SPAN was founded by a group of parents of Al Noor, who are also members of staff, to form a liaison between the school and the parent body. This is done through educational talks, workshops as well as fun events for the entire family. SPAN has formed a committee consisting of parents as well as professionals who manage the group.
The objectives of SPAN are:
- To form a forum for discussion of issues of common interest
- To increase parental awareness of the latest technical/ educational advances in the field of special needs
- To share information through workshops, lectures etc
- To increase awareness about the facilities available to children with special needs
- To support the Centre in its fundraising initiatives
- To volunteer services at the Centre
- To encourage interaction amongst parents
- To support each other by sharing resources, organizing respite services
- To create a social platform for special families
- To increase awareness in the society about the field of special needs
- To create a platform that can advocate for change
