Meet our dedicated team of interns, helping us create a more inclusive and supportive community.
My name is Ailen O. I am 24 years old. I am proud of myself because I played hockey, bowling, and track & field in the Special Olympics and won 3 gold medals, for each sport! I have been attending Easterseals for one year now. My favorite thing to do at Easterseals is dancing with my friends. My favorite thing to do outside of Easterseals is playing sports and hanging out with friends. The most important people in my life are my family because they love me no matter what. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with the ANI website is that I get to help other people find information that will help them.
My name is Alyssa B. I’m 22 years old.I am proud of myself for making healthy choices in my life like exercising and eating healthy. I have been at Easterseals for 4 years. My favorite thing to do while I’m at Easterseals is going on different outings and taking walks with my group. My favorite thing to do when I’m not at Easterseals is exercising by walking outside and spending time with people who are important to me. My family are the most important people in my life because we all spend time together and they love me no matter what. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with the ANI project is that I get to help others find the help they need.
Hi My name is David J. I am 32 years old. I am the most proud of myself in cheerleading with Top Gun and winning 3 trophies with my team. , baseball, and choir. I have been attending Easterseals for less than a year. My favorite thing to do while I’m at Easterseals is socializing with all my friends and peers. My favorite thing to do outside of Easter Seals is karaoke, play baseball and sing in a choir. The most important people in my life are my friends because they make me happy and I have fun with them. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with the ANI project is by working with my group to get more information for the people who are looking for help with their additional needs.
My name is Dylan J. and I’m 23 years old and. I’m proud of myself because I am always helpful to others around me. I have been attending Easterseals for 2 years. My favorite thing to do at Easterseals is to help keep the facility clean and organized. My favorite thing to do at home is to take walks outside. Ms Jacky, who works at Easterseals, is one of the most important people in my life because she is a great instructor at Easterseals and always does nice things for us. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with the ANI project is learning how to use a computer.
My name is Francisco G. I’m 42 years old. The thing I am most proud of about myself is that I love to make other people happy by making them feel better and helping out. I’m also proud of myself for running on the treadmill to stay healthy. I have been attending Eastersals for Almost 4 years now. What I love doing in Easterseals is learning about using the Cricut machine and helping to make 3D items from the 3D printer. When I’m out of Easterseals I like to play volleyball and also lift weights at the gym.I also love to stand in the rain, watch the sun set and go bowling. The most important people in my life are my mom, stepdad, and my girlfriend. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and the ANI project is to be able to work with my group to help others.
My name is Genesis T. I am 49 years old. I have been attending Easterseals for three years. I enjoy 3D printing while at Easterseals. My favorite things to do are crafts and writing. My mom is the most important to me. She is the most loving person and has taught me everything I know. My favorite part of the ANI Project is prof-reading collective information by the ANI interns,and learning how this can help our community.
My Name Is Kailyn D. I’m 26 years old. I am most proud of myself for continuing to learn, especially digital literacy. My family are the most important people in my life because I love how my family makes me feel loved. I’ve been attending Easterseals for a year now. My Favorite thing to do while I’m at Easterseals is working on finding information for Mr. Doug’s ANI website because I’m looking up different organizations for people with additional needs. The most important person in my life is my mom because she gives me unconditional love and hope for my life.
Hi my name is Lauren M. I am 37 years old. I play sports like Track and Field and Bowling. I do Leadership zoom meetings and go to church and hanging out with friends seen 2017 playing with my stuff like Ipad and Iphone and being in chris class the most hangout with my friends and my family and my kinds and doing outside chorus like paint some stuff water plants go into the pool and hot tub have parties at the house over the holidays send stuff for people like the aftermath for hurricane’s send stuff to my brother and his family and his kinds and over the holidays for the law enforcement and the fire both house my dad is is a Senior Pastor and my mom is a Nurse Practitioner family Med United Healthcare and helping other when they need it learning to do other new stuff like working with others
My name is Lisa M and I am 37 years old. I am most proud of myself because I have been a part of Athlete Leadership for 9 years for the Special Olympics of the West Coast of Florida. I am also a part of Area 7 Athlete Leadership, which is another organization through the Special Olympics for my second year now. I have also received gold medals for running Track and Field and Bowling for the Special Olympics.
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My name is Oscar R. I am 23 years old. I am the most proud of myself that I finished high school. I have been attending Easterseals for less than a year. My favorite thing to do at Easterseals is learning new skills and seeing my friends. My favorite thing to do outside of Easterseals is visiting family and having time to myself. The most important people in my life are my mother and father. They gave me life and they show love and affection to me when I need them the most. My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with the ANI project is making sure that the different people and their needs are met also to find the programs that will be more suited for the individual.
Hi, my name is Sara L. I am 37 years old. I am the most proud of myself for overcoming challenges and always trying to do the right thing. I have attended Easterseals for two and a half years. My favorite thing to do while at Easterseals is meeting new people and having fun. My favorite thing to do outside of Easterseals is be with family and friends. The most important people in my life are my Mother, Grandma, and God. All three of these people love me unconditionally and are always there for me. They always forgive me for everything that I have ever done wrong and continue to see the good in me. My favorite part of helping Mr. Doug and being part of the ANI project is being able to help other people by finding information for their needs so they don’t have to.
My name is Sarah D. I am 48 years old. I am proud of myself that I can help others when they need it. I have been attending Easterseals for a year and a half. My favorite thing to do at Easterseals is use the Cricut machine to personalize items with stickers and pictures. My favorite thing to do outside of Easterseals is hanging out with friends, family, and special Olympics. The most important person in my life is Jesus Christ. The reason is because without him in my life I would be nothing and lost.My favorite part of working with Mr. Doug and helping with ANI is helping get the information on the different programs that are available for the different kinds of people and the needs they need to be met.
