Instructor’s Name: Amy Orvis
Project includes activities for understanding Down Syndrome (web quests, seminars, jig-saw readings, etc), letter to parents, rationale, guiding questions, and ideas for student planning and implementing of an evening of fun event for peers with Down Syndrome at local Gigi’s Playhouse (Down syndrome Awareness Center)
Theme: Embracing differences
Geared toward ages: Adolescent
Kick off: “Claim It”
Seminar Title: Year Down This Path: A Father’s Perspective on Down Syndrome: Bethany’s Biggest Fan
Discussion Topics: uniqueness, commonalities, acceptance, creativity, compassion
Group Initiative: Pipe Cleaner Similarities
Project: scrapbook
Outside Opportunity: Student-created evening event at Down Syndrome Awareness Center
Author’s note: This project was very successful. The students created a “Luau under the Stars” event with teens with Down Syndrome. Enjoyed by all, written up in the newspaper, scheduled one for following spring right away