AS the mother of a child with special needs, I am compelled to share my gratitude and optimism about the strides Guyana has made in Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
A few years ago, families such as mine struggled to access proper support.
In 2020, there were just a handful of recognised SEND spaces in Guyana, and honestly to many it was a foreign concept. To get their children an education, many parents had to travel long distances or relocate.
Thanks to the caring and progressive actions by the current government and the Ministry of Education, things are changing.
The recent commissioning of the Yas School of Inspiration at Crane on the West Coast of Demerara was another delight. The newspapers said it was the 49th SEND space, so I told my son that now not only he, but many others like him have a chance of a close to normal life.
SEND spaces are not just located in central areas anymore, they are all over and we the parents of special needs children are most grateful.
As a mother, I cannot overstate how much this means. My child now has access to opportunities that simply did not exist a few years ago. He is learning, growing and most importantly, he feels included.
I just want to again say thank you!

Yours faithfully,
A Grateful Mother