OUR RESOURCE CENTRE

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Why a resource centre?
A growing number of schools, early education and other centres of learning are looking at how they can successfully include children with special needs into their classes. As a result, many teachers, parents and others involved in this challenging venture are in need of information and support. In response to this need, Inclusive Education Western Cape has established a resource centre which primarily serves the Western Cape province.

How does it operate? Providing Information and Support
The Resource Centre is the 'hub' of the organisation, serving as an advisory centre for parents, educators, students and many others interested in inclusive practices. It is a source of both physical and human resources in its endeavours to provide information and support to those who seek it.

The resource centre provides the following services:

  • A phone-in and email service to provide information and advice about educational opportunities and support for children with special needs; also to act as a personal referral and networking service, eg parent-to-parent, teacher-to teacher. 
  • A computerised database with information on: relevant government and non-government services; theory and practice of inclusive education; teaching guidelines; educational aids and assistive devices; schools and centres;  etc.
  • A mini-library of publications & videos for use at the centre or on loan to members.
  • Newsletters, exhibitions and meetings around topics of interest. 
  • Administrative support to the management of the organisation and to its training work.
  • Individual members of the organisation also support learners, parents and teachers involved in inclusive models in a wide variety of public and independent schools, in a consultative role. The Resource Centre endeavours, through its personal referral and networking links, to share these experiences and expertise.
  • From the Resource Centre, the organisation also assists parents in negotiating acceptance of their children in schools, and in mobolising support structures. If necessary, the organisation also lobbies the Western Cape Education Department to put in place adequate and appropriate support structures for inclusive education.

To contact us:
Phone: +27 21 674 1422
Fax: +27 21 683 6379
eMail: included@mweb.co.za
P O Box 36330
7702 Glosderry
SOUTH AFRICA