Dominican Republic and the Educational and Life Experiences of the Deaf
ASL  1140  (01)

Budget

Total number of student participants: 10

Flight to DR with insurance: $700 *
Hotel room with breakfast:  $600
DR private transportation:   $200

Total: $1500 **

$800 due October 1, 2009
$700 due November 1, 2009

* depending on cost of flight and insurance, this number may be lower
** includes cost of closing banquet dinner

Tentative Itinerary

November 23, 2009  (Monday) 6:30 pm
Orientation Meeting (Mandatory for all participants)

February 1, 2010  (Monday) 6:30 pm
Class Meeting (Mandatory for all participants)

February 8, 2010 (Monday) 6:30 pm
Class Meeting (Mandatory for all participants)

March 1, 2010 (Monday) 6:30 pm
Class Meeting (Mandatory for all participants)

March 12, 2010 (Friday)
Depart for the Dominican Republic

March 13 – 19, 2010
Visit various schools for the Deaf on the island and provide instruction

March 20, 2010
Return to Maryland

March 22, 2010 (Monday) 6:30 pm
Debriefing meeting

First Week of April
Evening presentation of experience to the community (TBA)

Fact: most deaf Dominican children never receive more than three years of schooling, if they receive any at all.