Support for Families
Families caring for children with developmental disabilities as a result of Zika or other causes can find resources... [placeholder text introducing Ubuntu] including:
- countries where research has been implemented
- live research projects
- countries involved
Videos in portuguese with English Subtitles
- Stakeholders
- Seizures
- Positioning and Carrying Our Children
- Health Appointments
- Our Rights
- Using Equipment in Daily Life
- Communication
- Playing Together
- Play and Recreation
- Brushing Teeth
- Future Possibilities
Videos are also available with portuguese sign language and spanish subtitles
Research Publications
Ubuntu has published reports, journal articles, conference poster presentations and other materials based on their research that are a result of close collaboration with caregiver groups.
[List papers and links]
Get Involved
If you are a parent of carer and would like to join an Ubuntu programme to:
- meet other carers of children with disabilites
- Share ideas, questions, concerns and experiences of caring for your child, and yourself
- Learn about wellness, child development, health, education and your rights
- Talk about your experiences and how you are feeling
- Practice with the help of trained facilitators
- Discover how to create an effective support community
Please email:
so far, Ubuntu programmes have taken place in Bangledesh, Brazil, colombia, Ghana, Rwanda and Uganda.
If you are a facilitator working with families resources can be accessed by becoming a member of Ubuntu
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