Friday, December 23, 2011

Merry Christmas and a Venturous 2012

Merry Christmas and a Venturous 2012

Dear friends,

CASP sends a very special greeting to you and wishes you a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year 2012.

A thousand thanks for your support on behalf of our students and their families, and of our staff.

CASP denounces discrimination against student at the 8th Expoferia International Mega Manualidades

El CASP denuncia discriminación contra alumna en la “8va Expoferia Internacional Mega Manualidades”

The Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) informs public opinion that Miss Fanny Rosa Roldan Tuero, a 22-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, was discriminated by the organizers of the 8th Expoferia Internacional Mega Manualidades who prevented her from entering the event.

It is important to mention that her grandparents and mother Juana Elena Tueros Lara were present when this outrageous discrimination happened.

People with different abilities have the same rights as any other Peruvian citizen, and they understand more than we think that they do. Now more than ever society must involve people with different in living activities as any other people.

CASP hopes that the National Institute of Defense of Competition and Protection of the Intellectual Property (INDECOPI in Spanish) takes the necessary measures to prevent other people with different abilities from suffering these discriminatory practices in our country.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Recycling Program "Recicla" was inaugurated at CASP

CASP Proyecto de Reciclaje "Recicla"

On Wednesday, November 23rd, the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) opened its kiosk made out of plastic bottles, according to the recycling project “Recicla”.

The whole Ann Sullivan family could appreciate the work of 48 CASP students with different abilities, whose ages range between 13 and 16 years old. They, with the help of the community of San Miguel, were able to collect 3000 plastic bottles to build their stand “RECICLA”, which has an area of 6m2 and a height of 2.40 meters. This important project, which involved our students and their parents under the institution’s motto, “ We together make the impossible possible ”, had a duration of 2 months.

We shall remember that recycling has become an activity that helps solve partially the problems caused by millions of tons of solid waste, which are daily produced by people around the world. Therefore, the Center Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) and their students with different abilities have started reusing waste products through a recycling program.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

IV Runner Empresarial: Big sporting event for CASP

CASP IV Runner Empresarial 23 de octubre 2011 008

In the midst of a great celebration and business fraternity, the "IV Business Race hand in hand with Ann Sullivan” was held on Sunday, October 23. The race, which was organized by Club Empresarial of San Isidro to benefit Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), and was divided three categories, was run around the Golf’s perimeter in San Isidro district.

David Paquette, volunteer at CASP, won first place in the male category (two laps around the Golf of San Isidro) while Gilze Zegarra obtained the first place in the female category.

Ruben Rosas from Kallpa Generación S - a power generation enterprise, won the one lap race in the male category while Nataly Córdova from the PAZ Centenario real estate came first in the female category.

Nelson Castaneda and Juani Dávila de Rivasplata won first place in the walking category respectively.

The winners received medals and other gifts donated by various companies from Dr. Liliana Mayo, Founder and General Director of Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), and Ms. Miki Miró Quesada Romaña, Chairperson of the CASP’ Support Committee.

More than 300 runners including executives of major enterprises national and international organizations based in Lima, their relatives and friends participated in this event, which was led by the sport coach Henry Rivasplata.

The proceeds from this sport event was donated to Centro Ann Sulivan del Perú (CASP) to provide financial assistance to low-income students, so they learn to fend for themselves and become independent, productive and happy people.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

IV Business Race for the students of the Center Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP)

IV Business Race

Thanks to the initiative taken by the Club Empresarial de San Isidro, we will hold on October 23rd the “IV Runner Empresarial de la mano con Ann Sullivan” (IV Business Race hand in hand with Ann Sullivan), for children and young people with different abilities from the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP).

This event of sport fraternity gathers executives of the main companies, and national and international organizations based in Lima, with the sole purpose of raising funds through runners’ sign-up, in order to offer education to our students from low-income families resources, so they learn to fend for themselves and become independent, productive, and happy people.

If you are interested in taking part in the “IV Runner Empresarial de la mano con Ann Sullivan” to collaborate with the Center Ann Sullivan del Perú, please call at 2636296 – 2634880 – 2631237, or email at asistente_direccion@annsullivanperu.org . The entry fee is 50 soles per person.

IV Runner Empresarial

The “lV Runner Empresarial de la mano con Ann Sullivan” will be held within the following categories:

- Race:

a) Running one lap around the perimeter of the Golf de San Isidro (3,5km approximately).
b) Running two laps around the Golf.

- Long walk. Walking one lap around the perimeter of the Golf.

The best three from each one of these categories will receive gold, silver and bronze medals, respectively. They will also receive some great prizes.

