No KIND Left Behind with Abigail Salazar, Founder of I Learn Child Center in the Philippines

For today’s episode we are going around the world to hear from an unsung hero of the KIND community. Abigail Salazar founded the I Learn Child Center in Batan, Aklan in the Philippines over twenty years ago to help children with disabilities, delays or learning challenges get the education they deserve.

What started as a directed effort to help her young nephew with a speech delay, has grown into a school with multiple teachers and dozens of students. Children are taught alongside neurotypical peers, regardless of the diagnosis or their family’s ability to pay.

Abigail is a fierce advocate for the KIND population, refusing to allow physical or mental differences to be marginalized, even in the face of governmental disregard. She receives no financial support other than the $42 per month from families who can afford it.

I know you will be inspired by Abigail’s story! The school does not have the money to have a website, but if you are willing to help, please contact the school at ilcc.batanaklan@gmail.com.

Did you hear I have a new book??   Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose While Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences is available for preorder! Visit www.findingkind.myshopify.com to get your copy today!  

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