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 The Selangor and Federal Territory Association for Mentally Handicapped Children was established in 1964 as a non-profit voluntary organisation. Its headquaters, Wisma Harapan is located in Kuala Lumpur. It was initiated by a group of concerned parents and voluntary workers under the sponsorship of the then Rotary Club of Klang and Port Swettenham. From a humble beginning of 4 children and one teacher, the Association now has 14 special schools and centres catering to more than 650 children with varying mental disabilities. |
 Our primary aim is to provide education and training to mentally handicapped children and young adults so that they may realise their full potential. |
 Our special schools are equipped to provide training in living skills that are needed to help those who are mentally challenged to become independent and useful individuals. The 3Rs are also taught to the extent of each child's ability to learn. The teaching and learning programmes are individualised, systematic and structured. They are conducted by specially trained teachers. Parents and care-providers are encouraged to participate in the class so that they can reinforce the learning at home. |
 Children who have been certified 'mentally handicapped' by a child specialist may apply for admission to Wisma Harapan. Their parents have to make the application on the prescribed form. The form is available from Wisma Harapan, the offices of the Social Welfare Department and the Paediatric Departments of Universiti Malaya and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. |
 Maintaining and developing all these programmes at the 14 schools and centres require staggering sum of close to RM2 million annually. Part of this budget is met by grants from the Ministry of National Unity and Social Development. The remaining amount has to be made up by contributions from supportive corporations, generous individuals and through fund-raising projects. Apart from financial assistance, caring individuals and groups can volunteer their services towards the development and delivery of the programmes. |
