caring that makes a difference emirates international school – jumeirah
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CARING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCEEMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – JUMEIRAH
ACTIVITY - Make a ‘T’
• Use all 4 pieces to form the English alphabet ‘T’
Solution
12 3
4
Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mission, Vision and Goal
ANTHONY K. SHRIVER, FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
Created in 1989 to foster one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Mr. Shriver first inspired his college peers to personally collaborate in expanding the realm of opportunities that persons with intellectual disabilities should experience.
Today, through Mr. Shriver's stewardship and entrepreneurial spirit, Best Buddies has grown into a leading nonprofit entity with increasing international reach across six continents; establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
BEST BUDDIES TIME COMMITMENT
• One academic year
• Contact once a week
• Visit twice a month
• One group outing / term
Long Term Vision
• Integration in our schools and communities
• Education of students, citizens, and employers
about needs and ABILITIES
• Best Buddies in every corner of the world
Friendship Opportunity Education Leadership Change
BUDDY AMBASSADORS
Buddy Ambassadors are participants with intellectual
disabilities who earn their title through completion of a rigorous training curriculum provided by Buddies United In Leadership Development (BUILD).
BUILD is a Best Buddies program that enhances the lives of participants with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for leadership development and self advocacy.
The select group of Buddy Ambassadors highlighted exhibit excellence in articulating the Best Buddies mission and are featured presenters at Best Buddies International events.
Activities Conducted by Best Buddies at EIS- J
• BBQ• Bowling• Cinema• Drumming for a cause• Outing - park• In-school inclusion: Painting, charity fashion show• Annual Prom – A Night to Remember• Limo ride• Future Plan: Sports, Music, Theatre…
ART SALE
Art Sale by students with special needsWhen? 3rd March 2015
Time? 3:30-6:30pmWhere? Canteen holding area
Where will the proceeds go? Senses School for special needs – day care center
and orphanage
Activities participated in ….. Down Syndrome Walk Walk for Autism
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have”. - Margaret Mead
Show empathy, compassion and
respect towards the needs and feelings
of others.Have a personal commitment for
service and act to make a positive difference in the
lives of others who are differently abled
Appreciate ones own culture and personal histories as well as the values and traditions of other.Willing to interact with individuals that are different and are willing to grow from the experience…..
Understand and appreciate others
perspectives Value individuals who are different from us
and learn fromthem ways to face and
overcome life’s
challenges.
Understand and express ideas and information
through the use of language Use other forms of communication like sign
language….Be a respectful listener
Students learn to interact and work in collaboration with the family .
Explore and understand the condition of their buddy in order to interact and in a meaningful friendship.Design and plan activities that have both local and global significance
Thoughtfully consider ideas and experiences of self and othersWork to understand strengths and weaknesses in order to support on learning and personal development
• Plan and organize events• Leadership skills• Builds character
Approach unfamiliar situations with courage and forethought.Learn to form
friendships with individuals who are physically and / or
intellectually challenged and make a positive difference
in their lives
Helping Hands
ADOPT A CAMP
PINK WEEK
Pink Week• EIS-J pink week donation to Dubai Hospital
covered on Asianet can be seen on the following instagram link
• https://instagram.com/eisjpinkweek/
Parent coffee afternoon
Pink glove dance
Thank you
