********************* McSwian Park INCLUSION PLAYGROUND PROJECT An exciting Cummunity project is taking place in DeSoto County . Though the "grassroots " effect
of children and parents , Hand of Angels, Inc., building a new inclusive playground where all children , regardless of the
abilities , or disabilities can play side-by-side. What makes this project unigue is that it will be the frist playground
in De Soto County to be fully inclusive. Hand of Angels has been working hard on Building playground Working with
the Leadership Classes of DeSoto county to add theplayground in a newly design McSwian Park. The playground is
one of many thing that be add to the park.
Every child a rigt to play . Children learn gross and fine
motor skills, social pragmatism, physical confidence and risk taking skills though play . Nowhere is this more evident than
at a school/ neighborhood playground . We at Hand of Angels see the need for all children to play together which is why we've
stated this effeort building an inclusive playground at Mc Swain Park.
We need your support to Build
this playground ! Any Amount is important to achieving our . The target bidget
to implament the new playground is $55,000 . As of now We on our way in Making the Dream Happen in May 2012. We have
recived funding But we are still of need of donation If you like to the play please Send your donation to Hand of Angels,
Inc.1224 SW Scott Drive Arcadia, Florida 34266 Make payable to Hand of Angels, Inc. and note "Playground Fund .
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To maximize using these funds on eguipment for the playground ,the disign incorportates,
such
as the surface max play turf ccessibility mat.
The project timeline is aggressive
. Installation of the new playground is targeted for Spring 2012.
MISSION STATEMENT
“To promote inclusive communities where all people belong."
Our mission is to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and the community as a whole. We want
to do the following:
Make
the regular environments of our community special for everyone by helping them
become accessible to the needs of a diverse population.
Project a positive image of children and adults with disabilities.
Promote practices that improve the quality of life for all people with
disabilities.
Provide information,
resources, educational materials and training on inclusion and issues that effect the disabled. This would benefit the individual,
children, parents, teachers, school administrators, service providers, businesses, therapists, recreational facilities and
many other areas of our community.
Educate
the public about the exceptional population and how inclusion will benefit everyone.
We want to be your Helping Hand!
Our
goal is for all people to be a part of what every person wants to be, INCLUDED. We want all people to understand
that having a disability is but one small part of the whole person. We are more similar than we are different.
Hello Little Darien
What do you know?
How will you grow?
Who will you know?
Hello Little Darien
What
would you say?
If your first words
Were this day
Hello Little Darien
What will you see?
Who
will you met?
What will you grow-up to be?
With love,
DAD
(Stephen West)
*************************** CELEBRATING INCLUSION
Darien (in lower
left corner) in his "goofy" karate class photo. All student had just moved up in rank. The instructors
as well as the other students in his class are getting a real education on what "Celebrate Inclusion - All People All
The Time" really means. Darien is treated as just another student in the class. Questions are asked and answered
and he has been accepted by everyone. He is actually often the comic relief with his witty statements. ****************
CLICK ON PICTURE TO TAKE YOU TO GOLF TOURNAMENT PAGE
FIRST ANNUAL CELEBRATE INCLUSION GOLF TOURNAMENT Our first annual golf
tournament was held on December 1, 2007 at the Bluffs Golf Course in Zolfo Springs. The golfers played 18 holes and
were treated to dinner when they were done. There were many raffle prizes generously donated by area businesses and
a 50/50 drawing. Trophies were given to the top team with cash prizes for the top three teams. We had a special
tee-off by Darien (Terry's grandson) and his father. We will be having our second golf tournament in March of 2009.
Information will be provided on our website when arrangements are finalized.
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Show your support - CELEBRATE INCLUSION - Click on the car
magnet for ordering information and proudly display how you feel.
****************** VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Brandon is shown here with Terry's other grandchild. Brandon is a dedicated
teen-aged volunteer that won the heart of Zoey during our first ever inclusive summer camp in DeSoto County.
Click to go the Building Blocks to Trantion from Proschool to School
****************** CELEBRATE INCLUSION SUMMER CAMP The past two summers
we have been able to provide an inclusive summer camp experience for the children of DeSoto County. Click on the pictures
below to see the fun we had.
SUMMER CAMP 2008
SUMMER CAMP 2007
Through our Discovery Toy program we were able to provide
Christmas gifts for 39 children currently being serve by the Guardian Ad Litem program of DeSoto County.
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