With the support of Htoo
Foundation, the Myanmar Physically Handicapped Association conducted a Down-
syndrome Technical Support Training course in Mawlamyaing, Mon State, from 27 to 29
August 2011. The three-day training course was attended by members of the Myanmar
Physically Handicapped Association, personnel from Htoo Foundation, parents of the
disabled children and training instructors. Handicraft skills were taught to the trainees and
methods of disseminating the skills to children affected by Down-syndrome, ways of
utilizing knowledge with respect to Down-syndrome in society and understanding new
outlooks regarding physical disorder.
Common hindrances faced by
invalid children were discussed among the trainees and training instructors to find ways of
providing moral encouragement to the effected children. Activities such as drawing,
colouring, singing, physical exercise, paper folding were conducted for the children and
discussions with parents on finding ways to help solve the setbacks faced by children
affected by Down-syndrome were also held. The training is believed to bring about better
ways to help handicapped children. Moreover, it will help find ways to assist in the mental
development of the children, and to generate an opportunity to put on sale handicrafts
created by the children sale to public.
