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July 4th, 2011

Two new vehicles for the Anaïs association in Morocco

In a presentation ceremony attended by representatives of Anaïs, Arval Morocco donated two Toyota Prados to the Anaïs association to assist it in carrying out its various projects. [...]

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Nabil Hamri

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June 9th, 2011

The 2011 Special Olympics Belgium

The 2011 Special Olympics Belgium, held from June 1-4, marked the start of a heart-warming summer. [...]

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Saskiana Dotremont

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June 6th, 2011

BlogTV: Overcoming the obstacles of riding

The Club Hippique de Meaux, a horseback riding centre in the Seine-et-Marne region close to Paris, is an unusual place to ride. What makes it different? Its members will tell you its the warm and friendly atmosphere.
In such an environment, the association was able to put into place a riding programme for disabled members of [...]

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Lily Dionne

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May 25th, 2011

Two interviews with the AJAHM association

The AJAHM association (Association of Young Adults with Motor Disabilities) is attached to the Centre d’Hérauritz in Ustaritz in Spain’s Basque Country. It welcomes people with motor disabilities, both with and without associated disorders, and brings together the parents of the residents. [...]

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Sophie Bonnaud-Le Roux

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April 11th, 2011

BlogTV: Education and support for the intellectually disabled

How can support be given to families with an intellectually handicapped child? In the region of Sarreguemines, France a few years ago, a number of these families realized the best way to help themselves was to reach out to one another. They banded together to find common solutions.
Their solidarity took the form of the organization [...]

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Isabelle Palsky

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January 3rd, 2011

BlogTV: Urapeda, a specialist in adapted communications

Since 1990, URAPEDA Alsace-Lorraine has worked in favour of the integration of the deaf and hearing-impaired, from school to the workplace. An expert in adapted communications, this association offers a wide range of services—not only to those afflicted with hearing difficulties, but also to companies, families and other players in social integration.
Providing 12,000 hours of [...]

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Lily Dionne

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December 7th, 2010

BlogTV: VSArt, a Breath of Fresh Air

Paris is always full of cultural events, open to all audiences. But what about for people who have lost their autonomy? Getting to the theatre or to a new exhibition might be easier said than done for those who are disabled, in the hospital, or otherwise isolated…
VSArt, an association that has been around for 25 [...]

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Isabelle Palsky

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October 4th, 2010

BlogTV: A pyramid for peace

Every year, Handicap International coordinates “shoe pyramids” across France. The cause? The fight against the use of cluster bombs and antipersonnel mines, weapons that continue to kill and mutilate innocent people across the world.
For this 16th edition, which took place on September 25th, giant shoe pyramids were constructed in 31 cities across the country. The [...]

AMI Maroc: the building of an integrated school

The aim of AMI, the Moroccan Association for Cerebral Palsy (CP), is to establish care centres for children, adolescents and adults affected by CP in Morocco. As part of the expansion of its activities, the Association has set up the first Centre for Integrated Psychomotor Education within the El Idrissi School in Casablanca. The centre will [...]

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