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Vision:
All individuals in need
of disability services have access to appropriate services worldwide.
Mission:
To create and support educational,
vocational, and community participation opportunities for individuals with
disabilities in China.
FIVE’s goals are:
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Create, compile, and distribute Chinese language materials about autism and
other disabilities. These materials include written information such as FAQs,
informational newsletters, video/DVD training materials, etc. These
materials are available to families and professionals in China, as well
as to Chinese speakers in the US.
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In
China, establish and support regularly scheduled family and peer
support groups and family activities for individuals with mental illness,
developmental delays, and autism and their families.
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Collaborate with disability organizations in China
to provide training in the form of conferences and workshops, to
introduce the latest knowledge and research.
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Refer
and connect interested persons to disability-related volunteer opportunities
in China, including working with individuals and organizations.
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Advocate to raise awareness of disability in Chinese society,
and to advance educational, vocational, and community participation
opportunities for people with disabilities.
Examples of current
activities include:
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Presentation in Boston, MA for Chinese parents of young
adults/teenagers with autism and other developmental disabilities
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Pen pals being
matched (each pair inlcudes an American adult and a young adult with a
disability in Nanjing, China for friendship and mentoring
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Semi-annual Chinese language mailing to over 300 families and
professionals
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Two
monthly support and activity groups in Nanjing, including day trips,
support meetings, and guest speakers
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Lectures about autism and mental health provided by FIVE board
members and volunteers
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Activities with both Chinese young adults with disability and young adults
from the US studying in Nanjing including 1:1 activities, and group
gatherings
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World Autism Awareness Day event and media coverage
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