List of Organizations-Advocacy Groups
ADVOCACY GROUPS | INCORPORATION/ ACT OF PARLIAMENT | BOARD | ADDRESS | TELEPHONE | MOBILE | FAX | INCORPORATION / REGISTRATION | WEBSITE | AREA OF FOCUS | NOTES | ||
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Private Special Schools Association Tinidad and Tobago | Certificate of Incorporation P2912 (95) | Yes | c/o Immortalle Childrens' Centre 2A St. Ann/s Garden St. Ann's | (868) 633-0112 | (868)3 363-1196 | (868) 633-0112 | Certificate of Incorporation P2912 (95) | newbegincentre@gmail.com | An Association of Primary Special Schools in Trinidad and Tobago. | |||
Consortium of Disability Organizations | Certificate of Incorporation - C3598(95) | Yes | c/o Immortelle Children's Centre, 2A St Anns Gardens, St Anns | (868) 621-1636 | (868) 621-1874 | Certificate of Incorporation C3598 (95) | consortiumstaff@hotmail.com | http://codott.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/Consortium-Of-Disability-Organisations-1414552042096560/ | Provides a collaborative platform for the disabled, facilitates a leadership academy programmed aimed at young persons with disabilities who possess leadership qualities to prepare them for leadership roles. | Awaiting info | |
Combined Disabilities of Trinidad and Tobago | Certificate of Incorporation - C5003 (95) | Yes | c/o Leonard Cheshire Foundation; Chaconia Avenue, Pleasantville, San Fernando | (868) 395-5904 | (868) 774-2770 (868) 710-0104 | Certificate of Incorporation C5003 (95) | harrilalsingh2020@yahoo.com | |||||
Tobago Council for Handicapped Children Inc. | Act of Parliament No 28 of 1975 | Yes | 43-45 Signal Hill, Scarborough 901422, Tobago | (868) 639-2768 (868) 639-3167 ; (868) 660-7275 | (868) 763-9910 | (868) 639-3167 | Act of Parliament No 28 of 1975 | happysch@gmail.com; tchc1974@gmail.com | ||||
Autism Parents Association of Trinidad & Tobago - APATT | P.O. Bag 30, St. James | (868) 489-1673 | Certificate of Incorporation #1685122 | apatt@ttautism.com | www.ttautism.com | www.facebook.com/Autism-Parents-Association-of-Trinidad-Tobago-APATT-834689853293677/ | An advocacy and activist support group for parents, individuals on the Autism spectrum, relatives and caregivers of children and adults with Autism in Trinidad and Tobago. | |||||
Autism Spirit | 6, Fifth Street West Cane Farm Avenue, Trincity | (868) 785 - 8376 (868) 350 - 6909 | AutismSpirit@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/autismspirit | An autism support group for parents and caregivers of children, as well as adults on the autism spectrum. | |||||||
Autism Services of Trinidad South Support Group | 97 Circular Road, San Fernando | (868) 288-0769 | (868) 488- 6819 | Certificate of Incorporation #1556804 | autismservicesoftrinidad-ssg@outlook.com | https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutismServicesOfTrinidad.SSG/permalink/1077387125616871/ | Advocates for persons with autism by educating parents and working closely with children to help so that they can be easier to manage and to be a benefit to society. | |||||
Care Helpers Organization of Trinidad and Tobago | LP #52 Calliste Trace, Mausica Road, D'Abadie | (868) 236-8686 | (868) 709-9033 | Certificate of Incorporation C20180104009863 | carehelpersorganisationtt@gmail.com | www.carehelpersorgtt.com | https://www.facebook.com/pg/Care-Helpers-Oganisation-of-T-T-357770398037329/about/ | Provides caregivers with access to tools, benefits, information and networks that facilitates healthy functioning,, financial and emotional stability and facilitates social integration for themselves and the persons in their care. | ||||
