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A Taste of Afro-Latin Music

Last Thursday, the kids at the Kennedy Day School got a taste of music from Puerto-Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic when music group Manguito (Spanish for Little Mango), paid a visit. There was lots of clapping and dancing as the rhythms of Latin America filled the air. The group, made up of six internationally known Latin American musicians entertained the kids with a rich fusion of afro-latin music.

Manguito's visit to the Hospital was made possible by Young Audiences of Massachusetts, a statewide organization whose mission is to initiate lifelong involvement in the arts by making them integral to every child's education. To learn more about Young Audiences of Massachusetts, visit www.yamass.org.

Molly 1Molly's Story

Like many young couples, first time parents Susan and John looked forward to the arrival of their daughter with excitement and anticipation. 

But after a difficult pregnancy and the threat of miscarriage, they were not prepared for the challenges they’d face when Molly arrived. Read more »

 

 

                                                        Games for AllUMASS visit

Recently, students in the UMass Lowell Computer Science program came to bring their latest inventions to the students at the KennedyDay School.  The UMass students brought their school projects, a series of computer animated games specially designed to be accessible for children with special needs.  All of the games could be played with a single-switch and are an example of how assistive technologies can expand the opportunities of children who might not be able to play video games otherwise.  Special thanks to Dr. Fred Martin, Associate Professor of Computer Science and his Software Engineering students for their efforts.

Click here to view photos from the visit.

Avoiding Summer Hazards

In partnership with Franciscan Hospital for Children, the non-profit organization WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm) conducted their annual Summer Safety press conference.  Highlighted at the event were the safety precautions parents and caregivers should take to make it an enjoyable summer. Read more »