Different local companies, as well as the Municipality of San Isidro, the fire brigade and the police, are contributing to the success of this sports competition of business fraternity and solidarity event.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

CASP evaluates 200 children with developmental disorders free of charge

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Last Saturday, October 1st, nearly 200 children with developmental disorders, ranging from 6 to 36 months old, were evaluated free of charge at the Center Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP). The evaluation was carried out by the following specialists: Dr. Stephen Schroeder, Dr. Judith LeBlanc, Dr. Linda Lawrence, Dr. Georgina Peacock, Dr. Jessica Foster and Dr. Tiffay Johnson from the University of Kansas (USA); as well as by the whole CASP team led by Dr. Rosa Oyama. This evaluation is part of the study being carried out thanks to the support of the US National Institutes of Health and Fogarty International.

The study aims to identify children, at an early stage, who are at risk for developing the following behaviors:

1. Aggressive behavior: hitting, biting, threatening other people, etc.

2. Self-injury behavior: head banging, biting self, scratching self, pulling own hair, etc.

3. Repetitive behavior: head rocking, moving hands, body rocking, etc.

These behaviors are some of the hardest developmental disorders in children with different abilities (people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, among others), because they can lead to a decline in health, prevent community inclusion, have an adverse effect on learning and decrease opportunities for socialization.

It is worth remembering that all participants in this evaluation were selected from more than 1000 children in 2010, and that services in this study are completely free. They also get evaluations performed by a professional team of pediatricians, audiologists, ophthalmologists and psychologists every 6 months (3 times), a monthly follow-up of the development of the child until early 2012, and a final report of the results.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

CASACOR PERÚ 2011 opened their doors to help the CASP

Cóctel Inauguración CASACOR Perú 2011 001

On September 26th, the most well known Peruvian Exhibition for Interior Design and Decoration was held with great success, marking the beginning of the 16th Casa Cor Peru Edition.

This cocktail was held in aid of Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) to help low-resource students and their families through education.

CASACOR moved to the old Callao for this show. About 600 people visited the restored rooms of the impressive Ronald Building, whose construction dates back to 1923, to appreciate imagination and creativity of the best interior design and decoration professionals of our country in each one of its 52 exhibition rooms.

Those present also visited the Gallery Boutique Ann Sullivan, located on the first floor of the Ronald Building, which exhibited almost 300 works by renowned artists and talented young people in Plastic Arts in Peru. Their work on display includes ceramics and different styles of sculpture and painting: realist, surrealist, abstract, retouched photos and oil; and funds raised from sales will contribute to the CASP noble cause by giving scholarships to low-resource students with different abilities.

The Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú expresses its gratitude to all our friends for collaborating in this event and helping raise funds to provide students with different abilities an education of quality, so they become independent, productive and happy people.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) on CNN en Español (Saturday, Setember 24th)

“Autism – An Inner World” (CNN en Español)

On September 24th, at 19:30h, CNN en Español will broadcast the exclusive documentary titled “Autism – An Inner World” which provides a look inside the world of Autism, education programs, and their impact on Latin America. This documentary features a special section about the work carried out over 32 years by Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) and how it has helped people’s lives with different abilities in Peru and worldwide.

Moreover, this documentary will present the story of Juan Carlos Machaca, a 16-year-old young man with autism who describes his life struggles and how he learned to be a more independent, productive and happy person.

Documentary’s Schedule:

“Autism – An Inner World” (CNN – Español).


In Peru

Cable Mágico: Standard 54 / Prime 542 / Satellite 401

Direct TV: 704

For other countries please contact your local cable provider


Saturday, September 24th (Premiere)

19:30 h (Eastern Time)/ 20:30 h (Central Time)

Sunday, September 25th (Aired again)

1 h / 13:30 h / 22:30 h (Eastern Time)

2h / 14:30 h / 23:30 h (Central Time)

Friday, September 30th (Aired again)

1:30 h (Eastern Time) / 14:30 (Central Time)

Saturday, October 1st (Aired again)

12:00 h (Eastern Time) / 13:00 h (Central Time)

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Opening Cocktail of CASA COR Perú 2011 in aid of CASP

OPPENING COCKTAIL CASACOR PERÚ 2011

On September 26th, at 7 pm, the most well known Peruvian Exhibition for Interior Design and Decoration in our country will hold its traditional Opening Cocktail, marking the beginning of the 16th Casa Cor Perú Edition.

This cocktail is held in aid of Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) to help with the education of their students and families with limited economic resources.

People present at this special event will visit all of the Ronald Building for the first time, a huge construction made of concrete and quartz that was built in early 1923. The building is symbol of Callao province heritage, and a showcase for interior design and decoration professionals who will show us their talent and the latest market trends.

