Tlamim Riding Therapy Center
Description of the Project :
This project offers an enriching, warm, supportive, therapeutic and caring environment, after school hours, for physically handicapped children.
How the Project Works :
The Center provides a nurturing, enriching and therapeutic club twice a week for 4 hours. The children receive horse riding therapy, animal therapy; help with homework, art therapy, music and an afternoon meal. Each child is assisted by a volunteer.
About the Participants :
28 physically handicapped children from Jewish and Arab towns and settlements in the Hadera, Givat Olga, Pardess Hanna and Kfar Kara areas
The Partners :
ILANTlamim Riding Center, Kibbutz Maggal
Meshualam Foundation
Regional & Town councils
Department of Welfare
ESRA
Additional Information :
Currently twenty eight children, aged 8 - 17, are transported twice a week to the Center, which was opened in 2010.The reports from the Physiotherapists after one year of operation are phenominal. The children are stronger, walk better, have avoided having extra operations and are emotionally empowered by the experience. They have formed friendships and are more socially equipped.
The Costs :
Transport, Administration, Professional Staff, Equipment
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