Projet

Le Village des Enfants Extraordinaires

Le Village des Enfants Extraordinaires is a French non-profit organization dedicated to creating educational and playful spaces adapted for children and teenagers with disabilities, particularly cognitive or behavioral disorders, as well as their families. In September 2023, it inaugurated its first pilot center in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, offering a variety of activities such as dance, music, visual arts, and motor skill courses in an inclusive and supportive environment. The goal is to encourage learning through play, reduce isolation among families, and promote social inclusion from an early age. VILDEO has been awarded numerous prizes and distinctions for technological and social innovation in the fields of solidarity and disability.

The MAD Foundation provides financial support to the Village des Enfants Extra-Ordinaires by contributing to the costs associated with children’s access to the Village, including participation in weekly educational workshops and open-access activities.

Le Village des Enfants Extraordinaires in a few figures:

40 Up to 40 children and teenagers with disabilities, aged 6 to 20, can be accommodated each half-day, reaching a total annual capacity of approximately 1,000 children.

105 Around 100 families with annual subscriptions benefit from the Village's friendly play spaces and available resources

5 5 complementary activity hubs designed to stimulate the five senses and enhance everyday life skills (Cultural, Artistic, Manual Creativity, Motor Skills, Digital

25 25 weekly workshops conducted in small groups covering a variety of disciplines such as dance, circus arts, music, visual arts, karate, cooking, puppetry, etc.

10 10 art therapists and artist-instructors supervise and lead the weekly small-group workshops.