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Preparations begin for
Recreational Day for Disabled Youth
9 December 2005
A new Youth Visioning project
has recently been established in Mauritius. Often,
disabled young people do not feel included in
society. Led by Qadir Mahamoodally, the activities
planned as part of this project seek to bring
together a diverse group of young people to help
integrate disabled youth into society in a
festive environment.
Partners involved in this
initiative include youth organizations and the
Ministry of Youth and Sports. They plan to hold
a day of recreational games and activities, coinciding
with Christmas celebrations, for a minimum of
100 youths, especially including disabled youths.
Also involved is the Association
of Parents of Mal-adjusted Children of the Island
of Mauritius (APEIM)*,
a national organization of parents which is working,
among other things, for the integration of handicapped
children into regular schools.
The project team is currently
finalizing the site for the Recreational Day,
dancing groups for the cultural shows and the
purchases of prizes and Christmas gifts for the
participants.
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on the Recreational Day for Disabled Youth project
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Association de Parents d'Enfants Inadaptés
de l'Ile Maurice
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