SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK National Association Networking for the Special Needs of the Individual TEL: / FAX: BROCK STR PO BOX WINDHOEK NAMIBIA 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 1Renovation of Old School House; 2Project development; 3Services through the life span; 4Adult services; 5Autism Spectrum Disorders; 6Alternative and Augmentative comm; 7Library & Resources, Networking; 8Training for families et al; 9Support 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$ = U$

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$ = U$

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$ = U$

Adult services Adult services & job coaching. Project plan: Workshop co-ordinator Workshop assistants Resources for woodwork, gardening, kitchen, leisure skills. Annual funds required: N$ = U$

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$ = U$

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$ = U$

Library & Resources Library, resources, newsletter & networking. Project plan: Online subscriptions Books Newsletter Support for parents & professionals. Annual funds required: N$ = 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$ = U$

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$ = U$

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$ = U$

SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK National Association Networking for the Special Needs of the Individual TEL: / FAX: BROCK STR PO BOX WINDHOEK NAMIBIA THANK YOU! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND DETAILS ON THESE PROJECTS OR OUR PLANNED ADULT LIVING OPTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS