Page Children with disabilities What families need to know to help them reach their full potential UNICEF UNICEF/2019/Hunter Programme Menu What we do What we do Thirty years of children’s rights Health promotion Lifelong learning Safety and justice Social protection Children with disabilities Latest resources for families Video Ways to cope during COVID-19 Part III of a series of videos created with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). Watch now Page Infographics: parenting in COVID-19 Developed with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) to help families cope during COVID-19 Visit the page Article Activities for children with disabilities Keeping children busy is a full-time job and finding fun options for those with disabilities can be even harder. Read the story Video Parenting master class: children with disabilities These practical tips will help children living with disabilities to find their strengths, boost their brain development and reach their full potential. Watch now Blog post Special Olympics athletes taught me to be a better man Before I could not deal as well with people and I was more quick to anger, but being around persons with intellectual disabilities teaches you calm. Read the story Blog post Helping parents of children with disabilities grow with them Step one is parents admitting that they need help, says teacher Nadine Bowen. Read the story Videos Video How Jamaicans can stay healthy in COVID-19 Part II of a series of videos created with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). Watch now Video COVID-19 and persons with disabilities Part I of a series of videos created with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). Watch now Video Parenting tips to protect your family from COVID-19 Moms Emprezz Golding and Terri-Karelle Reid, and dad Marlon 'Musique' Campbell have some #COVID19 #coronavirus parenting tips to help you and your family. Watch now Video Instagram Live: #LearningAtHome Prof. Maureen Samms-Vaughan hosted this session for parents of children with disabilities Watch now Stories Blog post Life for Jamaican parents of children with disabilities I would like to tell you a story about a little boy called DJ. Read the story Blog post Helping parents of children with disabilities grow with them Step one is parents admitting that they need help, says teacher Nadine Bowen. Read the story Blog post Taking a bigger step for children with disabilities “Paper reaching parliament does not change the life of a child. Action does.” Read the story Blog post Special Olympics athletes taught me to be a better man Before I could not deal as well with people and I was more quick to anger, but being around persons with intellectual disabilities teaches you calm. Read the story Activities Article Resources to help at-home learning for children We compiled this list to assist parents/caregivers and educators Read the story Article Activities for children with disabilities Keeping children busy is a full-time job and finding fun options for those with disabilities can be even harder. Read the story Article 19 COVID-19 family activity ideas Activities for families staying at home to enjoy some fun time together. Read the story Document Activity book: talking COVID-19 with children How to speak about COVID-19 in a simple, clear and reassuring way, while addressing emotions that children may be feeling in early childhood. Get the document
