Sophia Mendez is a 34 year old married female, born female. She was born in San Antonio, Chile and later migrated to the United States when she was a young girl about the age of 16 with members of her family in order to gain more educational and economic opportunity. Sophia does not currently work, but she is mainly a stay-at-home mom, caring for her and her husband’s three children. Sophia does attend classes at a near-by college. They live in a home that in which Sophia, her husband, and three children reside. Sophia referred her and her family to Child Development Resources (CDR) on a voluntary basis and is seeking support with the development of her children, but since she is a part of the Deaf and hard of hearing community, and has limited speech it may present some troubles in how she receives services in different agencies. She and her family has sought services from CDR willingly and willingly participates in services and events. …show more content…
When Sophia’s mother was giving birth, the doctor had made a medical mistake, resulting in Sophia becoming deaf for the rest of her life. It is unclear what the medical mistake entailed, but it greatly impacted the life of Sophia and how she developed as a young girl. Sophia and her husband have three children of their own, and none of them are hearing impaired. She is worried for her younger two sons because they are not exposed to language as other children may be. She is afraid that they will develop problems with communicating and learning, similar to their oldest daughter. She is seeking services from CDR in order to complete a developmental assessment in order to pinpoint areas in which the two year old child may not be developing
Levana Zamora was born in Guerrero, Mexico. When she was 3 years old her family relocated to the small town of Nacogdoches, Texas to be closer to the Banderas family after a sudden tragedy. She is the only daughter of Ramone & Carmen Zamora. Growing up Levana was always a very courageous,sassy,outspoken,loyal & Loving young girl. Levana has always been incredibly close with her younger cousin Briella Banderas.
Would you believe that the mastermind of three murders could be out of jail in just eight years? Do you think it is fair that the other person involved with the murders was sentenced to life in jail and will only be eligible for parole after serving 25 years? Would it change your mind after knowing that the mastermind is just an 12-year-old? Jasmine Richardson was the 13 year old behind this terrible murder. Most wouldn’t believe someone that young could come up and go through with something that terrible.
Katie Marie Rivera was born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. As a child she went to John Avery Parker Elementary Parker School. There she excelled to be in the honor roll for the 5 years she went there. When she hit 5th grade she transferred to a private all girls middle school, named Our sisters’ School (OSS). OSS was a big change for Katie.
Sofia De La Torre is currently a hardworking, 16-year-old junior at Victory Early College. Sofia was born and raised in Houston, Texas by her parents who are persistent about her getting an education. Her goal is to complete high school with her Associates Degree along with a high G.P.A. Her dream is to become a pediatrician and have many scholarships that would cover most of the expenses for college. Sofia in the end intends to be the second person in her family to complete high school and go to college where she would graduate as a Pediatrician. Her favorite activities include swimming and reading.
Alina Diaz-Hernandez passed peacefully at home on Thursday, November 4, 2103 in Providence, R.I. at the age of 100. Alina is survived by her spouse, Francisca J. Hernandez Ruiz, her best friend, Elhaisha Tatis, her brother, Elias Diaz, her children and grandchildren, Rosalinda Bella Hernandez Rodriguez, Mariela Angelee Hernandez Mendez, and Jose Antonio Hernandez Mendez. She is preceded in death by her mom ,Leonor Anginette Contreras Guillen, her father, Elvis Diaz, her step father, Jeury Tavares , and her brother Derek Diaz and step brother Deury Tavares. Everyone above was/is a resident of Providence, R.I.
As well as the challenge of many professionals encouraging put in hearing aids, making their child “hearing impaired”. Hearing parents are usually unsure of what to do, and end up following the path the professionals recommend. The book really helps emphasize the importance of not doing that. Instead, exposing a the child into the Deaf community would be the best option. They’ll be welcomed with wide arms, and it will help them feel most true to themselves.
Abby Kruse Ms. Grose Spanish II December 10, 2014 Celia Cruz Celia Cruz is best known as one of the most popular salsa performers. She was born October 21st, 1925, in Havana, Cuba. She died on November 10th, 2003 with the devastation of Brain Cancer, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Celia is known as the “Queen of Salsa” as well as “The Queen of Latin music.”
“Maria Padian was born in New York, but when she was five years old she moved to “the country” which was New Jersey in 1960. She grew up on an acre of land and was allowed to roam with her brother.” ( Padian) Both of her parents immigrated to the U.S. “Her father was Irish and her mother Spanish. She didn’t even learn English until she was five years old. Maria Padian says that her mother was like J.Lo, beautiful, a great dancer, and a lot of fun.
Overview: Maria was born in Liverpool, England on the 21st of May in 1961. Her family was her father, Peter Guinan, her loving Mother Patricia Guinan and her older brother Mark Guinan. Her family immigrated to Australia when she was at the age of 15. And even to this day God seems to work wonders in her life. Announcement: When Maria was born, she was baptised into the Catholic Church, this happened 53 years ago.
My full name is Martha Moreno. The name Martha is an Aramaic name that means “Lady”. In the New Testament, Martha, the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, was a housekeeper who was in charge of looking after Jesus when he visited her house. Due to this connection, the name Martha is associated with domestic labor and hospitality. (http://nameberry.com)
Everybody faces challenges and uncertainties and a daily basis. Fortunately, for hearing people their troubles can be trivial. For those who are in the Deaf and hard of hearing culture, however, challenges and uncertainties are not relatively trivial. Over the past several years, the Deaf community has been enterprising for culture awareness. Historically, the media have played an important role in the portrayal of deaf individuals.
Sophia Amoruso ,founder and CEO of Nasty Gal, a business she launched in 2006.Born in San Diego in 1984. Amoruso at a young age started off with nearly anything and now owns one of the fastest growing online retailer in the country. Her first book she ever wrote #GirlBoss is something she wrote to inspire other and talk about entrepreneurship and career advice for young women. Its takes patience and dedication and the effort you put into something you believe will be worth it at the end. #GirlBoss shares Amoroso’s personal story and advice shes giving to young women that wants to start their own business but are intimidated by what they think they are capable of doing.
Dinner date with the Mendez ‘Vega Family. A night with my family of 11 people sitting around the dinner table just enjoying each other’s company. As a family we ate dinner together 6 out of 7 days a week around the dinner table together. A normal meal at my house would consist of Puerto Rican rice (Arroz con Gandules) with some kind of meat.
Selena the “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla Perez was the voice for Tejano music or Tex-Mex music (Texan-Mexican music). This type of music composed of various forms of folk and popular music was given its name from its origin in Central and Southern Texas as well as the Mexican-American population. “The musical traditions of the Tejanos of South Texas and Nortenos of Northern Mexico have been influenced not only by the mother country, Mexico, but also by their Anglo-American, African-American and immigrant neighbors like the Czechs, Bohemians, and Moravians as well as the Germans and Italians.” The development of Tejano music came from repertoires the popular folk dances of the region such as polkas, waltzes, redoves, and rancheras
Strong emphasis is given on nurturing relationships with the families of young children and functioning collaboratively with other professionals. The program offers a series of coursework encircling infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and primary children. Through student teaching, field placements, and practical learning, students build up competence in the use of developmentally appropriate methods and practices. Major themes within the program comprises of understanding and admiring family diversity, supporting families in their roles with young children, and addressing the necessities of children with special needs in comprehensive