One of the greatest challenges faced by persons with disabilities is acceptance by their surrounding community; a challenge that greatly inhibits their development and often leaves many of their remarkable abilities undiscovered. This is one critical area that we try to address through our various programs, working with parents, employers, physicians and other specialists to create a self-sustaining system that allows our students to integrate and gain acceptance from their peers and other members of the community.
The standards of care afforded to individuals with PWDs are often limited and short-term. Most (if not all) local centers terminate the care provided to their beneficiaries at a certain age, usually no later than 16 years. This is where Orient Spirit seeks to make a palpable difference, offering students programs that facilitate their transition during the critical developmental years of early adulthood. Through our habilitation and vocational training programs, students are given a fighting chance at entering an already competitive job market, establishing themselves not only as presentable and relatable individuals but also as productive workers capable of deliveringvalue to their communities.