At Holmeside Care, our programs are meticulously designed to cater to the unique needs of children with disabilities, aligning with Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) framework for special needs education. The CBC emphasizes nurturing every learner's potential through functional assessment, specialized curricula, and inclusive practices, ensuring no child is left behind. We integrate individualized education plans (IEPs) that focus on competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and self-responsibility. Our holistic approach combines academic learning, therapeutic interventions, vocational skills, and extracurricular activities to promote independence, inclusion, and societal contribution. Programs are available for day and boarding students, with adaptations for various disabilities including physical, intellectual, sensory, and developmental challenges.

Hands-on vocational programs equip students with marketable skills for independence and employment. Drawing from Kenyan models like the Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf and Machakos Institute for the Blind, we offer training in tailoring, woodworking, farming, beadwork, and computer literacy. Partnerships with local businesses provide internships, and we align with national TVET systems to make programs inclusive.

Available Courses:

• Tailoring and Fashion Design: Using adaptive sewing machines for physical impairments
• Agriculture and Horticulture: Wheelchair-accessible farms teaching sustainable farming techniques
• ICT and Digital Skills: Training on assistive software for job readiness
• Woodworking and Carpentry: Modified tools for safety and accessibility
• Entrepreneurship: Modules on starting small businesses, supported by programs like Employ-Able

Graduates often secure placements through collaborations with organizations like the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Extracurriculars promote social inclusion, physical health, and creativity, fostering integration between students with and without disabilities. We participate in national initiatives like Special Olympics Kenya for year-round sports training.

• Adaptive Sports: Wheelchair basketball, goalball for visually impaired, sprint races, and wheelchair racing to build muscle strength and teamwork.
• Arts and Music: Inclusive drama, painting with adaptive brushes, and traditional Kenyan dance modified for all abilities.
• Life Skills Clubs: Gardening, cooking, financial literacy, and child rights clubs to advocate for disability rights.
• Field Trips: Accessible visits to Nairobi National Park, cultural sites, and inclusive sports events.
• Inclusive Play and Workshops: Weekly sessions on empathy and anti-stigma, inspired by programs like Kupenda for the Children.