Articles about children with special needs

How to help Ukrainian children with disabilities who were left behind during war

While over 2 million children have fled the war in Ukraine, many disabled children have been left behind in overcrowded, outdated orphanages.

June 15, 2022, 13:25 764
Disabled children 'dumped' in Ukrainian institutions

The BBC has been given exclusive access to an institution in western Ukraine, where disabled children from the east have been left by their carers who fled to neighbouring countries.

May 8, 2022, 23:45 651
A six year-old girl rescued from a Ukrainian orphanage by an American couple has died of coronavirus.

Gigi Morse was killed by Covid-19 in Madison County, Tennessee, on Tuesday, three years after she was rescued from a home for unwanted children in Eastern Europe.

September 4, 2020, 21:20 1697
A car is not a luxury: this is an opportunity to help indigent people

Every trip to a medical institution for disabled people is an ordeal.

June 10, 2019, 11:30 7056
Full House: Single Mother of 9 Adopts 4 Children with Down Syndrome

Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day right here in Northern Michigan.

March 21, 2019, 21:30 2288
From Ukraine to Sidney: Woman’s life path leads her to volunteering in area

During her time in Sidney, Egly has worked with several different programs including the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, Meals on Wheels, RSVP, and serving at the Rchland County Health Department.

June 18, 2018, 17:00 2395
Maryna Poroshenko discussed the reform of inclusive education in Ukraine with Nick Vujicic

The First Lady told about the stages of implementation of the inclusive education reform and the Ukrainian experience in removing barriers in the education of children with special educational needs in ordinary schools. Nick Vujicic was the first Australi

June 13, 2018, 17:00 20951
A Person with High Need for Love

An inspiring life story of a former pupil of the psycho-neurological boarding school: reflections, personal experience and conclusions.

February 5, 2018, 20:30 2713
15 Things to Know About Oksana Masters, Paralympic Nordic Ski Superstar

Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, get to know Team USA's best athletes.

January 25, 2018, 16:00 4369
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Happy Child foundation - effective help to the most needy children of the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine

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Oleksii Velkyi
Oleksii Velkyi

Cerebral palsy

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Yaroslav Obertinsky
Yaroslav Obertinsky

Congenital brain development anomalies

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Our expenses in 2025
To 93 sick children $79 798
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To disabled children: $49 827
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