Project give a voice
Please read. We need your help!
We have been visiting the Sol y Luna school since 2017. Every year we reach out to the school to ask what the children need. Some years it is diapers and wipes. Other years it is learning and sensory tools and some years it is soap and hand sanitizer.
Every year, we deliver the supplies and I lead a yoga class in my "perfect Spangish" LOL. The class is for the kids, but our retreat guests often join in. The kids are so social and friendly that no one wants to sit on the sidelines. The children in this program are all non verbal or have significantly limited speech. It always amazes me that they are so happy, even with all of their challenges.
Many of you already know that we have a child who is non verbal. He communicates with an iPad and it has been life changing for him. Before Aidan learned to speak with his iPad he was agitated, frustrated and often down right angry. Aidan is very smart and has an awesome personality. He is sweet, silly, sarcastic and can even be a bit bossy. All of this without a voice! Once Aidan learned to use his iPad he was able to share his true personality. He was not an angry and explosive person. He was a little boy trapped in a body without a voice. Try to imagine this and how it would feel to live this way. Having all of your thoughts, but no voice to express them. Could you live without your voice?
For years I have wanted to introduce iPads to these kids, but the technology is useless without the training. So I thought, why not bring the the training as well? To do this, I need your help
Every year, we deliver the supplies and I lead a yoga class in my "perfect Spangish" LOL. The class is for the kids, but our retreat guests often join in. The kids are so social and friendly that no one wants to sit on the sidelines. The children in this program are all non verbal or have significantly limited speech. It always amazes me that they are so happy, even with all of their challenges.
Many of you already know that we have a child who is non verbal. He communicates with an iPad and it has been life changing for him. Before Aidan learned to speak with his iPad he was agitated, frustrated and often down right angry. Aidan is very smart and has an awesome personality. He is sweet, silly, sarcastic and can even be a bit bossy. All of this without a voice! Once Aidan learned to use his iPad he was able to share his true personality. He was not an angry and explosive person. He was a little boy trapped in a body without a voice. Try to imagine this and how it would feel to live this way. Having all of your thoughts, but no voice to express them. Could you live without your voice?
For years I have wanted to introduce iPads to these kids, but the technology is useless without the training. So I thought, why not bring the the training as well? To do this, I need your help
SO, LET ME INTRODUCE....................................................................
Kristi Peak-Oliveira, M.S. CCC-SLP
has dedicated her career of over thirty years to helping individuals with disabilities find their voice through Augmentative Communication and other assistive technologies. She has been with Easterseals Massachusetts for over twenty years and serves as Assistant Director of Assistive Technology Services. In addition to her administrative duties Kristi provides Augmentative Communication evaluations, consultations and training to children and adults in a variety of settings including schools, group homes and day programs.
has dedicated her career of over thirty years to helping individuals with disabilities find their voice through Augmentative Communication and other assistive technologies. She has been with Easterseals Massachusetts for over twenty years and serves as Assistant Director of Assistive Technology Services. In addition to her administrative duties Kristi provides Augmentative Communication evaluations, consultations and training to children and adults in a variety of settings including schools, group homes and day programs.
Alyssa is a Behavior Therapist with over ten years of experience working with both children and adults with various developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder. She earned her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University and is working towards obtaining her BCBA certification. Alyssa prides herself in her empathetic and adaptable approach to ABA therapy, and is truly passionate about aiding in the care of client-specific, functional skills, that can help those with autism and other special needs, overcome their greatest challenges, and live life to it’s fullest potential!
These amazing ladies have volunteered two weeks of their lives to help 12 Peruvian children find their voice through assisted technology. Namaste Yoga Retreats has significantly discounted the cost of their stay, but as you know I am a small business and I can't do it alone. I need your help!
Donation Opportunity
Full sponsorship of one therapist - $5150
Includes 2 week stay, round trip international flight from Boston to Lima Peru, roundtrip trip domestic flight from Lima to Cusco, meal plan, day trip to Machu Picchu (one day off) and airport transfers.
Sponsor a therapist's two week stay - $3400
Includes 2 week stay, meal plan, day trip to Machu Picchu (one day off) and airport transfers.
Sponsor a therapist's international flight - $1400
This is a round trip flight from Boston to Lima, Peru
Sponsor a therapist's domestic flight - $350
This is a roundtrip trip from Lima to Cusco
Donation of any amount
Every little bit helps. Please donate what you can. Lots of small donations can add up to something great.
How to donate:
Venmo- @Patricia-Glynn-1 (photo with blue dress)
Please add "Sol y Luna Donation" in notes section
Checks- payable to "Namaste Yoga Retreats" Please add "Sol y Luna Donation" in notes section.
Mail to: Tricia Glynn
402 Moraine Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
Donation Opportunity
Full sponsorship of one therapist - $5150
Includes 2 week stay, round trip international flight from Boston to Lima Peru, roundtrip trip domestic flight from Lima to Cusco, meal plan, day trip to Machu Picchu (one day off) and airport transfers.
Sponsor a therapist's two week stay - $3400
Includes 2 week stay, meal plan, day trip to Machu Picchu (one day off) and airport transfers.
Sponsor a therapist's international flight - $1400
This is a round trip flight from Boston to Lima, Peru
Sponsor a therapist's domestic flight - $350
This is a roundtrip trip from Lima to Cusco
Donation of any amount
Every little bit helps. Please donate what you can. Lots of small donations can add up to something great.
How to donate:
Venmo- @Patricia-Glynn-1 (photo with blue dress)
Please add "Sol y Luna Donation" in notes section
Checks- payable to "Namaste Yoga Retreats" Please add "Sol y Luna Donation" in notes section.
Mail to: Tricia Glynn
402 Moraine Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
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