CARE, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND ATTENTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES
Join our program and be part of the positive change in the lives of these children and youth. Your dedication, care, and support will make a lasting difference in their development and well-being. Together, we will build an inclusive future full of opportunities for all
Area: Special Education
Whom we help:
- Children and adults with different types of disabilities: intellectual, physical, auditory, visual.
Objective:
- Provide comprehensive support and attention to children and adolescents with special educational needs, particularly those with intellectual and/or sensory disabilities. We focus on the development of their cognitive, motor, social, and emotional skills, with the aim of promoting their full integration into society.
Description: We focus on developing cognitive, motor, social, and emotional skills, providing a safe and supportive environment where children and adolescents can fully develop. Additionally, we work in collaboration with families, offering guidance and counseling to promote active participation and continuous support at home. The well-being of children is one of society’s most important responsibilities, but the poor economic conditions in Peru, along with hunger, malnutrition, unemployment, and the lack of good medical care, have resulted in a high level of disabilities affecting children and their families. We are committed to promoting their development, inclusion, and well-being in an environment of love and respect.
The Expand Peru volunteer program promotes various activities that enhance the quality of care and special education services that children with disabilities need, thereby improving their quality of life and social integration.
Volunteer Activities:
- Assistance in therapies: Collaborate with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or speech and language therapists, providing support during therapeutic sessions and helping implement exercises or activities.
- Participation in recreational activities: Organize games, crafts, artistic or musical activities adapted to the abilities and needs of the children, encouraging their participation and enjoyment.
- Companionship and personal care: Assist in the daily tasks of the children, such as feeding, personal hygiene, dressing, and support in their mobility.
- Sensory stimulation: Collaborate in creating enriching sensory environments, using materials and activities that stimulate the senses of children, such as lights, sounds, textures, and aromas.
- Support in activities of daily living: Teach and practice daily living skills, such as independent feeding and dressing, according to the individual capacities of the children.
- Social interaction: Participate in group games and activities that promote interaction and socialization among children, fostering friendship and the development of social skills.
- Accompaniment on outings and excursions: Participate in scheduled outings and excursions, providing support and supervision.
