Category Archives: Jamaica

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Disability Week: Disability Week is being observed by Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), from November 27 to December 3rd in Trelawny. The theme for this year’s event is, ‘Together for a Better World for All… Including Persons with Disabilities in … Continue reading

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Making Friends

 Here we are making friends with the students at the CCCD. It was indeed a blessing to have had the opportunity to bond with these amazing children!

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Education is the KEY

 On one of our visits to the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf, at the Knockpatrick campus in Manchester, we presented the school with over one hundred and fifty pounds of clothing and school supplies. While there we spoke with … Continue reading

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Miss Deaf International 2011

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JDEP’s No Limitations Summer Jam 2011

        What a blast! The boys had such a fantastic time at our 1st Annual JDEP’s No Limitations Summer Jam. The goal was to have all three boys together to build friendship, social skills, communication skills, self-esteem, and to have … Continue reading

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Yadel Home for Children

Yadel Home for Children: New Testament Church of God Old Harbour, Jamaica   Our visit to the Yadel Home for Children: New Testament Church of God; there we gave the girls clothes that were donated through the programme “Donate Old Kids’ Books … Continue reading

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JDEP’s Family Meeting 2011

We met with Roshane, Richard, and their moms for the first time since they signed up for the programme and everything went well. Roshane and Lolly each received a pair of shoes and Richard is in the process of getting his … Continue reading

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Portland Rehabilitation Centre

Portland Rehabilitation Centre  Portland, Jamaica We visited Portland Rehabilitation Centre as part of our community outreach, while there we met with Lloyda McIntyre-Activities Director, volunteers, and patients. Portland Rehab Centre helps those men and women living on the streets, usually due … Continue reading

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The Boy Beggar

                                         May I have your attention please; I need to share a story…a true story out of beautiful Jam Rock of; The Boy Beggar.   As I strolled down the street hoping not to get bothered by the everlasting and persistent … Continue reading

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Richard’s Mom

Our meeting with Richard’s Mom, Sissy, to discuss Richard’s school needs. We learned that she lost her husband ten years ago and since then struggled to keep Richard in school. She loves her son very much and tells us how … Continue reading

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