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APEIM – Association de Parents d’Enfants Inadaptés de l’Ile Maurice

We offer early intervention services, education and training programmes, home visits, as well as medical and paramedical services for individuals with mental disabilities.

 

Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion Foundation: N/1011

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Services offered
  • Early Intervention Services:
    • Locations: Operating in six regions of the island: St Paul, Port-Louis, Bonne-Mère, Mahébourg, Rivière des Anguilles, and Pamplemousses.
    • A Mobile Team to provide comprehensive care for children aged 0-6 years through stimulation groups, rehabilitation, and parent support and training.
    • The team facilitate the integration of children into 60 kindergartens, 36 primary schools, and 2 prevocational colleges.
  • Educational Sector:
    • Five specialised schools in St Paul, Port-Louis, Beau-Bassin, Bonne-Mère, and Mahébourg.
    • Eight integrated classes in primary schools: St Paul, La Visitation, Colonel Mingare, and La Montagne.
    • Holistic Development: Addresses the educational and emotional needs of each child, fostering their cognitive, intellectual, creative, and social potential.
  • Adult Programme:
    • We have four workshops located in Trianon, Port-Louis, Curepipe, and Bonne-Mère.
    • We offer rehabilitation and training programmes for adults, including learning, employment, and production in adapted conditions, along with paramedical, social, and educational support.
  • Home Visits Across the Island:
    • The organisation provides comprehensive care for individuals with multiple disabilities and bedridden patients.
    • We offer support to families.
  • Medical and Paramedical Services:
    • We have a multidisciplinary team that diagnoses, evaluates, and guides patients, providing treatment, support, rehabilitation, and assistive devices.
History

Founded in 1970 by a group of parents of young people with mental disabilities and their friends, APEIM was born out of a deep personal connection to the cause. These parents recognized that, in Mauritius and elsewhere, children are born with mental disabilities. They were aware of the challenges faced by families of individuals with mental disabilities and decided to join forces to inform and assist these families while advocating for the rights of people with mental disabilities in the country.

 

APEIM believes that with early care, appropriate education, vocational training, and supportive environments, individuals with mental disabilities can become valuable citizens, capable of earning a living, even modestly, and integrating into society.

Objectives
  • Create and manage establishments and services for the development, care, education, and specialised training of individuals with mental disabilities.
  • Collaborate with national authorities to achieve these goals.
Main achievements
  • Comprehensive services implemented for children and adults with mental disabilities to facilitate the detection and diagnosis of mental disabilities and holistic care, therapeutic services, and paramedical rehabilitation provided.
  • Inclusive and specialised education tailored to the needs of individuals with mental disabilities.
  • Home care services delivered to support individuals with mental disabilities and their families.
  • Support and training provided for adults to empower them to gain employment and develop vocational skills.
  • Informative training programmes developed for parents and staff to better support individuals with mental disabilities.
  • Awareness raised and advocacy for the rights of individuals with mental disabilities among the public and authorities.
Sources of funding
  • Subsidy from the Ministry of Education
  • Subsidy from the Ministry of Social Security
  • Local and international aid
  • Membership contributions
  • Fundraising events
  • Participation fees for schooling
  • Products from workshops

Number of Beneficiaries: Since 1970, 5,560 people have benefited from our services.