Željka Vucinic has been a special education teacher at the General Hospital in Slavonski Brod, Croatia, for the last 12 years. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Belgrade in 1982 where she specialized in working with children with physical disabilities. She is currently working with children of various ages and with a broad range of disabilities. In 2000, Ms. Vucinic founded the Association for the Stimulation and Healthy Development of Children and Youth with a goal to help children in their development, regardless of their disability. Together with a team of experts, all of whom volunteer their time, she provides therapy, rehabilitation, education and counselling for the children.
