Wednesday, July 4, 2007

update from Ecuador

Andrea updates us on the preparations she has been making with a few of the disability-related organizations and special ed schools in the Tungurahua Region of Ecuador

Greetings all!

I have been busy running around with Gladys visiting the organizations we will be working with and setting things up for your arrival! Just yesterday I visited Asoplejicat and met with the director Mercedes, who is very excited that we will be visiting again. They have even posted an announcement on their wall:) On Friday I will be going to their independent living center, of which I hear there have been many improvements. I have also already visited Huambalo and seen some of the kids from last year: Santiago, Diego, Alfonso, Andrea, Jaime, and Miguel to name a few. Monica, the director of the fundacion in Huambalo, is always amazing and is ready for us to come! I also have met with Carlos, the director of the Special Education school here in Ambato, who has already spread the news of our visit to all of the teachers there. Tomorrow I head to Quero to meet with the director there. I find myself busy but having an amazing time. We have a few planned trips that I hope you will enjoy... be sure to pack your gloves and a scarf as it has been pretty cold on certain days here. I had to borrow some from Gladys. I´ll share more soon,Andrea
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CITTI Project Ecuador Tour 2007

Welcome to the TEAM BLOG of the CITTI Project Study Tour - Ecuador, July 21 to August 5, 2007. Community Inclusion Through Technology International (CITTI Project) builds capacity in developing countries to use assistive technology. Hope you will return often to follow our journey! The CITTI Project is a sponsored project of the Foundation for Sustainable Development.

Blog Stats

671 Countries 19 (to date)

Highlights

¡Viva la visión! - an introduction to this year's CITTI Project journey by Bridgett Perry

CITTI Project at ISEF Conference - Maggie Morales and Bridgett Perry share information at the first So. American International Special Education Forum.

The Creation of the Visual Guide! - Stacy Springer describes the launch of the Visual Guide of Assistive Technology in the Developing World.

CITTI Project Team 2007

  • Bridgett Perry, CA
  • Russ Holland, NY
  • Maggie Morales, CA
  • Stacy Springer, SC
  • Andrea De Leon, VA
  • Chaya Spector, CA
  • Diane Dew, CA
  • Mimi Deegan, CA
  • Lynn Gitlow, ME
  • Dennis Martin, ME
  • Sonia Thacher, CA
  • Elissa Poel, NM
  • Susan Pompa, MD

A Visual Guide to Assistive Technology in the Developing World

Check back soon for more information about the creation of our "Visual Guide", a print based resource rich in pictures, and relevant to communities in the developing countries. The Visual Guide is possible through generous grants from the Irene S. Scully Family Foundation and the Ruth and Marco Goodman Donor Advised Fund.

The CITTI Project Story

Check out our CITTI Project Story, a digital story of our mission and vision.

Special Thanks...

We are grateful for the members of our "home team" working behind the scenes. We are especially indebted to Chauncy Rucker for providing technical support for this blog.