We are pleased to invite you to join us on celebrating the launch of the book: , which the Chinese version was translated and published online by Eden Social Welfare Foundation. Also thank to Dr. Wan-Ping Lee of the Department of Social Work of Soochew University in Taipei for working with us to review the content assuring the high quality of the Chinese version. This book evaluates the accessible transportation for the children with disabilities in developing countries. Through case study and analysis, this book provides a comprehensive evaluation on the school transportation projects for children with disabilities in various countries. It provides policy makers, schools, families, with recommendation and viable solutions so that the access to education can be improved for children with disabilities. This book was written by Access Exchange International (AEI), is a non-profit agency promoting accessible public transport for persons with disabilities and seniors in low-income regions around the world. With great privilege, Eden was invited to proceed Chinese translation and to publish in Chinese-speaking regions.

After Lu graduated from vocational high school, mother Lu, who hopes her daughter can be more independent, reached out to Chih-Yu for help again. Later Chih-Yu and Eden referred Lu to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Center for Persons with Disabilities, Labor Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government, for vocational training. Currently, she is now having the assembling personnel training twice a week

The term Slow-Flying Angel is used to describe children who need support of early intervention. Just like every other kid, they study and play. The only difference is that they learn and grow just a little bit slower than others.

Due to hearing impairment, children with hearing issues face many challenges in their studies. In addition to the support from their families, they also require professional assistances. Early intervention in the ‘golden period’ would add wings of hope for those hearing impaired children, and provide a brighter future for them. "A-mah"(grandma in Taiwanese) is very simple term to pronounce for most of the children but Dede’s grandmother felt so grateful when she heard that Dede said it. Dede, who is with hearing impairment, is now able to understand and speak. All these achievements should give credit to Dede’s grandmother and his family for their continuous dedication and support, as well as the efforts of the teachers in Fongshan Early Intervention Day Care Center.

April 4th is known as the International Mine Awareness Day. Eden has been dedicating ourselves to improve the livelihood of the landmine survivors in South East Asia since 2015. Nowadays, there are many people and familes still affected by landmine so we would like to take this opportunity to share an inspiring story of a landmine survivor in Vietnam, who is also one of our 2019 Landmine Ambassadors.

The theme of this year is Human Relationships. Social work is about connections: the connection between care-givers and care-users; between care-users and the community; and the between care-users and the health care system etc. Connection happens in multi levels and across areas. The most importantly, humans are the key component of these connections.  

In order to meet us for the interview, CHIEN-PIN came to Qishan Early Intervention Center in Kaohsiung County early in the morning. He is now a senior student major in Hospitality at the vocational high school. Even with the minor intellectual disability, he recently obtained two professional certificates – one in Baking, and the other in Chinese Cuisine (level 3).

Today (17th March 2020) is known as the World Social Work Day (WSWD).

Whenever noticing people in need of help, Li-Ping Wang never walks away. Instead, she offers her help as much as she could. When Li-Ping started her volunteer service at Eden’s Yilan Education and Nursing Institute, she explored this different world and provide her care to those in need with her heart. Li-Ping said, “I’ve always wanted to try volunteer work and now my wish finally come true.” She has been wanting to offer her help for a long time but the plan never works out due to her schedule.

After well-established business destroyed in one night, Gideon Lee, in his deep desperation and sadness, has accidentally encountered an organization for people with disabilities, which provides him a different perspective towards his life. He later devoted himself in the area of Vocational Rehabilitation and promoted Supported Employment. And all of these have blazed a new trail and expanded his realm of life!