Our history
The roots of the association reach back to 1999 — when several families raising children with motor disabilities began meeting regularly to discuss their shared concerns.
How it began
In 1999, several families raising children with motor disabilities began meeting regularly to discuss their shared concerns — their children's health, education and access to rehabilitation. These informal conversations gradually grew into more structured meetings.
The turning point came when rehabilitation specialists joined the group of parents and the initiative grew into something more significant. For two years the group organised educational seminars and rehabilitation trips, until the parents decided to establish an official organisation with legal status.
Official founding: 7 December 2001 in Riga.
The association "Latvian Children with Motor Disabilities" was registered to bring families together more effectively and to address the systemic challenges faced by families raising children with motor disabilities.
Our journey through the years
The key events that shaped the organisation into what it is today.
- 11999
First parent meetings
An informal group of parents began meeting regularly and sharing experiences about their children's rehabilitation and education.
1999First parent meetings
An informal group of parents began meeting regularly and sharing experiences about their children's rehabilitation and education.
1 - 22001
Founding of the association
On 7 December, the association "Latvian Children with Motor Disabilities" was officially registered in Riga.
22001Founding of the association
On 7 December, the association "Latvian Children with Motor Disabilities" was officially registered in Riga.
- 32005
Regular rehabilitation programmes
We launch ongoing therapy sessions, which become one of the association's core services.
2005Regular rehabilitation programmes
We launch ongoing therapy sessions, which become one of the association's core services.
3 - 42010
Public education
We begin public awareness campaigns about children with motor disabilities and their rights.
42010Public education
We begin public awareness campaigns about children with motor disabilities and their rights.
- 52015
Cooperation with municipalities
We begin systematic cooperation with the Welfare Department and the Education Department of Riga City Council.
2015Cooperation with municipalities
We begin systematic cooperation with the Welfare Department and the Education Department of Riga City Council.
5 - 62018
Rehabilitation centre in Purvciems
A rehabilitation centre is set up on Varžu iela, equipped with specialised equipment, observation cameras and training rooms.
62018Rehabilitation centre in Purvciems
A rehabilitation centre is set up on Varžu iela, equipped with specialised equipment, observation cameras and training rooms.
- 72020
Digital transformation
During the pandemic we move to online consultations and build a library of video resources for parents.
2020Digital transformation
During the pandemic we move to online consultations and build a library of video resources for parents.
7 - 82024
Strategy 2024–2026
The association's new strategy is approved, setting out its development directions for the years ahead.
82024Strategy 2024–2026
The association's new strategy is approved, setting out its development directions for the years ahead.
- 92026
25th anniversary
We celebrate the association's 25th anniversary and launch the AMADEO rehabilitation robot campaign as well as the new website.
202625th anniversary
We celebrate the association's 25th anniversary and launch the AMADEO rehabilitation robot campaign as well as the new website.
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