About
NPO no: 206-349
The Shumeez Scott Foundation (SSF) was established in 2018, located in Cape Town (South Africa). We are a registered NPO Organisation complaint with a Section 18 A Exemption Certificate, focusing on individuals with Down Syndrome and Special Needs.
We motivate and assist these young adults to become self-sustaining and aim to provide opportunities for work empowerment and uplift their social life within the society.
PBO no: 93007953
The Shumeez Scott Foundation was founded by Ms Shumeez Scott, who at a young age seemed determined to make a difference in her own life and in the lives of others.
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Being Down syndrome herself, her life’s motto has become the ethos of the foundation …’IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT”…
The SSF is situated in the heart of the local community.
We believe all young adults with special needs can embrace who they are, can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
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Empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people living with Down Syndrome and Special needs.
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Provide Social and Educational events for individuals with Down Syndrome and Special Needs and their families to meet, support interact and learn.
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Integrate them into society where they can reach their full potential through education and skills training, so that they can thrive with dignity and respect.
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Create community awareness to remove stigma attached to Down Syndrome and show they can live with proper support systems in place.
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Provide assistance and support to parents of individuals with Down Syndrome and Special needs.
Our Vision
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Obtain a facility to provide all the necessary services mentioned so that our young adults can be occupied on a daily basis to prepare them to integrate into society.
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Onboard qualified Professionals, viz. Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Dietician, Social Workers etc, to assist at the facility.
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Create Community awareness to remove stigma attached to Down Syndrome and show they can live normal lives with the proper support systems in place.
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Provide assistance and support to parents of individuals with Down Syndrome and Special needs.