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Viaje del 2017 para Terapia Asistida por Delfines

Cultural and Educational Productions Association (CEPA) es una organización 501 (c) 3, sin fines de lucro, fundada en 1991. CEPA produce programas educativos para niños y familias que mejoran el bienestar de los niños. CEPA se compromete en asistir a los niños Latinos con necesidades especiales de familias de bajos ingresos, ofreciendo Terapia Asistida con Delfines, y hacer que el público esté consciente de la magnificencia de los delfines.  Éste programa está totalmente financiado por donaciones; por lo tanto, para ayudar a éstos niños, sus donaciones son deducibles de impuestos.

Nos estamos preparando para llevar a algunos de éstos niños al viaje de 2017, y para preparar a las familias, estamos proporcionando la información necesaria para participar en el programa:                                                                              

REQUISITOS

Copia de los expedientes médicos

·        Tipo de Diagnosticó

o   Autismo

o   Parálisis Cerebral

o   Síndrome de Down

·        El niño debe poder volar en avión

·        No debe tener ningún catéter

·        Carta del médico que da permiso para volar o avión

·        Carta de los padres a CEPA describiendo lo que quieren que su niño logre durante la terapia

Estatus social

·        Matrimonio

·        Divorcio

·        Viuda(o)

·        Soltero(a)

• Pasaporte válido con al menos 1 año de vencimiento para el niño y su padre

• Tarjeta de Residencia Legal para el niño y su padre

• El niño participante debe tener entre 2-13 años de edad.

PROCESO DE CALIFICACIÓN

Debido a que entendemos los inmensos beneficios de la Terapia-Asistida con Delfines, CEPA está ofreciendo tres (3) paquetes diferentes para ayudar a las familias. Éstos paquetes se basan en ingresos, gastos familiares y necesidades de los niños.

OPCIÓN DE ORO

Éste paquete permite que las familias con necesidades extremas puedan participar en el programa de terapia a un costo mínimo. CEPA cubrirá el 75% del costo total. Esto incluye el costo para un padre y el niño

•       Alojamiento

·        Pasaje aéreo

•       Terapia de 7 días

•       Transporte Local

•       COMIDAS NO ESTAN CUBIERTAS

Requisitos

• Copias de las declaraciones de impuestos de los últimos 2 años

• Copias de estado de cuentas bancarias de los últimos 4 meses

• Recibos de pago/ingresos durante los últimos 4 meses

• Deberá de participar en un evento de recaudación de fondos o crear un evento local de recaudación de fondos para recaudar $ 1,000 o más.

OPCIÓN DE PLATA

Este paquete permite que las familias con necesidades extremas puedan participar en el programa de terapia a un costo mínimo.  CEPA cubrirá el 50% del costo total. Esto incluye el costo para un padre y el niño:

• Alojamiento

• Terapia de 7 días

• Transporte Local

• NO ESTÁN CUBIERTOS LOS SERVICIOS AÉREOS Y LAS COMIDAS

Requisitos

• Copias de las declaraciones de impuestos de los últimos 2 años

• Copias de estado de cuentas bancarias de los últimos 4 meses

• Recibos de pago/ingresos durante los últimos 4 meses

• Debe ser capaz de participar en un evento de recaudación de fondos o crear un evento local de recaudación de fondos para recaudar $500 o más

OPCIÓN DE BRONCE

Otra opción para las familias que son solventes financieramente, pero tienen hijos con necesidades especiales pagan el 100% del costo. Obviamente esta opción no requiere ninguna documentación financiera.

Si esta interesado por favor comuníquese al: (708)362-1159 o al Email calladolphin@gmail.com

2017 Dolphin Assisted Therapy Trip

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 to enhance their well-being diversity. CEPA is committed to assist Latino children with special needs of low-income families by offering Dolphin-Assisted Therapy to these children and making the public aware of the magnificence of dolphins. This program is totally funded by donations; therefore, to help these kids, your tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated! 

