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We Believe Every Youth Has Unlimited Potential
At Skills Beyond Barriers, we believe in creating opportunities for every youth to thrive. By supporting youths with diverse abilities, we foster inclusion, empathy, and personal growth for all involved. Together, we can build stronger, more compassionate communities.
Youths may face different challenges, such as autism, Down syndrome, dyslexia, ADHD, visual or hearing impairments, cystic fibrosis, or physical differences. Regardless of the need, our mission is to empower each youth to reach their full potential while inspiring others to learn, support, and grow alongside them.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality, person-centred support that empowers young people with disabilities to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and increase independence in a safe and supportive environment. We are committed to supporting youths as they grow into young adults, ensuring continuity of care and opportunities during a stage where support needs may change.
Our Belief
We believe in meeting each young person where they are, recognising their unique strengths, and creating opportunities that respect their dignity, potential, and right to participate fully in everyday life.
Our Values
We look beyond labels, focusing on each person's abilities, potential, and journey. Inclusion, empathy, and personal growth are the foundations of everything we do.
Founder
E-mail: info@skillsbeyondbarriers.com
Brief Info
Her psychology background and recent completion of her Masters of Art in Disability Studies (University of Malta), complements her 21 years of experience in the disability sector.
During the years, Melanie has worked as a support worker, educator, ABA therapist, coordinator, and leader with youths and young adults.
Founding Skills Beyond Barriers in December 2023 had been a long term dream that started its journey in Gozo. Thanks to the premises of POTS Malta, Qormi this much-needed service for 13+ years is also being provided in Malta In her free time, Melanie enjoys quiet time, a good dinner, and watching TV series with her partner and their fluffy paw child, Bobby.
Supporting individuals with diverse abilities across Malta.
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