SERVIZIO CIPÌ-H EDUCATION AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY OF PRATO FOR THE INCLUSION OF BOYS AND GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES

Abstract

The presence of a child with a disability in a family requires adjustments and deep changes both personal and in the family system. The family is sometimes confused because, even with many available services, these are fragmented and the paths to access them are not always clear and known.

The overall objective is to provide children with disabilities and their families a substantial support in connection with the various public entities that operate in the field of disability,

The objectives are to increase the knowledge of the child with disabilities in a variety of contexts and relationships in order to promote the “facilitator†elements and minimize “barriersâ€; support families of children with disabilities; involve the social and health workers, the teachers and the families to share responsibilities, objectives and actions to be implemented. Focus is guaranteed on parents, quality of education, teachers’ professionalism, practicability, dissemination, network.

Through Cipì H Service we want to highlight and promote a change in perspective when considering the integration of children with disabilities: i.e. shifting the focus from the child to his environment. Imagine a future where all people, not just specialists, will be able to enter into relationships with disabilities. Adults and children will be facilitators capable of removing or reducing any barriers.