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SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORKNational Association Networking for the Special Needs of the

IndividualTEL: +264 61 224561 / FAX: +264 61 228255

email: autnam@iway.na10 BROCK STRPO BOX 11606

WINDHOEKNAMIBIA

DEVELOPMENT:

DISABILITY SERVICES, RESOURCE CENTRE & NETWORK

BENEFICIARIES:

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

AREA: NAMIBIA

Aims & Objectives Network with parents and professionals; Function as support organisation; Facilitate tailored intervention

programmes; Assist in setting up relevant

programmes; Training of parents and professionals in:

disability, alternative communication and behaviour support;

Aims & Objectives – contd. Function as resource for specific needs,

ie: sibling support, alternative communication, etc;

Set up services as needed in Namibia; Set up intervention and life skills

centres; Raise awareness and lobby for rights of

persons with a disability; Build and maintain a resource data base

and share information.

PROJECTS 1 Renovation of Old School House; 2 Project development; 3 Services through the life span; 4 Adult services; 5 Autism Spectrum Disorders; 6 Alternative and Augmentative comm; 7 Library & Resources, Networking; 8 Training for families et al; 9 Support for Disabilities &

Organisations;

Renovation of Old School House

This will be used as our main base and training centre.

Project plan: Renovation Security fence Gardening project

Funds required:N$500 000 = U$ 65 000

Service and Project Development: Co-ordination and fundraising

Employment of development officer to run and co-ordinate projects and volunteers.

Project plan: Office equipment Salary for dev. officer Running costs

Annual funds required:N$500 000 = U$ 65 000

Early intervention, school & transition adolescent services

Home based intervention, class assistants, school/college support.

Project plan: Social worker & assistants Class aides Itinerant educators Training of the above

Annual funds required:N$750 000 = U$ 100 000

Adult services Adult services & job

coaching.

Project plan: Workshop co-ordinator Workshop assistants Resources for woodwork,

gardening, kitchen, leisure skills.

Annual funds required:N$1 000 000 = U$ 125 000

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Support groups for Asperger, Autism, parents and teachers.

Project plan: Training on ASD in

schools & community Setting up resources in

mainstream schools Class aide training &

support.

Annual funds required:N$420 000 = U$ 50 000

Alternative & Augmentative Communication

Training for AAC – resources for non-verbal children.

Project plan: Training in AAC use Procurement of

communication devices Procurement of relevant

programmes Training & Support for

users.

Annual funds required:N$75 000 = U$ 10 000

Library & Resources Library, resources,

newsletter & networking.

Project plan: Online subscriptions Books Newsletter Support for parents &

professionals.

Annual funds required:N$15 000 = U$ 2 000

Training Training for families,

school aides, teachers & professionals.

Project plan: Info seminars and

workshops On site visits and support Training from South Africa Training from abroad.

Annual funds required:N$150 000 = U$ 20 000

Support Support for disabilities,

organisations, schools, volunteers.

Project plan: Funding for volunteers Resources for spec

schools Funding for class aides Support for outreach

projects and training.

Annual funds required:N$500 000 = U$ 65 000

Adult living options Living options for adults

with special needs.

Project plan: Purchase of farm Building of infrastructure Job procurement Training Individual development.

Funds required:N$50 000 000 = U$ 6 250 000

SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORKNational Association Networking for the Special Needs of the

IndividualTEL: +264 61 224561 / FAX: +264 61 228255

email: autnam@iway.na10 BROCK STRPO BOX 11606

WINDHOEKNAMIBIA

THANK YOU!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DETAILS ON THESE PROJECTS OR OUR PLANNED ADULT LIVING OPTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS