Parental Haven Radiating Hope
It’s a given that parenting a child with special needs is a challenge. Parents often feel those challenges like strong tidal waves coming at them, to tip them off the edge, to make them lose their balance, but they never do.
Night to Shine: Kings and Queens of our Hearts
They walked in on the red carpet surrounded by a crowd of paparazzi. Amidst the cheers and the camera flashes, a sparkle started to show in their eyes, and a smile began to form on their faces. Surrounded by their parents, who shared the same sparkle and smile, it was then that we knew Night to Shine Lebanon would truly be a night of a lifetime for us and our guests.
Night to Shine: Encouragements Along the Way
“What an amazing opportunity and privilege to serve such precious people!” These sincere words of gratitude were voiced by countless young volunteers and celebrities who joined efforts with SKILD team this past week as we organized, in partnership with the Tim Tebow Foundation, a Night to Shine for 81 young women and men with special needs.
SKILD Paving the Way for Inclusion in Jordan’s Educational System
Raising awareness on the importance of inclusion and building the capacities of educators to better serve learners with special needs is essential to reach reforms in the educational sector on a national and regional level.
Beirut Baptist School: Proud of Our Inclusion and Talented Choir
On December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 24 students from LSESD’s Beirut Baptist School (BBS) thoroughly rehearsed the Lebanese national anthem and headed to nowhere other than the Presidential Palace itself.
Transformed Lives: SKILD Helps Expelled Boy Back to School
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This quote reminds us of the limitations of mainstream education, where all learners are taught using one traditional method and...
Help Special Needs Children Have a ‘Night to Shine’
I am walking down the red carpet, spotlights beaming down on me. I can see your fancy dress and shiny shoes, but can you see me? Do you recognize me? How many nights have I wished that I could glow in the spotlight with you, to know that I am beautiful, I am loved,...