Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities

Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities
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$300,000.00 Goal

Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities

JAID is an NGO established in 1959 by a parent of a child with Down syndrome. It is an advocacy organization and a provider of services to persons with intellectual disabilities and their families across Jamaica.   The Job Skills Training Project (2014-2017) is a highlight of our work. This program, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, trained 230 adults in seven parishes with job coaching support. Seventy-seven adults secured full-time jobs after training.

  • Org Type:

    Charity

  • Org Size:

    10 to 20

  • Years of Operation:

    69

  • Use of Funds:

    The funds being sought are aimed at expanding the services to adults across Jamaica. The specific services will include: 1. Advocacy and leadership training to strengthen capacity to represent individual and group needs on boards and committees 2. Employment readiness training through social enterprises 3. Job placement in business enterprises

  • Parish(s):

    Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Thomas, St. Catherine, St. Mary, St. Ann, Manchester, Clarendon, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James, St. Elizabeth

  • Address:

    7 Golding Avenue, Kingston 7, Jamaica

  • Tax Registration Number:

    000-193-780

  • Website:

    http://www.jaid.org.jm/

Mission/Impact Statement

To provide services that will positively transform the lives of persons with intellectual disability. This is carried out through advocacy, research and provision of services to meet specified needs. JAID works with Government, Corporate and Community agencies to strengthen service delivery.

Current Needs

Public Awareness activities : $21,290 Adult services expansion in 4 parishes: $30,760 Job Placement with job coaching support: $240,218

Key Services or Activities

1. Assessment services to determine diagnosis. 2. Schools of Special Education, jointly operated by JAID and the Ministry of Education serving students ages 6-21 yrs, accessible in thirteen parishes. 3. Parents Support Group: Established in 1994 to build capacity for advocacy and support ton their children. 4. Adult Services including skills training, social recreational and leadership clubs, employment readiness training and job placement. 5. Advocacy, research and public education