We are preparing to take some of these children to the 2017 trip, and to prepare the families, we are providing the information needed to participate:

REQUIREMENTS

·        Copy of Medical Records                                                                         

o   Type of Diagnosis

§  Autism

§  Cerebral Palsy

§  Down Syndrome

·        Child must be able to fly on airplane

·        Must not have a catheter

·        Physician Letter providing permission to fly on airplane

·        Letter from parents to CEPA outlining what they want their child to achieve during the therapy

·        Social Status

o   Marriage

o   Divorce

o   Widow

o   Single

·        Valid passport with at least 1 year prior to expiration left for child and parent

·        Must have Green Cards for the child and parent

·        Participant child must be between 2-13 years of age

QUALIFICATION PROCESS

Because we understand the immense benefits of Dolphin-Assisted Therapy, CEPA is offering three (3) different packages to assist the families. These packages are based on income, family expenses and child needs.

GOLD OPTION

This package allows families with extreme needs to be able to participate in the therapy program at a minimum cost.  CEPA will cover 75% of the total cost. This includes the cost for one parent and child. The family is responsible for 25% of the cost of:

·        Lodging

·        Airfare

·        7-day therapy

·        Local Transportation

·        MEALS ARE NOT COVERED

Requirements

·        Income Tax Returns for the past 2 years

·        Bank Statements for the last 4 months

·        Pay Stubs for the last 4 months

·        Must be able to participate at a fund-raising event or create a local fund raising event to raise $1,000 or more

SILVER OPTION

This package allows families with extreme needs to be able to participate in the therapy program at a reduced cost.  CEPA will cover 50% of the total cost. This includes the cost for one parent and child. The family is responsible for 50% of the cost of:

·        Lodging

·        7-day therapy

·        Local Transportation

·        AIRFARE AND MEALS ARE NOT COVERED

Requirements

·        Income tax returns for the past 2 years

·        Bank Statements for the last 4 months

·        Pay Stubs for the last 4 months

·        Must be able to participate at a fund-raising event or create a local fund raising event to raise $500 or more

BRONZE OPTION

Another option for families who are financially solvent, but have children with special needs is for the family to pay 100% of the cost. Obviously, this option does not require any financial documentation.

If interested please call: (708)362-1159 or Email calladolphin@gmail.com

Juanita is a young girl who walks along the beach and befriends a dolphin, she embarks on an incredible adventure of self-discovery with her friends through the dolphin's unconditional love.

You can now purchase Holbox Speaks and Holbox Habla for $27 (includes US shipping).  A percentage of proceeds from book sales goes to kids with special needs.  

To purchase these books click on donate (using the web version) and enter the amount of $27. Once you are done with the purchase please email me with your name, phone number and address at calladolphin@gmail.com.

https://youtu.be/fLmsS0dmp8o

Descubre como la terapia con delfines ayuda a los niños con necesidades especiales!
Discover how dolphin assisted therapy helps children with special needs!

I invite you to enjoy and learn about Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy.
Please watch Vida Mujer on 1/23/16 at 10:00AM on Univisiòn to learn more about Dolphin-Assisted-Therapy.

Thank you!

The Call of the Dolphin Awards Celebration

Please join us in celebrating our 5th Anniversary with:

The Call of the Dolphin

A W A R D S   C E L E B R A T I O N


Thursday, April 24 2014
5:30 pm

Lalo's Restaurant

733 W. Maxwell Street

Chicago, IL 60607

$30 ticket includes appetizers, one drink ticket and raffles

Purchase your tickets online at DolphinsAndKids.eventbrite.com
All proceeds benefit The Call of the Dolphin Project


We will be honoring the community leaders who share and promote the mission of The Call of the Dolphin Project. A non-for-profit an organization, whose goal is to assist low-income children with special needs improve their well-being by taking them to receive Dolphin-Assisted Therapy (DAT).

DAT is a new type of non-invasive rehabilitated therapy at The Vallarta-Adventures Aquariums in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. This center has the highest standards of respect for both, children and dolphins. The interaction with the dolphins has demonstrated a significant impact on the physical and emotional rehabilitation of children with special needs.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

The children and parents are in awe watching the dolphins!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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