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Accomplishments
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A team of firefighters from Chicago and Chile
traveled to the Galapagos Islands to provide training
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A volunteer team including a student from
Northwestern University joined students of the University of
Agronomy in Naranjal and conducted a Flora, Fauna Study at
the possible site of The Exploration Institute
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A team of Persons with Disabilities travelled
to Milagro to provide training on inclusion of Persons with
Disabilities; meetings were held with architects and public
works staff on how to best build accessible ramps in the
parks and the University. Conducted disability training at
the University of Milagro , Naval and Military Hospitals.
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Memorandum of Agreement between University of
Illinois, School of Nursing and the University of Milagro
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Memorandum of Agreement between University of
Illinois, School of Medicine and the University of Guayaquil
School of Medicine
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During the week of July 18-25, 2009 ten
professionals and ten youth participated in the
Annual
Health and Education mission to Milagro. 150 children with
disabilities received health screenings, for the first time
were provided dental care
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Conducted meetings and trainings on inclusion,
independent living, and accessibility with Parents, Staff of
AVINNFA, a school for children with disabilities; University
of Milagro staff , community leaders; created a Parent
Support Group, and an Educators Support Group, provided them
with a strategic guide.
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Meeting with newly elected public officials in
Naranjal and residents of the surrounding community where
the land of the future facility of the Exploration Institute
is located.
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Achieved legal status in the creation of
Causas para el Cambio – Panama
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Presentation at the Chicago Metro AEYC
Conference
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Participated at the 2009 Global Activism Expo
presented by Chicago Public Radio
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Participated as a panelist on Disability at
the annual conference of the Chicago Global Donors Network |
