Oman's Special Education

I have been on vacation in Oman for the past several days. While here I noticed they have "Oman Association for the Disabled" so I decided to look further into their special education system. 

There is an estimated 60,000 people in Oman with special needs. Most of those mentioned are deaf and blind. 

The following article is about Inclusive education in Oman. The outlook and perception of inclusion education in Oman seems to be similar to that of Saudi Arabia.  

Read this article for better information regarding inclusion in Oman. 

http://sinche.uom.gr/sites/default/files/inclusion_disabled_highereducationoman.pdf

Helping Hands Educational Program's FREE Teacher Seminar

Helping Hands Educational Program is now offering a Free-of-cost teacher training seminar to schools in Jeddah KSA. This seminar covers topics pertaining to special education and children with special needs throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The free seminar should be approved by school administration and personnel. 

The free seminar will be held between the dates of August 24- August 29, 2013. For those interested, leave your email address and other contact information here and Helping Hands Educational Program will contact you to confirm a date and a time. 

Please note: this seminar is only offered to schools. This is not offered to individuals or on an individual basis. In order for us carry through with the seminar we must have  permission from the schools director or coordinators. Without permission we will not be able to hold the training in the school.

There will be a training in the near future for individuals who would like receive training in the field of special education. Though this training will be paid. 

For more information or questions about our trainings or seminars, please email us at: helpinghandsep@gmail.com or call us at: 054 042 4132

Pay Close Attention to Your Child's Needs

There are many parents who seem to pass of their child's sicknesses or issues as something else, that may be more mild.


This young girl in the following article was the product of such as thing. Her parents believed she was suffering from one illness when she was actually suffering from another. Its very important for us to help our children the best way we can and be attentive to their needs. You, as the parent know your child best, therefore when you sense there is a problem, don't rule anything out.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2238564/11-year-old-Abigail-Lightbown-dies-brain-tumour-parents-mistook-symptoms-eating-disorder.html

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Please do all that you can to create an awareness about Down Syndrome.

Below is a video that brings a reality to us about death, death of parents who have children with special needs. In the video this family is faced with the reality that one day the parents may die and the thought of what their child's future may hold is....a reality.