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Projects in
Silicon Valley, California
Social Interaction thru Play:
Our experience and research has shown
that if the children are exposed to various activities in a systematic,
safe natural environment, there is a high possibility the child will
develop the life skills necessary for self-care, work, learning and a
constructive relationship with their community. We organize field trips to
movie theatres, ice skating rinks, aquarium, library, and summer camps for
the children and playgroups that encourage sharing, appropriate social
interaction, all in a fun environment.
Chhavi Therapy Reimbursement Program:
In memory of their daughter
Chhavi, and recognizing that most of the time children with special
needs require continual services and therapies just to avoid
regression, Jeena with the help of Popli family is happy to initiate
Chhavi Therapy Reimbursement Program.
The objective of this program is to help families continue, or
explore treatments and therapies, and/or change the intensity of
therapy services that are not funded by insurance companies, schools
and other agencies.
The intent of this program is to provide a bridge to reduce a gap in
services for children whose parents are facing financial hardship.
Any Jeena family may nominate any other Jeena family in the Bay Area
for this program including themselves. No monies will be given to
the family. Jeena will directly pay the therapist providing the
service for no more than a year. Final decision is with Jeena's
Board of Directors.
For more details please contact Beejal Gajjar, financial officer at
Jeena.
Monthly Family Event:
Online forum and regular meetings have encouraged
parents to share information, resources, concerns and feelings. This has
been the corner stone for the success of Jeena. We have close to 180
members in the secure online forum for parents. The parents have developed
close bonds with each other and feel comfortable discussing their needs
and resources.
Awareness Day for Developmental Disorders Affecting
Children
(Jeena
Yahaan):
In April
of 2002, Jeena organized it's first Annual Awareness Day. The
objective of this event is to build understanding amongst people about
developmental disorders affecting children. It is an evening of eclectic
entertainment, food and informational sessions. This year it was held
on April 9, 2005. .
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