I have a wide variety of experiences that I know will be of great asset to The United Way. In my most recent position I was working with a start-up and know what it is like to be with a growing organization. With this start-up, I’ve had to immerse myself in learning complex systems in a limited amount of time. It’s allowed me to refine the way I approach obstacles, so I can absorb and apply the information to best serve the company. Reflecting on my previous positions, I know that I was the happiest when I was involved in an organization called Break the Barriers. I was able to work day in and day out with special needs students and teach them how to play sports. Beyond teaching them sports, I was able to invoke confidence, strength, and
I see the value in contributing time and work to an organization that helps others in need. Many people depend on food donations and the service and work provided by many people of the organization are making positive impact in the
My husband and I coached teams and took them to tournaments everywhere. After I was done my school life I was a part of accreditation committee for BIA schools. I served on this committee for about 44 years until I retired. I still have loved ones who are alive and well today such as my son, cousins, and grandchildren. I wish I were still there with them and with the schools to help them, but maybe after hearing this you will go out and do something for your community.
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I wanted my son to learn that he was part of a special population with the same rights and needs and that he was not alone. My family, friends and co-workers participated in the Autism Speaks fundraising walk in 2010, at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne, Florida. Being part of that activity, helped us realized that Autism Spectrum Disorder did not discriminate race, religion, sex, social or economic status. We understood that anyone can be affected with this condition. I learned to become an advocate for my son and to desperately investigate for all the services available for him.
I was introduced to Special Olympics through NHS. I am now an Adaptive Partner and work with the athletes in my school. I have gone sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing,and played basketball with these kids. I have made a lot of new friends and memories through Special Olympics. Special Olympics has taught me a variety of life skills.
I can contribute my knowledge of social justice and ability to be a community servant to this organization. My long-term life goal is to become a hospital owner in multiple underrepresented areas and foreign countries. Being a community servant, one can build character while helping open doors or provide opportunities for those who are less fortunate. I’ve read the many articles of the large groups of Alpha men graduating from Meharry Medical College, that have had such a huge impact on the surrounding communities by giving a helping hand when needed. It’s the small things that count and makes me eager to join the previous groups of male leaders striving to achieve their goals, which defy all odds against
"The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. " This statement is still used today and is something that Special Olympians live by. The world has opened their eyes to people with disabilities, they’ve come to accept them and appreciate them for who they are. From the very first Special Olympics in 1968 to present day there has been a tremendous growth, from 1,000 participants to over three million today, the organization continues to grow. At the first games there were three events the athletes could participate in, today there are over thirty, something for every person to learn to do.
This experience made me realize that I impact and I am a role model in so many children's lives and I try to live my life in a positive manner knowing that there are others people watching me like them. Some other ways that I use my athletic leadership as a platform in my civic involvement is in football we can volunteer at places like Hills and Dales or in track we have a service day when we go out to the other Holy Family schools and do yard work/ helps clean around the
I joined Best Buddies to help end the oppression of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jason, a student enrolled in Best Buddies, had few words to say and was hesitant to participating in an arts and craft activity. I persistently tried to break him out of his shell. When I discovered that he loved to play basketball, I facilitated a game between other volunteers and students. By the end of the day, Jason’s personality broke through.
Last year I worked with kids who have Down syndrome and Autism. I showed them how to play football, soccer, and basketball. While it was rewarding for me, it was even more rewarding for the kids. After a few weeks of basketball, Tom, a kid with Down syndrome, was making shots more often than my basketball team was. From then on, playing basketball put a smile on his face because he knew that his skills wouldn't be looked at differently because of his disability.
Volunteering at McKenna Farms Therapy Services I was able to observe pediatric occupational therapy sessions. Not only did I get to observe Occupational Therapy sessions, but I observed Hippotherapy sessions too. What I found so unique about McKenna Farms is that they had Speech Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist all together at one clinic. This allowed me to witness how the different types of therapy fit together and how the therapist would collaborate to find the best way to treat the children. My favorite part was finding ways to communicate with the kids.
Here I worked with individuals of all ages, treating physical, mental and emotional disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, post-traumatic brain injury, and cognitive disorders. These volunteer experiences showed me how diverse the field of occupational therapy is, and this is where I fell in love with the
These are acquired skills I can now utilize them to become a successful Social Worker. I’m currently working for Butterfly Effects which serves children who have been diagnosed with Autism and other learning disabilities. Being able to interact with children has made me more aware that I want to work with children as a social worker. Children are in our community are growing, learning, and thriving every day. As a professional it is my personal responsibility to help cultivate the community in which they grow because they are our future.
This helped me a lot while I was involved in working with the children in the special needs school. Working within this environment has helped me gain a lot of confidence in myself this is because, it has proved to me that I can
Through this service learning experience, I have learned a lot about developing children and how to apply my learning from N1I02 and N1J02 in terms of developmental considerations to help develop trust with my students and build relationships. The skill that I feel was developed the most through this placement was communication. I have always been above average with my communication skills, however, that was with people my own age, or with people who were older than me. I have not had as much experience communicating with people who are significantly younger than I am. It requires a different approach, and the ability to develop trust with the person before you can communicate effectively with them.