Bienvenidos a Punta Gorda!
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The east end of the Island is much more remote, as you can see.
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Rehabilitación Basada en la Comunidad (R.B.C.)
July 2013- Recently, I went to visit Rehabilitation Based on Community (RBC) in French Harbor. The organization was started by the Franciscan Institute for Teaching of the Blind in 2007. The Franciscan Institute was inspired by the need of a mother with a young son who is blind and could no longer afford to travel to the mainland for his treatment. RBC provides therapy for children with hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, meningitis, hyperactivity disorder, and other debilitating diseases. They have a local physical therapist, psychologist, receptionist, and a driver who picks up the parents and children who cannot afford to come on their own. However, the organization would not be possible without the help of the families and other community volunteers, especially the mothers who participate and learn how to provide therapy for their child. Some of the services provided are early stimulation, psychotherapy, physical/occupational/speech therapy, and dolphin therapy, The facility occupies the lower portion of the blue house pictured above. There are two rooms used for rehabilitation; one for the children and one for the adults. RBC also provides therapy for adults with amputations or those who have undergone recent joint surgery and need rehabilitation. You can read stories of success at their website @ www.rbcinsular.org. It is through the dedication and hard work of the community that these children are progressing and improving day by day.
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| Adult therapy room |
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| Children's therapy room |
