Projects, Programs, Planned Activities in the Uva Province for FY 2025/26

1. Local paediatricians from government hospitals in Diyatalawa and Welimada to regularly visit our centres located in Ambagasdowa and Bandarawela to examine and treat our VACD children.   

2. The Uva Provincial Ministry of Health in collaboration with VACD and our collaborative partner CP Lanka Foundation to introduce “Early identification and early intervention” programs across the province for children with developmental delays/disabilities commencing early 2026.

3. VACD Australia Director Ms. Gabriella Vascotto (Autism/Behaviour Consultant– Greater Melbourne Area, Australia) to lead a comprehensive “Early Childhood Supported Playgroup Program”. 

4. Our Education Assistance and Family Assistance Programs to be extended to cover more beneficiaries. 

5. Nutrition Programs at our VACD centres to be enhanced and continued.

6. Provide travel and medical assistance to children from impoverished and financially stressed households.

7. Facilitate the purchase of prescribed medication for VACD children.

8. Conduct regular leadership, life skills, vocational, computer, Excel/Word, motivational & other skills training programs for VACD children, their parents and siblings. 

9. Provide training, equipment and supplies to implement income generating activities and projects for older VACD children attending our centres. 

10. Implement household income generating programs for VACD parents. 

11. Provide regular specialist training for all our teaching staff.

12. Provide training and counselling to parents on the care and support of their children on a 24/7 basis.

13. Provide equipment for physical training, sports, exercise, recreation, art, craft, painting, dance, music, etc. for VACD children at all our centres.

Supplementary Notes

a. Children with congenital disabilities are gifted individuals with exceptional talents and skills. These special gifts need to be identified and cultivated so that they can live productive and fulfilling lives and be accepted as equals within their local communities. 

b. The updated estimate of children registered with VACD in the infant to 18+ age group as at the end of 2024 is approximately 350+