Cerebral Palsy Society of Trinidad and Tobago | Ackbarali Trace Ext 1, Malabar Road, Arima | (868) 336 -5459 | (868) 716-0116 | Certificate of Incorporation C3830 (95) | cerebralpalsysocietytt@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/CerebralPalslySocietyOfTrinidadAndTobago/ | Provides support for children with cerebral palsy. Getting assistance for them through the help of international medical practitions and clinics. | |||||
Trinidad and Tobago Chapter of Disabled Peoples International | Not incorporated | Ground Floor Centre Pointe Mall 3-25 Ramsaran Street Chaguanas 500630 Trinidad and Tobago | (868) 228-8115 | Certificate of Incorporation #1194073 | ttdpi.advocacy@gmail.com | A cross-disability umbrella organization that advocates for the rights and equality of persons with disabilities while providing support and services where possible. | ||||||
Autistic Society of Trinidad and Tobago | Certificate of Incorporation - File # A-1323 | Yes | Autism Place, LP #5 Ragoo Road, Off Eastern Main Rd, D’Abadie; | (868) 646-5506; (868) 225-6808 | (868) 669-0462 | Certificate of Incorporation #1078066 | autismplace@gmail.com, autismtt@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/pg/autisticsocietytt/about/?ref=page_internal | Work with families to help all persons with autism spectrum disorders to achieve the fullest potential through education, training, and advocacy for affordable and appropriate services. | |||
Down Syndrome Family Network | 35 Methuen Street, Woodbrook, Port of Spain | (868) 746-1618; (868) 779-1481 | Certificate of Incorporation D3078 (95) | dsfamilynetwork@gmail.com | www.dsfamilynetwork.org | /www.facebook.com/dsfamilynetwork | Advocates for the acceptance and inclusion of persons with downs syndrome through research, information and support. Advocacy for human rights for persons with downs syndrome and other persons with disabilities. | |||||
Caribbean Kids and Families Therapy Organization | 19 Vidale Street, St. James | (868) 628-3268 | gmanager@ckfto.org | www.ckfto.org | www.facebook.com/ckfto.org | Provides specialized paediatric assessment and direct treatment for children from birth to 21 years experiencing developmental, physical, cognitive, behavioural, emotional, learning,social and communicational challenges in a clinica setting that focuses on the family. Provides indivdual, group and occupational therapy. Parent and sibling support groups, music and aqua therapy. | ||||||
Special Schools Arts Festival of Trinidad and Tobago | Certificate of Incorporation - | c/o Lady Hochoy School, Heights of Guanpo | (868) 664 - 5622 | (868) 490-3356 | NB: This is an Unbrella Organization of the Lady Hochoy Schools that promote the Artistic Work of children with disabilities. The School is registered with the Ministry of Education. | ladyhochoyarima@live.com | Provides a forum for participation and expression in some aspects of visual arts and performing arts for children with disabilities between the ages of 5 to 35 years. | |||||
Trinidad and Tobago Occupational Therapy Association | 54 Alfredo Street, Woodbrook | Certificate of Incorporation #1259979 | ttota.info@gmail.com | http://www.ttota.com/registered-ots.html | https://www.facebook.com/Trinidad-and-Tobago-Occupational-Therapy-Association-157245010543/ | Represents the interest of member practitioners and persons who utilize their services. | ||||||
Autism Tobago | c/o Happy Haven School, Signal Hill, Tobago | 462-5064 (Office) | autismtobago@gmail.com | https://autismtobago.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/pg/autismtobago/about/?ref=page_internal | Represents the interest of persons with autism with the aim of improving the quality of their lives. | ||||||
The Dyslexia Association | 31 Alberto Street, Woodbrook | (868) 625-5869 | (868) 287 - 7323 | (868) 624-6521 | Certificate of Incorporation T-3943 (95) | info@dyslexiatt.org | https://www.dyslexiatt.org/ | https://www.facebook.com/DyslexiaTT/ | Aims to develop children who are dianosed with dyslexia. |