One way that I try to play my part is by advocating for the cause and opening doors for them to get opportunities. Currently while I work with the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), I have been focusing on the Danny Williams School for the Deaf which is a primary education school that caters to children with hearing impairments and those from families with hearing impairments.
Although they have just about 100 students enrolled, the school has a number of needs, but financial constraints make it exceedingly difficult for them to improve their facilities and provide a more enhanced environment for the students.
(click here for a recent article in the Jamaica Observer)
I entered the school in a competition where they would get the chance to win a free pint makeover from BH Paints. Currently they do need a paint makeover and this would be an excellent way of improving the aesthetics of the school. In order for the school to win though, persons have to vote for Danny Williams School for the Deaf through the BH Paints Facebook page. Each person can vote daily and each vote gives the opportunity for you to win a paint makeover for yourself (I believe that opportunity is only for Jamaican/Caribbean voters though).
Working with these kids has helped me to appreciate one of the things I often taken for granted - my ability to hear; and it has motivated me to do more work with the JAD.
Currently I am working on a scholarship fund for Deaf students that I hope to have in place for the 2012-2013 academic year. But until those plans are finalised and donation forms are available, I urge you all to vote for Danny Williams School for the Deaf so they can get their paint makeover, and to check out the JAD website for more information on how you can help.
If you're interested in making a donation, finding out more information or visiting the school with me, contact me and let me know so we can set everything up.
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