Association Dominique Savio is an institution with the view of helping young people with disabilities in their development. The association helps them to be autonomous which helps them to feel less dependent on other people. Training is also given to parents so that they can continue the work undertaken at the centre at home. It has existed since 2002 and till now has managed to build a family of 8 dedicated staff members and 30 beneficiaries up to adolescents of 15 years old.
Association Dominique Savio has for objectives to:
Work for the destigmatisation of mental disability in Mauritius,
Continuously work on an offer adapted to the needs of beneficiaries,
Seek support, human and financial resources to support the action of the association, and,
Develop communication using IT.
Name: Mrs Sandra Jolicoeur
Address: 5, Shakespeare Lane, Barkly Road, Beau-Bassin
Phone No: 465 5688
Email Address: dsavioass@yahoo.com