Dance it off girl!
As a part of the walk, in support of the special needs, we got you this video ..watch it!
Celebration of children in an inclusive style
Inclusion is important because it encourages a culture of equal opportunities and high achievement for all children by promoting the adoption of more inclusive behaviors, policies and practices in everyday life. It also fosters harmony and inclusion in the group through understanding and respect for others.
Watch the video
Dancing with limits
The children are indeed amazing, even as they own the dancefloor, enjoy the clip.
The 2nd Annual Walk-In Support Of The Special Needs(The Engraced Ones)
On the 5th of October 2019, The Engraced Ones support initiative led by Madam Biby Yinkere walked the streets of Jikwoyi Abuja in a means to create awareness about down syndrome and cerebral palsy.
The event was well attended as people turned up massively to support the special needs and assure them that they can be whoever they want to be and reach the utmost height as their special conditions do not make a barrier for great height.
See photos from the event below:
RELENTLESS PARENTING
This is about me! A few weeks ago, on a cool Wednesday evening, I went to church feeling tired and in need of succor from the Lord and brethren. My little angel was by my side singing and dancing excitedly to her maker when suddenly some little boys aged between four (4) and six (6) years old sported her and started pointing and laughing at her because she looked and danced differently. I was not surprised adults around them didn’t bother to caution them. In most cases, they were not better informed than those poor little children.
Believe me, I was beside myself that day! From my position ( three rows) behind, I challenged them to stop and face their front. What happened to virtues such as kindness and love?
I was really upset because it felt silly for me an adult to be talking to little children in that manner. It felt wrong for me to be speaking up for a child who was by far their senior and who was by far better mannered and dignified than they were ( my Mimi girl is very well mannered).
Above all, I wondered when this would end? What about those times similar things would happen and I am not there to defend her? What kind of society do we have that does not care for persons living with a disability?
When would I stop playing ‘god’ over her? I find myself fighting with the system and almost everything around her. Mimi taught me about ADVOCACY.
Why do our Engraced Ones have to fight to be accepted, loved, trained, play or just be human???
Why do we have to switch from parents to advocates whether it is in our nature to do so or not?
Well, dear reader, do not think I am lamenting, I am only reaffirming my resolve to keep on fighting, speaking, praying and pressing until the change of all children living with special needs in Nigeria comes.
Do Not Shut Them Out!!!
Luke 18: 15-16.
In the above verses of Scripture Jesus clearly warned against anything standing in the way of children coming into his presence.
For all parents and caregivers who fail to give children living with challenges opportunity to be schooled and to hear God’s Word, be guided! Take them to school, church and other places where their horizon will be broadened.
Pastors you have a responsibility to pray for these children and to make the Church and Sunday School Environment conducive for them to worship. That can be achieved by engaging interpreters, using visual aids etc.
We all can help these children attain Spiritual independence by being the picture of Jesus and providing assistance to their parents for their schooling.
Remember, no child should be shut out of that which is good, enlightening and spiritual!!!