Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University and Zaporizhzhia Regional Center for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities are expanding their partnership
On October 2, Rector of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University Viktor Greshta and Director of Zaporizhzhia Regional Center of Complex Rehabilitation for Children with Disabilities, Viktoriia Kovaleva, Zaporizhzhia Regional Council, signed the Cooperation Agreement. Svitlana Lysenko, director of the department of social protection of the population of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, also took part in the meeting.
Dean of the Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports Management Svitlana Kokareva, Head of the Department of Special Education Iryna Pushchyna, and Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Olha Kovaleva joined the signing of the contract on behalf of Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University.
The partnership is aimed at combining the educational, scientific and practical potential of the University and the Center and the development of cooperation in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, special education, speech therapy and social support.
Main areas of cooperation:
- expansion of opportunities for practical and clinical training of students
- involvement of Center specialists in improving educational programs, holding guest lectures, trainings and master classes
- organization of joint scientific and applied research, preparation of scientific publications
- participation in conferences, competitions and grant programs
- professional development of Center employees through joint educational, methodical and scientific and practical activities
- exchange of professional experience and scientific and methodological developments
- implementation of joint rehabilitation, correctional development and educational initiatives for children with disabilities and their families
- working out the possibility of introducing a dual form of education and involving the Center as a partner in its implementation
- expansion of opportunities for internships and further employment of graduates
The cooperation between Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University and the Center is a step towards sustainable interaction of education and practice, which combines the training of competitive specialists, the development of science and real support for children with disabilities and their families.
Ahead are new joint projects, professional initiatives, research and opportunities for development.
Together we create an environment where knowledge turns into professional skill, and partnership turns into real change for people.
