Ecosystems of support for children with disabilities

ShonaquipSE is a social enterprise that supports families of children with disabilities through provision of rural appropriate and locally manufactured modular wheelchairs and 24 hour posture support devices for children. ShonaquipSE builds well-functioning ecosystems that effect systemic change and empowerment for social inclusion through capacity building, advocacy and services. The ecosystems aim to a) change perceptions of disabilities b) increase access & appropriateness of assistive technology (AT) delivered by confident & competent therapists c) increase the number of children participating in play & learning d) mobilize parents to monitor everyday barriers to policy delivery. Quality AT is available and supported by confident trained therapists, more children welcomed into supportive inclusive preschools, more parents informed and confident to make choices about their children's futures. ShonaquipSE has approximately 21000 direct beneficiaries per annum and is currently woking across South Africa and 5 neighbouring countries.

http://ShonaquipSE.org.za