Leaps and Bounds

This video that I'm about to post on here just melts my heart. When we got this little boy, well I guess he's not little anymore, he wouldn't talk or make any sort of words or repeat after you. He has been in our school district a little over a year and has made leaps and bounds. He is very special to me and I was observing him working on an activity and he was saying the letters all by himself. I was so amazed that I wanted to video tape it and show the progress he has made. I ran over and grabbed my I-pad and took the letters off the board and had him complete it again. Once again I did not prompt him. I only sat there video taping him with a big smile on my face. I hope you enjoy! I know he loves watching it back. He get's a big smile on his face and get's very excited! This is why I love my job so much!!!!

 

Lain Alphabet from Shannon Beck on Vimeo.

 

Video

Megan Bomgaars, a Denver youth with Down Syndrome whose forceful message of "DON'T LIMIT ME!" is a rallying cry for EVERYONE!

Megan is a force of nature. She made the State Cheerleading finals at the Denver Coliseum, as part of the Evergreen High School Cheerleading Squad.

She was a Guest Model at Global Down Syndrome Foundation's 2010 Be Beautiful, Be Yourself Jet Set Fashion Show in Denver.

She traveled to Washington, DC to accept the 2008 National High School Spirit of Sport Award, as an "individual who exemplifies the ideals of the positive spirit of sport.

Megan's message of "Don't Limit Me!" applies not only to those with Down's Syndrome, and not only to students with challenges, but to all kids and all adults.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOwDfnoek6E

Hope you enjoy!