A Legacy of Care and Specialized Learning
Dedicated to providing individualized educational and learning experiences that focus on both the strength and weakness of each student.
Our Story
How We Started
2019
The Osana Foundation started out of a need and with prayer. In 2014, I returned to Trinidad with my adult son who has autism. There were no programs, no social support systems to assist him in the community. There were three other children who were diagnosed with autism, two of whom were not attending school. There was also one adolescent with Down Syndrome and she was attending a pre- school. Her mom had to work and she needed to be supervised. So seeing the need, I was moved to compassion and decided to do something about it.
I renovated my garage and changed it into a learning center. On 26th July, 2019 Osana was registered as an NGO and we started The Osana Day Training Center in September 2019 with 5 participants.
2026
Almost seven years later Osana continues to impact the lives of the differently abled children and adolescents in our community. We survived Covid with online classes for our children.
Today we have 15 registered participants with 2 age groups in our day program. Pre school, school aged children and adolescents. Some of our children have transitioned into main stream and we are so proud of this accomplishment.
We meet 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm and we follow the Ministry of Education’s Calendar Schedule. Students can be dropped off at 8:15 am and we also have early drop off services for a fee. Children can be picked up from 2:30pm in the afternoon and there is a late fee for late pick up. Our classes are small and individualized with a ratio of 6 to 1.
Our staff is comprised of Program Director, three classroom instructors and one agriculture instructor. Professionals Make up our Board of Directors and we are thankful for the support, advice, recommendations and training that they give.
We are also thankful for our Speech Therapist Ms. Tenille St. Louis, who has been providing on line communication development sessions with our instructors and participants. She is indeed a blessing! Osana is thankful to Almighty God, Supporters, Parents, Staff, Board, Community and of course, our Participants.
What Makes Us Different in How We Teach
We don’t see a diagnosis; we see a discovery waiting to happen.
- Our Teaching Philosophy We are a special needs program that focuses on Individualized growth, ensuring that no child is lost in the system.
- Multisensory Engagement We move beyond textbooks by integrating sight, sound, touch, and movement into every lesson, ensuring that complex concepts are accessible to every type of learner.
- Adaptive Milestone Tracking Instead of following a rigid, age-based curriculum, we design flexible learning paths that celebrate progress based on each child's specific abilities and personal growth.
- Integrated Therapeutic Learning We weave social-emotional support and physical development directly into the school day, making growth a natural part of every activity rather than a separate session.
Our Core Values
Individualized Growth
Creating tailored learning paths that honor the unique pace, strengths, and potential of every student.
Compassionate Inclusion
Where every child is seen for their abilities and is treated with unwavering dignity.
Empowered Advocacy
We equip our students with the confidence and practical tools necessary to navigate the world with as much independence as possible.
Meet the StaffClick on the Staff Name (below the image) for more information.
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