My project addressed a need in the community by providing more engaging toys for hearing impaired children. Though people did not really donate a lot of light up toys the toys were more visually
stimulating than auditory. While observing
deaf children a person can quickly tell how they drift towards books with big
pictures, toys that light up and maybe move around. They go for the things that
can be seen not heard because they cannot get the enjoyment out of toys that
make sound. I set up a donation drive in which my goal was to fix this problem. I asked people to donate toys that light up have various textures and move around, as well as asking for money donations. With the toys donated and bought from the money donated those toys went to hearing impaired children at one of the Saint Francis daycare facilities. Thus helping those hearing impaired children be engaged in their activities and find joy and a smile. After finishing this project I really wish I got more donations to give to the kids, but I believe my biggest impact came from the awareness I brought about the issue. I spent a lot of time trying to spread the word to as much people as I could and any time someone asked me about the project in detail I made sure I was very precise. I feel my project not only brought a smile on those kids faces, but also bring more attention to children with disabilities.
Your project was admirable and definitely made a difference to the children that recieved the toys!
ReplyDeleteCJ, I was not aware of this before you presented your project in class. I'm so glad to have learned about it, though! I think it's wonderful how you're helping out deaf children. Their situation needs more attention and consideration.
ReplyDeleteCJ,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you realize the awareness you raised for the need for specific toys. As many of your classmates mentioned, that is something people do not really know or think about. I do hope that you continue your efforts to help those with hearing impairments. We can truly see that this a group of people that you have a great desire to help.