# Disability inclusion initiatives in Samsun

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disability-inclusion-initiatives-in-samsun
> Updated: 2026-09-20T08:53:35.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

In Samsun, various initiatives have been implemented to support individuals with disabilities through social and educational programs.

In early September, the Bafra Association for the Visually Impaired, with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, organized a five-day nature camp titled “Doğayı Geziyoruz, Engelleri Aşıyoruz” (We Explore Nature, We Overcome Obstacles). The camp hosted 149 participants and their families, offering activities such as nature walks, cultural tours, and visual arts workshops to promote social participation and psychosocial support.

Following this, the Samsun Metropolitan Municipality launched the ‘Inclusive Science Workshops: Discovering Together Project’ in collaboration with TÜBİTAK and local health and education directorates. This initiative provides free scientific demonstrations, design work, and educational games specifically for students with mild intellectual disabilities and their siblings at the Bilim Samsun facilities.

## Claims

- The Inclusive Science Workshops: Discovering Together Project aims to make science more accessible and fun for special needs children. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The project is being implemented under the TÜBİTAK 4008 program for inclusive society applications for special individuals. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The workshops are designed for students with mild intellectual disabilities in the 2nd level of special education and their middle school-aged siblings. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The project activities are free of charge and include support for materials, transportation, and meals. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The science workshops are scheduled to continue until September 25. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Samsun launches inclusive science workshops for special needs children

Samsun Metropolitan Municipality has launched free science workshops for special needs children and their siblings through the TÜBİTAK 4008 program, running until September 25.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-launches-inclusive-science-workshops-for-special-needs-children

### 2026-09-05: Samsun hosts five-day nature camp for people with disabilities

A five-day camp for 149 people with disabilities and their families was held in Samsun, Turkey, to promote social inclusion through nature activities and cultural tours.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsun-hosts-five-day-nature-camp-for-people-with-disabilities

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