Best Practices – Shared

Submission date: 10/16/2008
Submitted by: Wanda Nitiss
Provider name: Shared (Miami Public Schools and WSC, Children’s Trust)
APD Area: 11

Practice
Working together with the Miami Public Schools, WSC, and the Children’s Trust this school aged person who has Down Syndrome received a scholarship to attend the Shake-A-Leg summer camp.

Who Benefits? How?
This young lady was able to attend an enriching summer program that includes people who do not have disabilities. The interaction with the other summer campers increased her: self esteem, socialization, and swimming skills. Her younger brother, not disabled, also attended the camp.