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 Ummeed, meaning ‘hope’, is a non-profit organization set up with the objective of helping some of Mumbai’s most deserving – children with developmental disabilities. Ummeed strives to be an agent of change in order to help children with or at risk of developmental disabilities reach their potential and overcome barriers of inclusion. We achieve this through collaborative teams, by empowering families, and by building resources and participating in advocacy.
There are over 35 Million children in India with developmental disabilities and over 650,000 in Mumbai alone. The quantity of care for such children is very limited, and even when it exists, the quality is variable. It is in this context that Ummeed aspires to:
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Announcement - 'Child Development Aide' Training Program |
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Ummeed Child Development Center, one of India’s premier non-profit organizations, works with children who have developmental disabilities. In addition to providing direct services in assessment and therapy, Ummeed’s eminent team of child development specialists offers training in a range of disciplines.
One of its most innovative programs is the six-month certificate course for Child Development Aides (CDA).
Role of a CDA
CDAs are community workers who will work with children in various settings including anganwadis, orphanages, schools and CBR programs. By the end of the six month course, CDAs will be capable of:
• promoting normal child development
• educating the community about prevention of disability
• identifying children at risk for or having developmental disabilities
• carrying out simple interventions through structured play, educational activities and therapy to address the developmental needs of children
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Ummeed is a non-profit organization set up with the objective of helping children with developmental disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Learning Disability, Autism, and Attention Deficit Disorder.
We are Mumbai's only interdisciplinary resource for children with developmental disabilities. As an organization with close to 50 professionals, we offer a complete range of clinical services (from pediatric assessments to therapies), offer many interdisciplinary programs like our Early Intervention Center, and reach out to thousands of children through outreach programs in low-income schools and communities.
Please see 'Our Mission' to learn what's behind our unique philosophy and to find out more about what we do at Ummeed. |
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