Those interested in purchasing tickets for the cocktail night and contribute to the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú may call to 993.561.359 or 998.700.993, or write an e-mail to annsullivan@annsullivanperu.org . The event ticket price is s/. 150 Nuevos Soles.

It is worth mentioning that the Gallery Boutique Ann Sullivan, housed one more time in CASA COR Perú, will carry out an exhibition/sale of paintings and sculptures by renowned artists and talented young people in Plastic Arts in Peru. This sample sale will be conducted until November 6th. Original decorating ornaments, modern lamps from the renowned brand "Toro Wasi", and a wide collection of handmade candles "Tahna” - which are recognized for its quality and originality in each of their designs, may also be purchased from this gallery.

The aim of the event is to raise funds through sales in order to provide education to our low-income students so they can learn to fend for themselves and become independent, productive and happy people.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Peruvian Director Alonso Mayo directs his first feature film “The Story of Luke”

"The Story of Luke" (La Historia de Lucas)

The Peruvian Director Alonso Mayo is in the process of making his first film "The Story of Luke", partly based on his experiences in the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP), as recorded in his short documentary ”Just Like Anyone”.

“The Story of Luke” narrates the life of a young man with autism who, after having been overprotected all his life, embarks on a search for a job and a girl.

Alonso Mayo won the Student Academy Award with his thesis film “Wednesday Afternoon”, awarded by the American Film Institute. His recent projects include the Academy shortlisted documentary “Viva La Causa” and the unscripted webseries “Untitled Fiction Project”.

Official Website: http://thestoryofluke.com

IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038693/

Facebook: http://facebook.com/thestoryofluke

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestoryofluke

Saturday, August 20, 2011

With much enthusiasm and joy, CASP inaugurated its laundering service “The Solution”

Inaguración de la Lavandería "La Solución" del CASP 001

On Wednesday, August 17, the Centro Ann Sullivan del Perú (CASP) inaugurated its laundering service “The Solution.”

The opening ceremony was graced with the presence of Liliana Mayo, Founder and General Director of CASP, and Liliana Castro and Eduardo Gutarra, representatives for students. Also attended the inauguration as the Hiraoka Import’s representative, Mr. Raúl Hiraoka, General Management, and his wife Mrs. Margarita de Hiraoka. Mrs. Rosa Padilla, Account Manager; Luis Sánchez, Sales Manager; and Mr. Wilber Chauca attended on behalf of Henkel Peruana.

It is worth remembering that these two companies provided equipment and infrastructure to implement this laundering service.

The laundering service “The Solution” is an initiative to give real job opportunities to people with different abilities whose age ranges from 24 to 45, and which can’t insert in the labor market because of their disability severity or behavior.

The project started with a formative workshop in past April and it is expected that this community service generate incomes for CASP and young workers in the second phase.

Friday, August 19, 2011

32 years making a difference in Peru and in the world

Aniversario CASP 2011

The Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru (CASP) will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of its founding, since it first opened its doors for students with different abilities in the garage of Dr. Mayo’s home, on August 20th. At present, CASP is a training, demonstration and research international center, whose model is replicated in six countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Spain.

The CASP goal is to make students with different abilities become independent, productive and happy people. For this reason the center promotes their inclusion in the workplaces. At the moment, 100 of our students work for 34 companies, and many of them support their families. Other 100 students are included in 53 regular schools.

As part of its 32nd anniversary celebration, CASP will honor Enrique Chumpitaz, student of the Supported Employment Program, for his excellent performance at the Special Olympic World Summer Games held in Athens, Greece, where he gained 2 gold medals (200 meters style chest and 200 meter medley relay) and 1 silver medal (4 x 50 meter freestyle relay). He is an example for all us in Peru.

In addition, Dr. Judith M. LeBlanc from the University of Kansas, who has been the main consultant of CASP for 30 years, will be honored. Mr. John O´Neil, journalist from the New York Times, will be honored too for helping center.

Finally, CASP wants to express their gratitude to all our friends and people who have helped to make the center stronger during the past 32 years, an invaluable support that allows to improve the quality of life of people with different abilities and of their families.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Students of the CASP show their love for Peru

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The Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru (CASP) celebrated in advance the 190 anniversary of Peru’s Independence on July 20th. The celebration event counted on the participation of students of all of its programs and their families.

Artistic representations from the three natural regions of Peru (the coast, the highland and the forest rain), the act of a town crier and a thematic event about the Arequipa city were staged by students from diverse programs of CASP. Also, a theater representation of the proclamation of Independence of Peru and a traditional parade were carried out. Students showed love for their own country and skills they had learned.