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The Pujols
Family Foundation is very pleased
to announce a brand new outreach
for adults with Down syndrome
in St. Louis. This new program
will focus on building community
relations through awareness, interaction
and involvement of people with
disabilities. High 5 is simply
about adults with Down syndrome
who are seeing the community as
not just a place to receive services,
but to serve.
High
5
People with Possibilities
Mission
To build community awareness that
people with Down syndrome are
people with possibilities, not
just disabilities.
Purpose
Through serving others the High
Five team will demonstrate the
abilities and unlimited contributions
of people with Down syndrome.
By establishing and building relationships
with each other, the community
and those we serve, we shall also
foster an environment of increased
self-esteem and purpose. The minimum
age requirement of participants
is 18.
The
High Five Project is:
- A positive example of
how individuals who are intellectually
challenged can contribute to their
community.
- An outreach to others by participating
in community service projects
and events.
- A powerful awareness vehicle.
Allowing team members to present
a positive impression on all those
they meet and serve.
- An opportunity for team members
to take responsibility and leadership
in their areas of serving, functioning
as vital members through the entire
process.
- An education tool, as it pertains
to job interviews, resumes, dealing
with other people and their differences,
next generation issues, leadership,
independent living, safety issues,
transportation challenges, budgeting,
etc.
- A catalyst for change
For more
information about High 5, please
contact Jen Cooper at 314-878-2105
or email us at : info@pujolsfamilyfoundation.org
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