Tag: Penguin Project
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Mahomet teenagers invite community to Disney’s “Frozen Jr.”
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com Temperatures outside may still be roaring, the CUTC’s Penguin Project‘s production of Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” is sure to provide relief at the end of September. After working on the show for four months, Mahomet’s Preston Hodges, Andrew Moseley, Cecilia Taylor, Kara Januzik and Izzy Gonzalez are ready to take the stage… Read more
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Special Olympics athletes get it right
It’s what every child dreams of: a chance to play and compete. However, in nearly all traditional circumstances: a rec team, a travel team or a school team, there is rarely an opportunity for a child with special needs to participate in the same competitive atmosphere that their peers do. But with the support of… Read more
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Penguin Project provides confidence-building opportunity
BY DANI TIETZ dani@mahometnews.com It doesn’t take much to give a child confidence. Often times, children build confidence through reaching a goal, feeling accepted and being independent. But, many times, opportunities for children with developmental disabilities to build confidence are not as abundant as the opportunities their peers have. Peoria Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Andy Morgan… Read more