Occupation at its best

Today we ventured to CCO, a government run program that provides children 14-18 with specific job and life occupations training, such as, cosmetology, baking, cleaning, special Olympics, and regular classroom studies. We enjoyed delicious bread made in the facility by the students. Xavier students joined in a soccer game and dance class. Xavier students and practitioners were impressed and thought it would be nice to see more places like this in the U.S. that help people with disabilities transition into daily living.
Despite the traffic that was worse than crossing the Brent spence at 5pm, we made it to Steve's home, Amor del Niño (Love the Child). Steve welcomed us into his home where he and his wife care for almost 50 children under the age of two and they facilitate adoption in Guatemala. Their home serves as a model for other children's homes in Guatemala. As you can see in the pictures posted along with this blog, they have a beautiful home filled with everything needed to care for and love these children.
To finish up the day, we ate at various restaurants around town. Some of us also enjoyed a tasty treat at McDonald's.

Love, love, love,
Leah (faculty), Stephanie (student), Emilee (student)