Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center
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WALK WITH KIRABO TODD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Kirabo, who was born on April 16, 2004, with Downs Syndrome.  From the age of 3moths until he was three years old he participated in the Early Intervention Program here in Selma.  At the age of three he entered the Special Pre-School Education Center, (SPEC), at Easter Seals West Central Alabama.  While in SPEC he was able to receive speech therapy as well as learn self-help skills and how to be able to interact with his peers.  Kirabo is now in Kindergarten in a typically developing classroom.  Kirabo loves singing, dancing, watching cartoons, and especially enjoys it when someone reads to him.  Kirabo’s mother Deborah says that Easter Seals has helped us as a family and that is why, “we want to be able to give back” to Easter Seals by being involved in Walk With Me.

Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center in Selma, Alabama will be hosting their inaugural Walk With Me fundraising event

Saturday, April 10th at Bloch Park Stadium.

Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with a Family Fun Walk beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Join Easter Seals supporters and the Honorary Ambassadors for a few hours of fun and activities for the whole family. 

Registration is $15.00 per person. Children 10 and under are free.

Register now at www.walkwithme.org/selma. 

 

Form a team and help make a difference in the lives of Alabamians living with disabilities.  Proceeds from Walk With Me will benefit the programs and services of Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center; serving 8 counties in the Blackbelt Region.

Please contact Rachel Ratcliff at rratcliff@eswcarc.us or phone (334) 872-8421, EXT. 232 for more information.

WALK WITH

RAEGAN AND AMBER

 

 

 

 

 

Born prematurely on October 24, 2004, Raegan WEIGHED 2 lbs. 4 oz. and Amber weighed 1 lbs. 4 oz. Because of birth complications both girls had developmental delays and Amber was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at age one. At the age of three both girls entered the Special Pre-School Education Program (SPEC), at Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center in Selma. “SPEC helped my girls with everyday living like potty training, eating independently, learning shapes, colors, and letters. They were able to receive Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Now at the age of five both girls are attending regular pre-school and are typically learning and growing. I thank the SPEC Program at Easter Seals everyday for their marvelous work that has truly touched my family’s lives in a glorious way.”

-Melissa Stokes, Raegan and Amber’s mother    

WALK WITH DERRICK MORRIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derrick Morris was born on June 7, 1985.  By the age of five he had experienced major hearing loss due to multiple ear infections and physical abuse.  His first words came after he had ear surgery at the age of five. 

Derrick graduated from Dallas County High School in 2004.  He played Special Olympics Basketball that year at DCHS winning the State Championship.     

In April 2005, Derrick entered the Work Adjustment Program at Easter Seals West Central Alabama.  He was a hard worker and after completing Work Adjustment, began working at Taco Bell on March 21, 2007. He does a great job keeping the parking lot and grounds and maintaining the lobby/restaurant area.  Derrick says, Thanks to Easter Seals for the benefits he has received from his employment!!!!!!!

WALK WITH RANDY PERRY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Randy Perry, who was referred to Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center for Work Adjustment and Employment Development Services by the Alabama Department of Rehab Services in October, 2004. While in the Work Adjustment Program, he participated in “Work Contracts” involving janitorial work as well as hand assembly work. He always gave 100٪ to his program and never became discouraged. He was eventually able to participate in an “On The Job (OJT) Training” Program, partly funded by his employer and partly by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, with Easter Seals providing Job Retention  and Follow-up services. Because of his successful OJT Randy was eventually hired full-time and has moved up from his initial hire as a Truck un-loader/loader to the “Sustainability Team” and is receiving full employee benefits, including retirement, and health insurance. Randy has captured many awards since his successful employment, among them, Easter Seals State of Alabama Achievement Award and Employee of the Year at Plantation Patterns Furniture Company where he works. Randy credits Easter Seals for his successful full-time employment since February 2006!!