Objectives of Al-Mafraq Center for Training and Rehabilitation
To implement appropriate Special Education services, including academic instruction and behavior modification.
To train for independence in activities of daily life, including hygiene, self-care, and eating appropriately.
To provide specialized therapy targeting student needs, including speech and physical therapy.
To promote the integration of persons with disabilities in the community, focusing on the ability of each student to contribute meaningfully to the larger society.
To introduce students to recreational and sport activities through day-trips and organized events.
To train for independence in activities of daily life, including hygiene, self-care, and eating appropriately.
To provide specialized therapy targeting student needs, including speech and physical therapy.
To promote the integration of persons with disabilities in the community, focusing on the ability of each student to contribute meaningfully to the larger society.
To introduce students to recreational and sport activities through day-trips and organized events.
Center Employees
The Mafraq Center for Training and Rehabilitation employs 19 individuals trained in Special Education including: Center Director, Financial Director, Social Worker, Autism Specialist, art therapy instructor, four Special Education classroom teachers, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, two on-site nurses, Peace Corps volunteer, bus driver, and four center-support staff members
The Mafraq Center for Training and Rehabilitation employs 19 individuals trained in Special Education including: Center Director, Financial Director, Social Worker, Autism Specialist, art therapy instructor, four Special Education classroom teachers, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, two on-site nurses, Peace Corps volunteer, bus driver, and four center-support staff members
Activities of the Center
The Mafraq Center for Training and Rehabilitation consists of four full-time classrooms for children with mild-to-moderate mental retardation, an on-site autism program and a daily art-therapy program. Additionally, the center provides outpatient occupational therapy services to children with physical disabilities. Specific center activities and amenities include: * Academic training for individuals with mild-to-moderate mental retardation including: object awareness, language, math, social studies, science, art, music, drama, independence and self-care. * Autism program including behavior modification principles, sensory integration, and applied behavioral analysis. * Art therapy program to develop vocational skills of teens with disabilities * Physical therapy program for children with physical disabilities * Bi-weekly Community Based Rehabilitation sessions with JAICA (offsite in Manshia and Alhumraa) * Field-trips and outings of cultural and academic importance, focusing on integration of students in the community. * Daily snack provided to all students by the center. *Daily transportation to and from the center. |