Overcoming disability in Mukuru slum through education and therapy: the story of Jacob*.
Jacob* is a 13-year-old boy born with cerebral palsy from Kenya who lives with his mother and grandfather Francis*. His family were unable to afford therapy in his early years but then discovered the Ruben Centre which, through their Special Needs Education (SNE) department, provides Jacob* with physical therapy two mornings a week.
Jacob* was also enrolled in the AEF Ruben public primary school and says ”Last term I got 314 marks out of 500 marks. I was among the best in my class. My hobbies are reading and studying in school. I want to be a lawyer in future.”
Grandfather Francis* says Jacob* is more relaxed and attentive in class and I am impressed by his grades. Ruben Centre is a one stop shop for us, taking care of our educational and health needs with subsidized fees for therapy which is more sustainable for us. I am very impressed that Ruben Centre has integrated Jacob* into the mainstream school where he feels motivated to work hard towards his goal. The support group started by the SNE department has really encouraged me and I have learned a lot on how to take care of Jacob*.Learn more about Ruben Centre here
*not his real name
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