U&I Care

GIVING BACK TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

A LIFE OF DIGNITY THEY DESERVE.

THE DISABILITY STIGMA

Widespread stigma and a severe shortage of state-sponsored community-based services and support often result in families abandoning people with psychosocial or intellectual disabilities.

Children from severe and profound intellectual disability categories are abandoned by their families.

Women are vulnerable to abuse and have little say in what happens to them.

U&I CARE PROGRAM

U&I care invests in the special needs of at-risk men, women and children who have less access to a better living in our community and transform their lives by giving them the dignity and care they need.

U&I has employed educators, caregivers, cleaners, nurses, and physiotherapists for the differently-abled and at-risk individuals to ensure that the residents in the four government-run homes have access to proper hygiene and nutrition, educational and vocational training in partnership with the government.

We're investing in

180

SPECIAL NEEDS MEN AND WOMEN

23

ABANDONED TODDLERS & KIDS

62

SPECIAL NEEDS DESTITUTE BOYS

20

DEDICATED FULL-TIME STAFF

4 DOMAINS OF U&I CARE

PHYSICAL
Activities are aimed at improving hand and eye coordination, finger movements, flexibility, concentration, breath control, improve energy and vitality, enhancing motor skills, body balance, and coordination. Games like throwing and catching the ball, yoga and meditation, dance workouts, daily tasks like eating and dressing improve overall physical health.
COGNITIVE
Activities are aimed at improving thinking and problem-solving skills. Movement and visual skill activities integrate the senses and improve body and attention control. Learning animals and food names, picture puzzles, crosswords, colour and shape identification, mat making, stitching, candle-making, storytelling and story building are some of the training methods undertaken.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Activities are aimed at decreasing dependence on others, learning personal hygiene and self-grooming independently, reducing the risk of infection with these Homes and creating awareness on health, nutrition and menstrual hygiene. Brush and bath training, hand washing, self-grooming and sanitary napkin making are some of the activities undertaken at the homes.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
Activities aim to improve social behaviour and interactions, reduce anxiety and improve mental health. Competitive games like running the race and musical chair, relaxation exercises like yoga and meditation, counselling and therapy help our residents improve their over mental well-being.