Building an Inclusive Belize: A Call to Action
Children are the heart of any society, and it is our collective duty to ensure they grow up in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. This responsibility is even greater for children with disabilities, who often face unique challenges and vulnerabilities. Many cannot communicate their needs, recognize danger, or advocate …
Remembering Leonoria
Amiable, courageous, outspoken, helpful and determined—these are just a few words that define Leonoria’s character. To know her is to love her. And if, for any reason, someone did not, it would only be because they were intimidated by her relentless drive to achieve every goal she set her mind …
Swimming Inside this Blue Spectrum
Swimming Inside This Blue Spectrum Every single morning, Mayah goes out to her pool and assesses the water. 💧 Sometimes the tall trees are casting a shade on the pool, so the color of the water is Dark Blue. She tips her toes to checks the temperature, then, CANNONBALL!! She …
The Rotaract Club of Orange Walk partners with Louisiana Government School to provide Respite Services
A New & Meaningful Rotaract Project In August 2022, Santiago Briceno first reached out to Autism Belize. He was joining the Rotaract Club of Orange Walk and was looking for a meaningful project to organize and execute. This project, of course, had to align with Rotary’s objectives, but he also …
It’s Time to Wake the Baby
Wake up Baby Wake up my baby, its time to get up, time for school. Hi everyone, that’s right! Mayah is going to school. It’s been a year since my last blog and let’s just say Mayah took a well-needed nap and is now ready to wake up and make …
Don’t Wake That Baby
So, a friend of mine had a baby some years ago. When ever I would go over to visit, or we met up at a function, the baby was always sleeping. I wanted to see those beautiful eyes and that cute pink gummy smile so bad, so what did Jaar …
A Million Dreams & Thank Yous
Autism Belize would like to thank you for your overwhelming support and for endorsing our belief that a Belize that is educated and accepting of differences will be a stronger, kinder, transformed Belize. Facebook Twitter PinterestFollow
A Rainbow Of Personality
Everyone has a unique personality, likes and dislikes. Weather you are mischievous and brave, quiet and shy or loud that I can hear you from down the block and love to party. We are who we are thanks to our unique personality traits. The same apply for people with autism, …
Emotional Support Pets
I’ve heard stories about people having emotional support pets or dogs that help blind people, but I’ve never had the privilege of witnessing it firsthand. I have always loved animals. Growing up, my dad bought our family 2 pet sheep, lots of chickens, and a whole pack of dogs and …
Why We Do What We Do, a Timely Reminder
Spring is here! This means that it’s time to pull out some shorts, tank tops, flip flops, and engage in some outdoor fun. Well, that’s exactly what my daughter and I had planned for the TGIF a week ago. We made our plans to go on a girls’ date, just …
My Little Mermaid
Mermaid Dreams When I was a little kid, I was obsessed with mermaids. I really did believe mermaids where real and that they could ride on the backs of Giant Sea horses. I remember someone telling me that if I went swimming in the Ocean on Good Friday I would …