Radiomarathon made a donation of $5000 to Truscott Street Public School’s Support Unit, which is dedicated to educating children with physical and other disabilities.
The kids in the Unit have various physical disabilities, mostly Cerebral Palsy, and may have difficulties such as poor hearing, impaired vision or intellectual delay, which prevents some of them from learning by normal means. The aim of the Support Unit is to help children develop the best of their abilities and also integrate with the kids in mainstream classes.
“As a result of Radiomarathon’s generosity, we are able to employ Prue Nix, an experienced occupational therapist who will help the children develop physical skills they need to function in daily life and become as independent as possible, “ said Frances Paterson, Assistant Principal of Truscott Street Public School. “Prue will also help children to use equipment such as voice activated computer systems and special computer programs”.
Prue's therapy session will focus on various areas including developing and recommending eating and drinking implements adapting to every child’s needs, posture and seating in a suitable position to access a desk or computer, making it easier for the child to accomplish daily tasks.
Radiomarathon Australia is dedicated to the education, treatment and support of children with physical and mental disabilities. Truscott Street Public School is just one of the several organisations supported by Radiomarathon. Some of the other organisations in NSW that have received support from Radiomarathon in 2008 are: George Kranitis Juvenile Arthritis/ Uveitis Research Fund, Recreation, Sports and Aquatics Club, Sydney Children’s Hospital and Diabetes prevention research Centre. Find out more on the Radiomarathon website at www.radiomarathon.org.au
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