Dolphins and Kids

HIGHLIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS OF CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS ASSOC. (CEPA) WITH DOLPHIN ASSISTED THERAPY

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Throughout the years, the hearts and lives have significantly changed in children, young adults and their parents by merely being in the presence of dolphins. Around dolphins, each person felt a great amount of joy, laughter, peace and unconditional love. Everyone experienced various levels of rehabilitation physically and emotionally.

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Alexandra, 19, who has Fibrous Dysplasia Ossificans, conquered her pain with the help of the dolphin therapy. Her smile says it all!

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Adrian, 5, has Autism and due to DAT his language improved. He celebrates being with the dolphin. His enthusiasm is contagious!

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Alexis, 4, has Hypotonia and was unable to focus his eyesight. Sylvia and Alexis are connecting for the very first time through eye-to-eye contact. Sylvia experiences the most gratification for Alexis’ wonderful achievement!

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Josias, 4, has Global Delay. He relaxes and is more attentive during DAT. Josias desires more time with the dolphin as he says good-bye.

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Sari, a wonderful volunteer, radiates excitement by being with the dolphins and experiencing so much satisfaction to witness the joyous children and young adults.

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The children and parents are in awe watching the dolphins!

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Sylvia's happiness is shown by the accomplishments of the children with the dolphins. We did it! (Terapia 32

Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy (DAT) Never Ceases To Amaze Us!

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In 2010, all the children and parents that came with us to Dolphin-Adventure, in Nuevo Vallarta, showed incredible improvements.

Adrián Díaz enjoys bonding and being up close and personal with the dolphin. Adrián has Autism and after DAT, he has shown an increase in his attention span.

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Oscar and his Dad, Rogelio Camarena, both connect with the dolphin. Rogelio explains to Oscar how dolphins can show unconditional love, as the dolphin participates in their interaction.

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Alexandra Rodriguez has Fibrous Dysplasia Ossificans, which is a debilitating disorder in which soft tissue becomes bone. Her disorder left her in intense pain. Miraculously, the dolphin instinctively knew exactly where to provide his sonar. Following DAT, Alexandra's pain was nonexistent, which influenced her life in a very positive way.

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Daniel Mora has Autism and is uneasy around others. Sylvia Tencer and the trainers, Laura and Antonio, were motivating Daniel to understand the anatomy of the dolphin. In the presence of the dolphin, he experienced a more relaxed state around others and improvements in his language. Overall, he demonstrated an increase in his cognitive abilities.

Chicago Families Enjoyed Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy in Nuevo Vallarta!

2009-12-08T20:15:00.029-06:00

What an incredible year 2009 was for Cultural and Educational Productions Assoc.,CEPA! We had the privilege to take a group of 25 people to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, to do Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy. The families loved being with the Dolphins and the therapy was extremely successful for the children. Everybody bonded!
Carlos Villagomez has Cerebral Palsy,his attenion span improved after Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy(DAT). He had a lot of fun with the dolphins and his Dad, Alfredo Villagomez.

The happiness of the families is shown while exploring Puerto Vallarta.

Marissa Bloodgood has Down Syndrome and she was very enthusiastic to feel the dolphin's skin with the help of her mom Cynthia Bloodgood and Lydia.

Brian Andres Diaz has Autism and he was extremely relaxed and happy while being with the dolphins. After DAT he became more attentive and improved his listening skills.

Alexis Mendiola has Hypotonia.Through DAT his eye focused improved as well as his movement. He experienced tranquility while being with the dolphins.

Oscar Camarena has Cerebral Palsy, his socialization skills, walking and liveliness improved tremendously after DAT. Oscar got lucky and had two dolphins that wanted to help him out!

Cesar Montoya has Autism and trouble with his vision. Sylvia was holding him so he can interact with the dolphin and receive DAT. Cesar's speaking capability has improved while doing DAT.

Dolphin-Assisted Therapy

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The happy families Mendiola, Bloodgood, Diaz, Guzman-Villagomez, Montoya, Camarena, Almeida-Rodriguez, and Mora have all gone to Mexico to do Dolphin-Assisted Therapy (DAT). The dolphins have continuously helped special-needs children.

Noe Fernandez - Autism

Lupita Heredia - Cerebral Palsy

Cesar Montoya - Autism

2008-12-21T14:18:00.002-06:00

On January 10th, we will be holding a fundraising event at the National Mexican Fine Arts Museum. We will have celebrities, folkloric dancers, and mariachi singers. To get tickets to this event, go to El Valor, or contact CEPA (at) calladolphin (at) gmail.com, or call 1 (312) 226 0535.

We are going to be holding another fundraising event on January 17, 2009 at the IMAX to raise funds for kids with disabilities of families with low income. In order to get tickets please contact calladolphin@gmail.com or donate. Please watch the trailer for the film below.

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Kids and Parents From Chicago and Los Angeles After Having Dolphin-Assited-Therapy in Mexico.

Dolphins and Kids

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THE CALL OF THE DOLPHIN PROGRAM

Dolphins evoke feelings of joy to all people. People who interact with dolphins often report that they feel renewed by the experience of unconditional love. THE CALL OF THE DOLPHIN PROGRAM intends to assist Latino children with special needs of low-income families with the opportunity to rehabilitate through Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy (DAT). DAT has been shown to dramatically improve conditions such as: clinical depression, cerebral palsy, autism, Down Syndrome, among others. It is a remedial treatment that gives children the possibility to receive a non-invasive therapy with the dolphins unconditional love. Dolphins bond with the children as soon as they enter the water. Their playful demeanor instantly establishes an emotional channel of communication that unlocks the child’s power to heal from within. Our purpose is to give other options to families and have the opportunity to assist their children to rehabilitate. CEPA’s objective through THE CALL OF THE DOLPHIN PROGRAM is to assist underprivileged children who without our help would not be able to take these trips and experience the benefits of Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy.

CEPA Not-for-Profit Organization

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Cultural and Educational Productions Association (CEPA) is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit, organization founded in 1991. CEPA produces educational programming for children and families enhancing diversity. Sylvia Tencer is the President of CEPA. CEPA is committed to assist Latino children with special needs of low-income housing and making the public aware of the magnificence of these mammals. In order to help these kids, your tax deductible donations are greatly appreciated!

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Professional Experience and Awards

· President, Founder of Cultural & Educational Productions
Association, 1991.
· General Manager, Executive Producer: The Call Of The Dolphin, 24 min. documentary featuring Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy.
· Manager, Producer, Distributor: History and Heritage: “Where Do I Come From?” Educational video and study guide for elementary schools.
· Reporter, Writer, Host, Producer, Medical Anchor Telemundo WSNS TV, Univision, Chicago.
· Writer and Art Consultant CBS TV, Chicago.
· Reporter and Writer: Cristina Magazine, Tele-Guia de Chicago. Lawndale News. etc.
· Community Project Director: Organized, fundraised, and led a group of children with special needs along with their parents to have Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy in Mexico City.
· Silver Dome Award, Excellence in Broadcasting: 3rd Place Best Public Affairs Program & Best Series: “Combatiendo EL SIDA” “Fighting AIDS”
· Five Chicago Emmy Nominations
· Recipient of a national award for best actress, Mexico