The Kuwait Society for the Handicapped (KSH) is a private charity founded on 23.07.1971 under the Law No. 24 for the year 1962 and its Amendments, pertaining to clubs and welfare associations. It is the first charitable Society in the State of Kuwait that renders services to children with disabilities at no cost. The Kuwait Society for the Handicapped was founded for the purpose of providing services to children with severe disabilities, to ease the burden from their families, alleviate the suffering of parents and guide them towards proper educating and training their children, so that they are included in the society. The Center was inaugurated in 1987 and consists of 25 classrooms, in addition to a physical education hall, physical therapy areas, a hydrotherapy room and a rehabilitation room, which contains a domestic education area. Also included are a speech therapy room, a dining area and a multi-function hall, as well as administration offices.

Services Offered

The Psychology Departments at the KSH Day Care Centers conduct psychological tests on new students to complete their file requirements and to present the same to the Admission Commission. The psychological services include providing a psychologically sound environment for children that is maintained by conducting periodical psychological evaluations of all students. This is done in conjunction with monitoring the child’s conduct, rectifying undesired behavior and hence initiating psychological intervention. Art and education staff is regularly guided and instructed with regards to the psychological attributes and needs of each child, while the concept of correcting negative behavior is looked upon as a significant program offered to the students. These psychological services also include home care by means of regular family guidance throughout the year, whereby parents and family members are advised on the best means for dealing with the child, strengthening their awareness of their child’s disability and appropriately linking the family with the relevant training program.

Fees and Payment

The Society charges no fees in return for the services it renders to children with disabilities

Services Offered To:
Adults
Teens
Children

Languages:
Arabic, English

Payment:
Sliding Scale
Pro-bono