1. SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES

2. Shortly about Vamlas Vamlas: Supporting Foundation for youth and children with disabilities Celebrating 125th anniversary this year Founded in 1889 to promote education and employment of children and youth with disabilities Today Vamlas provides expert services, training and projects (employment, services, participation) Housing services for students in Helsinki, Lauttasaari (Hoas) Staff total of 30 people www.vamlas.fi

3. Strategic themes Children and families: Accessibility of services Participation Transition to paid work Youth: Inclusion and independant life Schools Education Rehabilitation Employment

4. Children and families Network for ngo’s and families International summer camps ETU –project for immigrant families with disabled children Lobbying and follow- up on legistlation and services

5. Inclusion and Independence Fashion show and projects Support for studies and employment Development of housing services Free time activities for those who want – Girls evenings – Movie nights

6. Transition to work Awards for innovation and best practises Expert seminars Training Job coaching projects Working with employers