    • Organize a two-day training and awareness workshop for teachers and students, including refreshments and materials.

  5. Brail and Sign Language Teacher Training

    • Provide specialized training for teachers in Braille and Sign Language to better support children with visual and hearing impairments.

Budget
Rs 800,000.00
Project Status
In Progress