By Minsis Ramos | Assistant Director, Shoulder to Shoulder
The Inclusive Digital Access Project is a beacon of hope for all children, regardless of their special needs.
What would happen if all children had access to quality education regardless of their disabilities? While unique technology is available, what can we do for these children? Will they remain abandoned, with no hope of changing their fate? Of course not. Together, we can make a difference!
The department of Intibucá has a preliminary enrollment of 58,686 children, of whom 3,000 live with special needs. In some cases, these needs include mobility issues that make it difficult for them to go to school, as not all of them have wheelchairs or the roads are not appropriate for them to walk. Likewise, some children speak but don't hear, and vice versa. We believe that for these children, there is hope that they can exceptionally change lives.
We are delighted to announce that in collaboration with the Departmental of Education and our great donors, we have launched the 'Inclusive Digital Access' program. This program is structured to provide accessible technological tools, such as tablets with the Kolibri platform, to students with disabilities. These tools will facilitate their access to education, information, and digital communication. The program also includes training for teachers and parents on how to effectively use these tools to support the children's learning.
On March 14th, a day filled with joy and hope, we delivered the Inclusive Digital Access Project to the Departmental Education Directorate, bringing a new ray of hope to 52 families. The happiness and hope in the children, their parents, and teachers were palpable. It was a profound moment, knowing that from that day forward, these children's lives would be significantly different, thanks to the Inclusive Digital Access Project.
To our valued donors, thank you so much for investing in these children's future. Without your help, none of this would be possible!
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