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Jonathan Ortega
I grew up with my 23-year-old cousin who has a disability; he's autistic. Since he is older than me, I grew up around him all of my life. -
5th Grade Teacher
My 5th Grade Teacher was the one that inspired me to become an Elementary School Teacher. -
Night To Remember Dance
I was my cousin's "host" (date) to the Night To Remember Dance for 4 years. This dance was hosted by a local church and had volunteers that played the roles of paparazzis, limo drivers, hair and makeup artists, dressers, and so much more. -
Bark Buddies
In high school, there was a period between period 3 & 4 named "Bark" and during that time, I was a Bark Buddy. This meant I took this time to work with the Special Education classes. We would do activities, homework, cook, play games, and much more. -
Dorthy Boswell School
I volunteered at Dorthy Boswell Post Secondary School where my cousin attended. I shadowed him several times and experience the activities that him and his classmates would participate in.