CASACOR PERÚ 2011 opened their doors to help the CASP

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

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

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 24^th (Premiere)

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

Sunday, September 25^th (Aired again)

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

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

Friday, September 30^th (Aired again)

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

Saturday, October 1^st (Aired again)

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

Opening Cocktail of CASA COR Perú 2011 in aid of CASP

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 16^th 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 6^th. 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.

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

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

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

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.

32 years making a difference in Peru and in the world

The Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru (CASP) will celebrate the 32^nd 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 20^th. 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 32^nd 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.

Students of the CASP show their love for Peru

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.

Ministry of Justice (MINJUS) awards recognition to Dr. Liliana Mayo

Dr. Rosario Fernandez Figueroa, President of the Council of Minister and Minister of Justice, honored Dr. Liliana Mayo, Founder and General Director of Centro Ann Sullivan of Peru (CASP), with the “Fortification of Constitutional State of Rights and the Access to the Justice” recognition. This national recognition from the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS in Spanish) was awarded to a brilliant 31-year career in favor of education and inclusion of people with different abilities and their families.

This annual distinction, created by MINJUS, has the objective to express public recognition to people who have helped to strengthen the democratic system in our country.

“It is not an easy task to undertake but in compensation they receive higher spiritual rewards. On this occasion we have changed the criteria to select personalities, who in our opinion deserve to win this distinction from the ministry. These important figures help us build the moral basis of a free society”, added the Minister during awarding ceremony. They are as follow: Evangelina Otayza Arrieta, from of the Good Shepherd Sisters; Carlos Alvarez Osorio, Director of the Human Dignity and Solidarity Association; Nelly Villegas Palomino, Co-founder of Llagtanchispaq (Women Rights and Child Victim of Domestic Violence Organization); Father Zeffirino Luigui Montin, Director of Hogar San Camilo to Fight AIDS; Father José Chuquillanqui, Parish Priest of “El Espíritu de Manchay” Church; and Former Congressman Lucio Muñiz Flores.

Minister Fernández said, “All of these people unite efforts to strengthen the state of rights, where we all are equals while being different. Through the example they transmit personal values such as generosity, honesty, transparency, love for one’s neighbor, reject deceit and concern about oneself than for anybody else. They just want to help and it is already enough”.

We need your vote! Help us to be in The Final

Friends, the voting for the time storytelling competition will be closed on July 10^th, so we need that you and your friends keep on voting for our story to be one of the 7 participants selected for the final phase of this competition.

Please, if you have already voted for our story or are going to vote for it, it is very important to CONFIRM your vote. Remember that you will receive a mail in your inbox having “Interbank” as subject.

If you don’t get this inbound email message, check your spam or Junk E-mail folder and find it. Then open this mail and below the story “Lo más importante es dar" click on the button saying "confirmar voto". A message in Spanish will appear on your screen saying: Your vote has been confirmed.

We are not still among the seven participants with most votes but your help can make the story of Ann Sullivan Center of Peru- “The most important thing is to give” be one of the finalists.

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