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The mission of the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society is: To work towards the development of local services available to individuals with Down Syndrome in the fields of health, psychology, education and social services. To provide direct and indirect support to individuals with Down Syndrome, their parents and their families. To promote public awareness of Down Syndrome in both the local and expatriate communities. To create an information centre to support research and studies of issues related to Down Syndrome. To identify and overcome obstacles in the education, rehabilitation and employment of youth with Down Syndrome. To reinforce relationships with professional bodies, national clubs and schools for children with special needs. | Acronym: bdss
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Handicap and Special Needs has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Bahrain - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Bahrain data
- Its integrity score of 30 is below most of the 73 charities in Bahrain GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Bahrain data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHandicap and Special Needs is an education nonprofit based in Manama, Bahrain. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Handicap and Special Needs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 30 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Bahrain is 32/100.
Handicap and Special Needs is located in Manama, Bahrain.
Handicap and Special Needs is classified as an Education organization, based in Bahrain. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Handicap and Special Needs is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Bahrain nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The mission of the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society is: To work towards the development of local services available to individuals with Down Syndrome in the fields of health, psychology, education and social services. To provide direct and indirect support to individuals with Down Syndrome, their parents and their families. To promote public awareness of Down Syndrome in both the local and expatriate communities. To create an information centre to support research and studies of issues related to Down Syndrome. To identify and overcome obstacles in the education, rehabilitation and employment of youth with Down Syndrome. To reinforce relationships with professional bodies, national clubs and schools for children with special needs... Handicap and Special Needs is an education organization based in Bahrain.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bahrain under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Handicap and Special Needs is listed in Bahrain. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Handicap and Special Needs is listed in Bahrain. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Handicap and Special Needs
- What is Handicap and Special Needs?
- Handicap and Special Needs is a education non-governmental based in Manama, Bahrain. The mission of the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society is: To work towards the development of local services available to individuals with Down Syndrome in the fields of health, psychology, education and social services. To provide direct and indirect support to individuals with Down Syndrome, their parents and their families. To promote public awareness of Down Syndrome in both the local and expatriate communities. To create an information centre to support research and studies of issues related to Down Syndrome. To identify and overcome obstacles in the education, rehabilitation and employment of youth with Down Syndrome. To reinforce relationships with professional bodies, national clubs and schools for children with special needs. | Acronym: bdss
- Where is Handicap and Special Needs located?
- Headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.
- Is Handicap and Special Needs trustworthy?
- Handicap and Special Needs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Handicap and Special Needs's website?
- http://b-dss.org/
- Are donations to Handicap and Special Needs tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Bahrain under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.