Bahamas

In January and May of 2011, a group of students from the University of Dubuque traveled to Abaco, Bahamas to help a school in need. In January we spent 14 days in Abaco, assisting with anything they needed. We implemented a sensory program, rebuilt an obstacle course, taught class, assisted teachers, and provided ideas. Every Child Counts is a school for special needs students who are not accepted into the other schools. These students have a range of disabilities and need the extra assistance from teachers and staff. The principal of ECC started the school for her autistic sons, along with all of the other children.

In May, I returned to Abaco with another group from the University of Dubuque. We helped in the classrooms, helped with Special Olympics, implemented water therapy, and I tutored a child. It was great to see familiar faces in May, and I was able to spend more time with the children and teachers at ECC. This was an amazing experience that changed my life,

Take a look at our journey:)

My class in January

painting the obstacle course

girls in January

tutoring Luke in May

Tago, Briana, and Carson

my class in May

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