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SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORKNational Association Networking for the Special Needs of the
IndividualTEL: +264 61 224561 / FAX: +264 61 228255
email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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