Awareness Seminar for Children with Special Needs by Child Development Club

Üsküdar University Child Development Club, affiliated to the Department of Health, Culture and Sports, organized a seminar on "Difficulties Experienced by Families with Children with Special Needs" on December 9, 2024. The event, which was held face-to-face at Üsküdar University Çarşı Campus Beylerbeyi Conference Hall, attracted great interest with 100 participants.

The event focused on who individuals with special needs are, the difficulties faced by these individuals and how society can become more sensitive to this issue. Ayfer Kızılkaya pointed out that when children with special needs are provided with equal opportunities in their educational lives, they can become valuable members of society. She also emphasized that these individuals struggle with many inequalities not only at home but also on the streets and in the educational environment.

During the seminar, the participants shared examples from their own environment and emphasized the importance of the event. At the end of the event, it was stated that the topic made a great contribution to raising awareness both individually and socially. Üsküdar University Child Development Club aims to continue its activities to raise awareness in all segments of society.