NATHAN'S HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION
Background
Nathan’s Helping Hands Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the parents of a child with a disability to assists families of children with disabilities in Jamaican through training, advocacy, referral to community resources, information and other special services.
Mission Statement
The mission of Nathan’s Helping Hands Foundation is to empower and support families, professionals and community caring for children with disabilities in Jamaica, and to minister Gods love to them in practical ways.
Vision Statement
Our vision is that all Jamaican parents of children with disabilities will have universal access to information, training, support and advocacy skills to ensure their children achieve their fullest potential, while leading the community on the rights of all children.
Values
The values of the Nathan’s Helping Hands Foundation of Jamaica is based in Christian heritage, is committed to love, excellent services, innovation, diversity, creativity, honesty and integrity as we seek to enrich the lives of children (and their families) living with disabilities in Jamaica.
Schedule of Workshop for 2009
January 2009
Nanny 101: General Child Care & Caring for the Special Needs Child at home
January 10, 2009
Child Care First-Aid and CPR Certification
January 16 & 17, 2009
Caring for the Child with Disability at Home and at School Cerebral palsy, ADHD & Down Syndrome
January 31, 2009
February 2009
Understanding Children's Learning Styles: Covering the Bases for All Children
February 7, 2009
Professional Development Workshop
All Villages Matter: Inclusion Training Workshop
Presenter: Senta Greene Full Circle, California
February 19-21, 2009
March 2009
Parent Support Workshop: Parenting the child with exceptional needs.
March 7, 2009
April 2009
1st Annual Jamaican Special Needs Children Expo
April 11 & 12, 2009
May 2009
Professional Development Workshop
Positioning Children with Disabilities to Succeed in School: Developing the Individualize Education Plan (IEP).
May 21-23, 2009
Who Can attend?
School Administrators, Principals/Vice Principals, Early Childhood Teachers (3-12 years old), Guidance Counselors, Occupational therapist, Speech Therapist, Physical therapist, parents, families and caregivers
Reservations are limited and available on a first-come, first-paid basis.