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H3A
currently operates domestic and international programs in the following
geographical locations:
Domestic Program
The Hawaii program is directed by Dr. Jana
Ortiz. The following services are provided in this program:
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Link identified clients with lists of community
resources and services based on the child's disability
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Assessment of client's needs and Support Plan
Development - Administration of needs assessment with client
and legal guardian
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Provides clients and parents with support groups
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Provide clients and parents with community
activities focused on the integration of client and family or
organization into typical peer environments
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Provide client and family with financial
support or links to available financial support for special
needs services
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Dr. Jana Ortiz
and family preparing for the H3A soccer fundraiser |
Sue and Felipe Reardon
adopted each other in Hawaii |
Satyanna's first birthday in
Hawaii with her Godmother Eliza and Uncle Fred |
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International Programs
The programs in Brazil and China are currently
being developed. Dr. Eliza Martin directs the China Program
and Amy Tavares and Michele Santos handle the Brazil Program. The following services will be provided in these programs:
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Identification
of three orphanages where children with special needs are available for
international adoption
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Provide the
orphanages with information and education on how to care for children with
special needs
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Provide the
identified special needs children with a complete needs assessment, based on
Doctors diagnosis and/or impressions
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Help children
with monetary support to facilitate upcoming adoption
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Provide
orphanage with monetary and staff support to facilitate treatment of these
children
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Develop and
coordinate services at orphanages to better service these children's needs
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