NGO Bridge of Hope targets the children/youth with disabilities as an individual and as part of society and therefore deals with all aspects of life. However, some key areas have been identified which need special attention based on the perceived needs and priorities of persons with disabilities in Armenia. These include the access to education for all; accessible social services, raising awareness to educate and change public attitudes towards disabled people; lobbying for legislative changes, institutional development of BoH NGO
Our non governmental, non-profit, organization works at the national level.
We consider ourselves as part of the international Independent Living and Disability Rights Movement.
Our organization is to some degree run, controlled and represented by disabled people.
Advocacy and lobbying
Education
Community based services
Parents education
Our traineeships or volunteer positions are open to applicants from abroad.
People planning to come to our city are welcome to contact us to find out about accessibility and services in Yerevan. We may be able to help with information.
| Contact person: | Anahit Tahmasyan |
| Email: | bridge@arminco.com |
| Phone: | (37410) 56 01 43 |
| Fax: | (37410) 58 91 86 |
| Home page: | http://www.bridgeofhope.am |
| Address: | st. Koriuni 19 a Yerevan Armenia Armenia |
This entry added: Monday 20th February 2006. (record #803) Changed: Friday 20th October 2006. Link checked Thursday 17th July 2008.
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