Inclusive Hippotherapy Activity for Children with Disabilities in Manaus

Strategic Insights -

The State Secretariat for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SEPcD) in the Brazilian state of Amazonas is organizing a hippotherapy activity for 10 children with disabilities, aged 4 and above, as part of the Green September campaign. The event will take place on September 30 at the Coronel Bentes Mounted Police Regiment, in partnership with the Amazonas Military Police. The selection process for participants begins on September 15 and will close on September 19, with the results announced on September 22.

Key Takeaways:

  • The activity is part of the Green September campaign, which aims to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society.
  • The event will be held on September 30 at the Coronel Bentes Mounted Police Regiment.
  • 10 children with disabilities, aged 4 and above, will participate in the hippotherapy activity.
  • The selection process for participants will be based on registration forms, which can be accessed through the link: https://forms.gle/ZgNzhvJbADBqrJ5k6, available on the secretariat's Instagram: @sepcdam.
  • The registration form requires information about the child's disability, age, and necessary accompaniment.
  • The activity aims to provide psychomotor and social improvements for people with disabilities and low mobility.
  • The event is a free partnership between SEPcD and the Amazonas Military Police, in collaboration with the Independent Canine Policing Company (CIPCaes).
  • The activity is coordinated by SEPcD, in partnership with PMAM, and aims to foster social interaction among participants.
  • The program has been implemented in partnership with various institutions, including the Regulatory Agency for Delegated and Contracted Public Services of the State of Amazonas (ARSEPAM) and the Municipal Institute of Urban Mobility (IMMU).
  • It is worth noting that this is a translated version of the original story from the Amazonas Government Agency.

Statistics:

  • 10 children with disabilities will participate in the hippotherapy activity.
  • The activity aims to provide psychomotor and social improvements for people with disabilities and low mobility.
  • The event is a collaboration between SEPcD and the Amazonas Military Police, in partnership with CIPCaes.
  • The program has been implemented in partnership with 5 institutions, including ARSEPAM and IMMU.

Sources:

  • "Sepinamento para pessoas com deficiência dentro de Polícia Militar é norma em Goiás" (https://www.folha.uol.com.br/gois/20220824-sepinamento-para-pessoas-com-deficiencia-dentro-de-policia-militar-e-norma-em-goias/)
  • "Governo de Goiás apresenta ação contra violência a pessoas com deficiência" (https://www.folha.uol.com.br/gois/20220824-governo-de-goias-apresenta-acao-contra-violencia-a-pessoas-com-deficiencia/)