Basma About US

MISSION

THE PURPOSE

JCDC is part of a National Referral / Resource rehabilitation / educational network that ensures continued support for children with special needs and their families

JCDC exists

• To transfer education / knowledge / expertise in rehabilitation / inclusive education to the environment of children with special needs.
• To train / educate / empower families of children with special needs.
• To contribute towards developing the national rehabilitation policy.
• To be the voice of / the address for children with special needs and their families.

VISION

THE DESIRED FUTURE

JCDC, as a National Referral / Resource Centre will, through commitment, dedication and innovation:

• Facilitate the empowerment and full inclusion of children with special needs / their families in the community.
• Advocate for children with special needs / their families, thus contributing towards the development of a comprehensive rehabilitation model and professional rehabilitation policy.

GOALS & STRATEGIES

To transfer education / knowledge / expertise in rehabilitation to the environment of the children with special needs by:

· Conducting workshops.

· Conducting professional studies.

· Conducting research.

· Installing HMIS and Video Conferencing system.

· Conducting professional twinning with local / international organizations.

To transfer education / knowledge / expertise in Inclusive Education to the environment of the children with special needs by:

· Conducting professional projects to enhance inclusion.

· Attending professional courses.

To train / educate / empower families of children with special needs in order to create equal partners in the rehabilitation process, and to initiate a network of empowered groups in the community by:

· Enhancing the "Mothers' / Families' Empowerment" program.

· Providing accessibility to an enriched resource inclusive educational setting.

· Training / educating patents / teachers and other professionals within the community.

To contribute towards developing a national rehabilitation Policy by:

· Participating in setting the national law for the disabled in Palestine.

· Participating actively as members of the CNCR.

· Coordinating and cooperating with the governmental and non-governmental sectors.

· Facilitating the employment of people with special needs.

To advocate for children with special needs and their families within their communities by:

· Being the voice for children with special needs / their families.

· Being the address for children with special needs / their families.