It finally happened! The official lunch of the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme ( GIFSHIP) today 26th November was a dream come true.
While applauding the Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Scheme for putting together the wonderful program which promises to breach the health gap between the rich and the poor, the employed and the unemployed, and the public and the private sector, we pray for its effective completion.
We sincerely appreciate the Rotary Club Abuja ( Grand Father) for adopting 20 children from the Engraced Ones and paying their bills upfront for the year 2020/2021. As I sat in the hall, I recalled the tears, the grief, the prayers, fasting, and lobbying we went through for a program like this to be initiated.
I say a big congratulations to the Engraced family, Rotary Club, Abuja (Grand Father), N.H.I.S, Ministry of Health, and the Nigerian Nation. This is the way to go!!!
Today is World Hello Day! Some of our Wouldn’t Change a Thing families from around the globe would like to say hello. Why not tag the people you’d like to say hello to in the comments? We’d love to see your photos and hear where you are saying hello from! #WorldHelloDay #Global Community #DownSyndrome #WouldntChangeAThing
We’re most loved of the Lord at the Engraced Ones ( School of Grace). When destiny helpers keep showing up, all I can say is, ‘WHAT GOD CANNOT DO DOES NOT EXIST’.
I’m lending my voice on Down syndrome awareness this year and my name is Duma. I have a son with an extra chromosome (Down syndrome).
I’m appealing to the Nigerian Government at all levels and other stakeholders ( in countries where this is not done) to embrace the pattern of education that adjusts/modifies the classroom practices meant for neurotypical children to accommodate/benefit the special needs children! That education that does not discriminate, but rather makes room for children with learning disabilities!
We want our children to be given the opportunity to thrive academically and socially so they can maximize their God-given potentials through AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM!
Please, pause and ponder! Learning support, speech therapy, ABA(Applied behavioral analysis) occupational therapy, etc should be free for these children! Yes, you can make it happen! Yes, We can!
I’m Biby Yinkere a proud mother and advocate for Special Needs. I appreciate you all for your kind responses to my posts over the past few weeks as part of the contributions of the Engraced Ones to Down syndrome awareness in Nigeria and beyond.
Madam Biby and her lovely daughter
I agree with all our children, my fellow mother Duma and our young friend Emmanuel said about all round inclusion and the far reaching potential individuals with DS have.
We have decided that the time for a positive change, for a swift repositioning from discrimination to acceptance is NOW. Congratulations to the DS community on a successful month!!!
My name is Ugochukwu and I’m 11 years old. I love to dance, sing, make new friends, and share some laughter with them. I just love life and I look forward to a beautiful tomorrow!
Though I have gone through a lot in my quest to catch up with my mates in many ways, my life is beautiful. Down Syndrome can’t put me down because God created me in His own image. And God’s image is glorious!
Please note that this story is shared with the parental concept. We at the Engraced Ones deeply appreciate parents who are willing to create awareness and build acceptance at all costs!
