By Sharon Doherty | Project Leader
At this time of year we become increasingly aware of the importance of the support that community often provides to us and, in particular, the value to our well being that this support provides. This past December the students from the School for Special Education were invited to participate, along with other local artisans, in the UU Fellowship of San Miguel artisan fair. UU Fellowship is a community of socially aware and active members who have been big supporters of the school for many years and we are ever grateful. The artisan fair however gave the students a rather unique and generous opportunity to showcase and sell their handcrafts in a supportive and caring environment. This not only created business value but also provided encouragement and positive feedback, much needed and appreciatived by our students.
Older students, all Deaf or hearing impaired, attend Vocational Training Programs at Escuela de Educación Especial. These programs, instructed by volunteers for the most part, are a place where the students receive training in creative and marketable skills that will help each of them achieve greater independence in their adult lives. The students brought many of their beautifully handcrafted articles to the fair including creations from the jewelry making, carpentry and the sewing workshops. Front and center were sisters Carla and Azucena, both of whom are Deaf, presenting their beautifully prepared and wonderfully delicious cupcakes to sell at the event.
The fair was a big success, for our students and for everyone attending. We want to thank our friends at UU Fellowship for making this opportunity possible. The students are now even more appreciative of the value that the support from their community provides to them. Next, an important life lesson for our students...in order to truly demonstrate one's gratitude we must pay it forward. In early 2017 the students will visit ALMA, home for the elderly in need, to share smiles and bring joy to others.
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