Latest update April 11th, 2025 6:58 AM
New Amsterdam Special Needs School receives computers
The New Amsterdam Special Needs School (NASNS) was recently the recipient of two computers with backup systems, compliments of the Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI).
The computers were presented to the school to help the students who are differently able to become computer literate and stay in touch with the advances in technology. The presentation was made at the school situated at Vryman’s Erven, New Amsterdam, by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BBCI, Omadat Samaroo to head of the NASNS Zoya Crandon.
The donation followed a request by the United Women for Special
Chief Executive of the Berbice Bridge Company, Omadat Samaroo hands over the computer to head of the New Amsterdam Special Needs School, Zoya Crandon
Children’s Club (UWSC). The UWSC is a nonprofit organisation which was registered in 1993. One of its main aims is to help children with special needs meet their highest potential by assisting with needed resources such as educational, recreational, life training and welfare assistance.
Speaking at the ceremony, Samaroo said that one of the BCCI objectives is to give back to the community in any way that will be of benefit to the community, especially children. He promised that the BBCI will continue to support the school.
Head mistress Zoya Crandon thanked the BBCI for the timely donation and for showing an interest in the children with special needs. She also thanked the UWSC for the interest they have shown in the children over the years.
One of the computers donated has a television card and can access television stations. The package also includes a hand writing recognition software, web cameras, headphones, speakers and printer.
This school currently has 70 special needs students enrolled. Their ages range between five and 18 years old.
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