400 children with disabilities given support
More than 400 children with disabilities under the age of 18 were supported in getting access to education, health services, development, and well-being through inclusive approaches under a project funded by Chevron Bangladesh and implemented by Save the Children.
The initiative "Integrated Support for Children with Disabilities (ISCwD) Project" started in March 2022 in order to support children with disabilities and their parents to get access to basic services like health, education, and development provided by mainstream service providers, according to a press release issued in this regard.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The project screened 219 children by technical professionals and provided customised assistive devices to 155 children.
It also improved accessibility of 25 educational institutions by installing disabled-friendly toilets, connecting roads, ramps, etc. including library set up at 14 schools and distributing 1000 magic bags (age-based educational materials) to 20 government primary schools and children.
"The impactful intervention was introducing inclusive games among children with and without disabilities in order to enhance confidence of children with disabilities. 200 teachers and SMC members oriented on inclusive education to ensure safe and accessible learning spaces for all children," said the release.
The press release said a total of 190 children received home-based basic learning support and 62 were enrolled in formal schools.
A total of 174 Children aged 16-18 or their family members received skill-based training and 47 received business development support.
The closing event of the ISCwD project was held at Lakeshore hotel yesterday.
Eric M Walker, President and Managing Director of Chevron Bangladesh attended as the Chief guest of the event while Zamira Kanapyanova, general manager, corporate affairs, Eurasia Pacific, Chevron; Muhammad Imrul Kabir, corporate affairs director, Chevron Bangladesh; and Ms Arathi Vinod, dducation director, Save the Children attended as special guests.