Education Mexico Project #56181

Help Bring 16 Deaf Kids to School in Mexico

by Escuela de Educacion Especial de San Miguel de Allende AC

Project Report | May 23, 2023
There's Nothing More Beautiful Than A Happy Child!

By Sharon Doherty | Project Leader

The new passenger van has had a profound impact on the lives of children who travel a significant distance to and from school. Previously, these young deaf students faced numerous challenges, including irregular public bus schedules, long and dusty walks to the bus stop from their homes, and the inability of family members to bring them by bus. Consequently, they frequently missed school, disrupting their education. However, the introduction of the new van has brought about a remarkable change.

Let's consider the story of Eric, an 11-year-old boy who is profoundly deaf and lives in a community far from San Miguel de Allende. Due to his parents' work commitments and therefore the absence of a person to bring him to school, Eric had been unable to attend EEESMA School for the Deaf for the past five years. This resulted in a significant gap in his education, particularly in his literacy skills. Fortunately, the addition of the new school van has transformed Eric's circumstances. He now travels to and from school every day alongside 12 other students residing between Dolores Hidalgo and San Miguel. Eric, along with his classmates, stands to benefit tremendously from this development, and the burden on their families has been significantly alleviated.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the generous individuals who have contributed to this initiative, enabling Eric and others to receive the education in Mexican Sign Language that they truly deserve. However, the ongoing operation of the van incurs costs such as the driver's salary, gasoline, insurance, and maintenance. To ensure the continuity of this vital program, we kindly request your continued support. Your contribution will have a tangible and invaluable impact on the lives of these children, making a lasting difference. Together, let us seize this opportunity to transform lives and provide these young individuals with the education they need to thrive.

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Jan 30, 2023
The Van Has Finally Arrived!

By Sharon Doherty | Project Leader

We are pleased to announce that the long awaited passenger van, gifted to EEESMA School for the Deaf by way of a grant from the San Miguel Community Foundation has arrived! The brand new 14-seater 2023 Nissan Urvan will be put into service very soon.

Javier, the Jewelry Making Workshop Instructor, employed by EEESMA for over seven years now, has agreed to take on the position of Chief Driver with the responsibility of driving the students to and from school each day. He has acquired a special drivers licence and certificate to fulfill the legal requirements of the position. Now we only have to finalize the acquisition of insurance and registration as a private transport vehicle for transportation of children.

As a trial, the first designated route for the van will be starting at the city of Dolores Hidalgo, 45 kilometers away from San Miguel, where eight students of various ages live. Driving down to San Miguel along the Dolores Hidalgo highway will then allow Javier to pick up five more students who live in rural communities along the way. There are many advantages to having this service for the children. It means they won't have to walk a long distance each morning to catch the public bus, they will meet the van on the school's schedule rather than waking before dawn to follow the public bus schedule and it won't be necessary for their parents to accompany them each day, often a hardship for them. The older students will watch over the younger ones during the trip. A win-win for all concerned!

We are excited to learn how this new venture helps get the kids to school over the trial period of the next several weeks. We will be back to you soon with a report and photos of how things are progressing.

It's a very exciting time for EEESMA School for the Deaf and the students who travel a long distance to attend school. Thank you for supporting this very worthwhile project and helping to make it a reality.

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Oct 3, 2022
Your Support Makes Deaf Kids Success Possible!

By Sharon Doherty | Assistant Project Leadeer

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Organization Information

Escuela de Educacion Especial de San Miguel de Allende AC

Location: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato - Mexico
Website: http://www.eeesma.com
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Project Leader:
John Doherty
San Miguel de Allende , Guanajuato Mexico

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Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.

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