Exploring seating options for children with disabilities
On 13th September, we hosted a one-hour webinar that focused on the importance of sitting properly. We talked about affordable seats you can easily find and ways to make them better for your posture. During the webinar, a physiotherapist gave a short talk about what...
PATH’s Ubuntu Programme: Empowering Mozambican Families
It is estimated that around 10% of children under 5 in Sub-Saharan Africa have some type of disability. In Mozambique, the main risk factors for poor development are poor uptake of antenatal care, low quality of obstetric care especially during complications, and high...
Unlocking opportunities for children with disabilities: a roadmap for inclusive communities
Children with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries face challenges in accessing education and opportunities for growth. Despite United Nations' goals for inclusive education, progress has been slow and planning often overlooks the unique needs of children...
Learning webinar series on 10th May: exploring feeding challenges for children with developmental disabilities
This will be an engaging one hour webinar exploring feeding challenges for children with developmental disabilities It will include a short presentation on USAIDs current work on nutrition and feeding resources for children with developmental disabilities. Followed by...
Strengthening global north-south collaborations in supporting caregivers of children with disabilities
‘You are welcome here’ was the most common phrase that I heard in Uganda whenever I met someone new. It was clear from the start that those working with children with disabilities in Uganda have a deep sense of warmth and empathy which emanates within the first few...
Learning Seminar: Engaging Fathers in child disability programmes
We held our first learning seminar of the year! You can view the recording here. Our next seminar is on 8th March, we look forward to you joining us.
Baby Ubuntu is now available to download
This programme offers support to infants from 0-2 years with neurodevelopmental impairment, and their families. Download our materials for a group participatory early intervention programme here
Launching Ubuntu and Baby Ubuntu
We're delighted to share how the next version of our parent group programmes have been updated! You can download the webinar slides here. Or watch the webinar on updating Getting to Know Cerebral Palsy here Our our complete webinar series can be downloaded here ...
Ubuntu: Launching version 2 of ‘getting to know cerebral palsy’
We have updated GTKCP to ‘Ubuntu – working together with families and children with developmental disabilities’. The manual includes information for caregivers of children with a range of developmental disabilities, including down syndrome, congenital zika syndrome,...
Handouts for parents and caregivers
Together with caregivers, group facilitators and programme coordinators, we have produced a resource for parents that is both a handout and a poster. Having a poster displayed at home is a great way to remind ourselves of what we're learning together. It can also be...
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