On Friday, December 9, 2016, International University of Sarajevo opened the exhibition of the pictures painted by children with disabilities. On 2nd of December 2016, International Psychology Students Association Balkans organized an event regarding the World Day of Persons with Disabilities at International University of Sarajevo. IPSA invited children from Vladimir Nazor Centar za odgoj, obrazovanje i rehabilitaciju (Centar for Education and Rehabilitation). Advisor to and Representative for the Rector Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhamed Ali and the director of Vladimir Nazor Zulfo Ahmetovic were among those who attended this event, as well as a huge number of IUS academic staff, personnel and students.
Children from Vladimir Nazor performed a play called “ Seherzada I 1001 Noci” ( Sehrazat and 1001 nights). After the performance, along with IUS psychology students they had creative workshops in which they played games, danced and drew these pictures. Moreover they made this picture of handprints together with our students and some of our professors from Psychology department as a sign of friendship.
‘‘I have a very nice educational tool called "Treatment with Occupation" and I see that I have emerged incredible contemporary works from these children who are described as "mentally handicapped". The exhibition is full of life and very beautiful works. I was fascinated by the visual art materials.’’ said Advisor to and Representative for the Rector Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhamed Ali.
Fostering self-reliance and skills development of children with disabilities: these have been the year-long goals of IUS. IUS aimed to support young people with disabilities and engage them to the life. The exhibition was launched to show this to the general public that creative products can be created by children with disabilities, and to provide a networking opportunity for the children with IUS students.
