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.