CARING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE EMIRATES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – JUMEIRAH

ACTIVITY - Make a ‘T’ Use all 4 pieces to form the English alphabet ‘T’

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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 needs When? 3 rd March 2015 Time? 3:30-6:30pm Where? 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 from them 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 others Work 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

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Pink Week Pink Week EIS-J pink week donation to Dubai Hospital covered on Asianet can be seen on the following instagram link Parent coffee afternoon Pink glove dance

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