Dominican Republic and the Educational and Life Experiences of the Deaf
ASL  1140  (01)
Dr. Mark Rust
March 9 - March 17, 2012

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Budget

Total number of student participants: 10

Flight to DR with insurance: $775
Hotel: $800
Private Ground Transportation: $100
Teaching Materials: $50
Day at Beach for R&R: $75

Total: $1800

$900 due October 15, 2011
(payment made to the Bursar's Office for ASL 1140)

$900 balance due November 1, 2011
(no refund after final payment made)

Tentative Itinerary

October 20, 2011 (Thursday) @ 4:15 pm
(Mandatory for all participants)

November 21, 2011 (Monday) @ 4:15 pm
(Mandatory for all participants)

January 26, 2012 (Thursday) @ 4:15 pm
(Mandatory for all participants)

February 16, 2012 (Thursday) @ 4:15 pm
(Mandatory for all participants)

March 1, 2012 (Thursday) @ 4:15 pm
(Mandatory for all participants)

Depart March 9, 2012 (TBA)

March 10 - 17, 2012
Visit various schools for the Deaf on the island and provide instruction

March 17, 2012
Return to the US (TBA)

March 22, 2012 (Thursday) @ 4:15 pm
Debriefing

First Week of April an evening presentation
Evening presentation of experience to the McDaniel Community (TBA)

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