Who We Are
The Special Needs Education Research and Innovation Centre (SNERIC) is a legally registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) committed to advancing knowledge,innovation, and best practices in special needs and inclusive education in Uganda.Established in 2023 and formally registered in 2025 (Reg. No: INDR173796807NB),SNERIC operates with a national mandate to support inclusive, equitable, and evidence-based responses to disability and diverse learning needs across the country.
SNERIC serves as a collaborative hub bringing together researchers, educators, parents,policymakers, and other professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and learning outcomes of individuals with disabilities. The Centre works with a wide range oftarget populations, including children, youth, and adults with disabilities, as well ascaregivers, teachers, school leaders, therapists, and professionals who engage withpersons with disabilities in educational and community settings.
At its core, SNERIC focuses on research and innovation in inclusive education, early identification and intervention, training and professional development, parent and community outreach, and the development of contextually relevant resources. Through these focus areas, SNERIC seeks to generate evidence, strengthen capacity, influence policy and practice, and promote an inclusive education ecosystem that enable alllearners to reach their full potential.
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