Photos by Isaac Randel For five years, Pepperdine students and young adults with special needs have worked hand in hand to foster a sense of community in Malibu. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center joined with local Malibu charity Hand in Hand last Thursday and kicked off its first meeting of the school year at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program, which aims … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
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ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
Photo Courtesy of Samantha Shipley The Pepperdine Volunteer Center will send students to volunteer with Experience Learning Support with Animals (ELSA), a local nonprofit organization designed to serve people with disabilities, this coming Tuesday. Since partnering with ELSA last semester, the PVC has offered students the opportunity to serve with the organization several … [Read more...] about ELSA Assists Special-Needs Young Adults with Horses
Inclusion films gives adults with developmental disabilities their big break in Hollywood- And the real world
Innovative film school, Inclusion Films, trains adults with special needs for jobs in the entertainment industry through a vocational program that focuses on gaining independence and communication skills. Ray Martino was best friends with Joey Travolta, brother of John Travolta, growing up. Joey Travolta spent his early years as a performer and actor, and worked as a special … [Read more...] about Inclusion films gives adults with developmental disabilities their big break in Hollywood- And the real world
