SERVICES
Free Phone and Zoom Consultation
Objective: To provide parents with direct access to expert advice on disability-related educational, health, or government benefits questions.
Components: Scheduled consultations with professionals who can offer guidance and answer specific questions parents may have. Use the below QR code to schedule a meeting:
Caregiver Skill Training for Parents
Objective: To equip parents with practical skills and knowledge for providing effective care and support to their children with disabilities.
Components: Training might cover areas such as understanding specific disabilities, daily care techniques, emergency response, and strategies for promoting independence in their children.
Cultural Arts and Social Skills Program for Youth with Disabilities
Objective: To provide a platform for youth with disabilities to express themselves through cultural arts while enhancing their social skills.
Components: Activities could include traditional music, dance, art projects, and other cultural expressions that encourage social interaction, communication, and self-expression among participants.
Training for the Community - Faith Based and Non-Faith Based Organizations
Objective: To provide a platform for youth with disabilities to express themselves through cultural arts while enhancing their social skills.
Components: Workshops and seminars on disability awareness, inclusive practices, and how to create accessible services and programs within these organizations.
Self-Awareness Training for Transitioning Youth
Objective: To support youth with disabilities in developing a stronger sense of self and preparing for adult life.
Components: Workshops that focus on self-advocacy, understanding one’s own disability, and exploring future opportunities in education, work, and independent living.
Training for Parents on Transition and Guardianship
Objective: To prepare parents for the legal and practical aspects of their child’s transition into adulthood.
Components: Information sessions on legal guardianship, financial planning for the future, and how to support their child’s move towards independence.
Monthly Parent Cafe
Objective: To offer a supportive space for parents to learn, share experiences, and discuss various issues related to raising children with disabilities.
Components: Regular meetings featuring guest speakers, group discussions, and training on specific topics of interest to parents.
Free IEP including Educational and Health Evaluation Report Reviewing
Objective: To assist parents in understanding and navigating their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and other evaluation reports.
Components: Expert review and explanation of documents to ensure parents are informed and can advocate effectively for their child’s needs.
Weekly Social Skills Program
Objective: Enhance participants’ ability to engage socially and explore vocational interests.
Components: Through peer interactions and mentorship, this program focuses on developing social competencies, understanding job opportunities, and envisioning potential life outcomes.
Translating Resources into Amharic and Providing Amharic Trainings
Objective: Ensure accessibility of information and training for Amharic-speaking families.
Components: By offering resources and conducting sessions in Amharic, EESNC ensures that language barriers do not impede access to support and information, making their services more inclusive and effective for the Ethiopian and Eritrean communities.
Parent to Parent Venting Sessions
Objective: To create a safe and supportive environment where parents can share their challenges, frustrations, and successes with others who understand their experiences.
Components: Facilitated sessions that encourage open dialogue, mutual support, and sharing of coping strategies among parents.