THE United Women for Special Children (UWSC), on Thursday last, presented the Ministry of Education (MoE) with a Motor Skills Manual to aid in advancing the MoE’s thrust to enhance its services to special needs children in Guyana. The presentation, made after opening of the Inclusive Education Expo, accords with Education Month celebrations which focus on children with special needs.

In an invited comment, Education Minister, Ms Priya Manickchand noted that the UWSC usually works on its own, and contributes its earnings towards developing special needs not only educationally, but socially.

She said the UWSC epitomizes what is needed in Guyana, and is a good example for others to follow in terms of its functioning. She expressed gratitude to the group for selecting ‘special needs’ as an area in which to make a contribution.

UWSC president Anya Persaud said the organisation bought 22 manuals for special needs schools and organisations around Guyana, recognising the need for the guidebook.

One of the manuals was given to the Education Ministry, while 13 others will be presented to schools, including the David Rose, the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre, and several others in the hinterland.

And Inclusive Education Coordinator, Karen Hall expressed appreciation for the manual, and said it can be helpful in assisting children who are challenged to develop their motor skills.

She explained that the manual is inclusive, and can be used in the classroom as a fun educational tool. (WHITNEY PERSAUD)