Special Olympics Kenya hosted a Transformative health Forum in Nairobi county. The Forum was held in collaboration with the Lions Club International. It was held as a step towards adults with disabilities and parents of children with intellectual disabilities at KISE.
KISE, Kenya Institue of Special Education, is a unique institute providing education and facilities for disabled communities through its services and programmes.
The Transformative Health Forum was launched to sensitize and empower families on various aspects of special needs and compassionate care for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) at the KISE.
The Forum was also launched to make necessary transformations to facilitate these special community children and their families. It is designed to encourage them through establishing transformations in the education system and its infrastructure.
The Forum was led by several delegations from the host Organisation, Special Olympics Kenya and officials from the Kenya Institute of Special Education.
The Officers from KISE, led by the Assessment Coordinator, Madam Elizabeth Kimani, provided invaluable insights into assessment services, therapy services, and educational offerings available at KISE.
The Sports Director of Special Olympics Kenya, Vincent Mungai and Madam Rhodah Kitanny, the National Family Coordinator, were also present at the Event.
Reportedly, the host Organisation, Special Olympics Kenya, is a Non-Governmental Organisation that offers year-round sports training and competitions for children across Kenya.
The Organisation has taken many necessary initiatives in the past to bring a change in the community and encourage children’s growth for the nation’s sustainability.
Recently, Special Olympics Kenya conducted a Healthy Athletes Screening at Kitale School, Trans-Nzoia County. During the Event, they highlighted five health disciplines, including Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Health Promotion, MedFest, and Special Smiles, which were offered.
More than 200 athletes benefited from the screening. The organization has claimed that it is a privilege and an honour for them to be at the forefront of ensuring that people living with intellectual disabilities get the health services that they deserve.