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Preodolenie L Rehabilitation Center
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Giving Hope and New Life to Children with Disabilities
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Maksim Nikiforov first came to the Preodolenie L Rehabilitation Center when he was three years old. Suffering from a severe case of cerebral palsy, he was unable to sit, speak, or hold his head up. After three years of therapy at the center, he has made such progress that he is preparing to enroll in school.
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<img src="images/preodolenie.jpg" alt="j_simonova" name="img" width="215" height="215" hspace="5" vspace="5" border="0" align="left">Yuliya Simonova suffered from depression after a severe accident left her in a wheelchair. She hadn't left the house in four years until her mother brought her to the center. She took computer classes and demonstrated a particular aptitude in English, for which she won a trip to study in America. Upon her return, Yuliya started teaching English, finished college, found a job and got married. <br>
Nikita Baranov's blindness has not deterred his development as a musician. During his three years at the center, he learned to play the flute and has participated in music festivals.
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These are just three of the many youngsters who have attended "Preodolenie L" since its founding in 1992. The variety of their cases demonstrates just how versatile the center is in meeting the needs of children with different disabilities. The classes offered include computers, English language, carpentry, hairdressing, weaving, sewing, wood painting, and flower arranging. The youth theater gives children opportunities to learn acting, choreography and costume design, while promoting positive social interactions. One of the innovative physical therapy techniques used at the center involves bringing the youngsters to nearby stables where they sit on horses. This exercise increases balance and agility and is very effective in treating the many physical impairments associated with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome.
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"Preodolenie L" is beginning a new program called "The World of Hope" with a $10,582 grant from the RCWS. This project will continue to run classes for the 109 disabled children currently enrolled at the Center. However, healthy children will now participate with the special needs kids in small integrated groups. The philosophy is that the disabled children can observe and learn patterns of interaction from their peers. In return, the children without physical limitations will gain empathy for the disabled and thereby help change societal prejudices.
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This organization has been identified by the Russian government as one of the most effective in assisting disabled children from orphanages and low income families. Thanks to RCWS supporters, "Preodolenie L" is able to offer such invaluable services.
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