Children at Risk
It was a busy day at our office in Kyrgyzstan. Several families had come for consultations regarding adaptive equipment for their children with special needs. Some families had travelled several hours for the opportunity and had brought along all their children for the event, not only the ones getting the consultation.
When a toddler started racing up and down the office hallway with a walker, our staff assumed a little brother was just playing around. However, the child’s parents were delighted by his antics and asked a staff member if they could purchase a walker for their child. The staff hesitated and finally answered that we only sell our equipment to children with special needs, not just for any children to play with. The mother quickly asserted that this child was 2 ½ years old and had never walked alone before!
Of course the child got the walker and an incredible impact was made.
Thanksgiving Fall Party
A Fall party was a great opportunity to show guests just how much the children are learning.
What a Difference a Chair Can Make!
Adaptive equipment can make a big difference in a child’s life!
Positive Pressure
Kamil realized he possessed leadership skills and that he had not been leading in a good way. He resolved to stop pressuring other students to do the wrong things and to try to lead in doing good things.
Quarantine Education – A COVID-19 Story
When nationwide shut-down for Covid-19 hit Kyrgyzstan, Nurgul knew she had to find something for the special education teachers she leads to do. So she turned the work furlough into a massive training time.
Attention Matters
Soon Rahim began to speak those words. And it was like something opened up inside him. He began to respond to comments and requests from others.
Walking in Kara Suu
Problems with her birth left her unable to walk normally, so she has spent most of her life sitting and watching the world go by.
Rich In Education
One of our desires is to help families care for their children with disabilities, and we are so glad to see the growth in Rich!
Extra Special Education
Samuel* entered the world with cerebral palsy. When he was about 12 years old, his family sent him to stay at the state institution for children with disabilities.
Not Just Playing Around
It was a busy day at our office in Kyrgyzstan. Several families had come for consultations regarding adaptive equipment for their children with special needs. Some families had travelled several hours for the opportunity and had brought along all their children for the event,
Professional guests
A doctor, nurse, physical therapist, speech therapist and a special needs teacher, all on one dream team.
Supplying Needs
Anna was a good, experienced teacher. But when our education project director, Daisy* approached her to offer work teaching children with disabilities in Belovodski children’s home,
Visit to Lovely Soul
This four-year-old’s name literally means “Lovely Soul.” When she grins, you can see that it’s a good fit.
Therapeutic Friendship
She encouraged the younger girl to keep trying with the horse. Lisa received the encouragement, and her perseverance paid off.
New Ideas for Special Children
Julia has new energy now in her especially important work!