Work-Readiness: A Student Finds Empowerment Through Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection He says he was painfully shy when he joined HWSC, but over the years he became more comfortable speaking. | Inside Hillside, Success StoryAli Hassan was recruited for Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection (HWSC) when he was just 15 and a ninth grader at the Rochester Leadership Academy for Young Men. Inside Hillside: Building a Bright Future, Before and After Graduation He’s a Branch Trainee at M&T Bank in Buffalo, having been accepted into the company’s Community Branch Management Program for future leaders with recognized potential. | Inside Hillside, Success StoryIt’s 5:30pm, and Mohamed Maalim has just finished his first day at a new job. Inside Hillside: Buffalo HWSC Grad Moves Forward, and Gives Back Aubrey, a 22-month-old, needed to be placed in a foster home for an indeterminate length of. | Families First, Success StoryIn fall 2019, Baldwinsville teacher Colleen Dembs was beginning the school year with her new group of first graders when she received a call that changed her life forever. He is a very happy, alert and enthusiastic young boy who loves to learn and brings fun and excitement into their home.Families First: Longtime Foster Mom and Adopted Daughter Create a ‘Forever Family’ Marc's a lucky little boy! The Hamiltons have provided him a wonderful and caring home in which to thrive and grow. She has been a tremendous help and we are so grateful to ECI," commented Angie. "It's been great to have Debora present when we talk to the special needs coordinator, speech therapist and the school staff. Marc will turn three years old in November and ECI is working with the family on the transition process to public school. His parents have attended all of his birthday gatherings. As for Marc, he sees his birth parents every two weeks either, for a picnic or park day. "You can't have too many people loving them," commented Angie. Whenever possible, the Hamiltons work together with the biological parents with hopes that Marc will be reunited with his parents in the future. These types of practical suggestions from ECI are so beneficial to the Hamilton family.ĭebora considers the Hamilton family very unique. When Marc was younger the family used what they called a "Boppy Seat", a doughnut shaped seat cushion that helped Marc sit up. The ECI Physical Therapist provided the parents with a technique that would help strengthen his back and lower body so he can become more coordinated. The family acknowledged that Marc has problems with motor skills. "The down home practical techniques Debora brings to us is why she is so fantastic," stated Angie. Debora showed Angie a calming technique for times when Marc becomes overactive. Angie explained that when they need to teach Marc to be gentle and soft, they sign to him the words "no" and "hurt." They pat his little arm and in return he understands to "pet the dog" gently.Īt times, Marc can become overactive.
Currently, Marc uses sign language and can sign over 30 words. His ECI Speech Language Pathologist recognized his capability to understand and learn sign language.
This appeared to pertain to Marc.Īt 2½ years old, Marc's speech is limited and he can only say 3-5 words. One important item they learned was that many children with Down syndrome respond better to men because their voices are lower. Debora found a local training course provided by the Region 8 Education Service Center ECI entitled "What's up with Downs?" This course proved to be extremely beneficial to the family. He was their first foster child with Down syndrome.Īngie explained that they weren't fully aware of what Marc's needs would be but, Debora Mears, ECI Service Coordinator/Registered Nurse, provided valuable assistance. Marc was only 2 ½ months old when he came to their home. Many of the children they cared for have received ECI services. He's being raised by foster parents Bill and Angie who have provided a caring home for him since he was an infant.įor 20 years, Bill and Angie Hamilton have opened their home as foster parents to over 30 children in desperate need of a loving and caring home. Marc is an enthusiastic young boy who loves to learn.
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