A WOMAN from Ondangwa is appealing to parents whose children have special needs to make use of special schools to advance their children’s education.

Victoria Joel (27) has been trying to raise awareness among northern communities that children with learning disabilities can still develop well with the right assistance.

Joel always had a passion for advocating and assisting people living with disabilities, and formed the Circle of Hope Youth Group in 2011, aimed at tackling special needs; education to children living with disabilities.