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Health Equity Drives Revivals Volunteers Integrated Learning Institute Celebrates It’s Thirtieth Year! umber n a t s u j n a h By Cynthia Moses It is more t It is a long history of hope and help for those who struggle to learn, and we are ready to celebrate their ongoing success! We have contented ourselves with private rejoicing for the time being while we wait for the opportunity to celebrate with our friends, supporters and many grateful families. For parents of children who struggle to learn, finding effective intervention can be a challenge. Integrated Learning Institute (ILI) provides tools for learning that offer hope. The purpose of Integrated Learning Institute is to equip students who have learning problems to become independent learners. In order to accomplish the goal of developing independent learners, ILI employs the methodologies of The National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). NILD Educational Therapy is not tutoring or special education, both of which are compensatory in nature and concentrate on helping the learner access academic content in spite of the learner’s weaknesses. NILD Educational Therapy works to strengthen those weaknesses that keep the student from learning efficiently.
Despite the pandemic, customers, volunteers, and donors are keeping busy and engaged making sure Revivals Stores is open and continuing to make a vital financial contribution to healthcare access at DAP Health Center. For some, it has made their commitment even stronger.
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hen they see the care provided by DAP Health Center throughout this health crisis, volunteers at Revivals Stores list DAP’s commitment to public health as one of the main reasons they continue serving this community-conscious Coachella Valley chain. ”DAP shows up for people with medical care and social services, no matter what, day after day,” says Revivals volunteer John H. “What DAP provides to patients is unparalleled, and that’s why I’m here.” Revivals is known for the uniqueness and high quality of any merchandise making it to the sales floor. It also changed Coachella Valley resale by combining vintage and retail, a strategy that keeps a variety of customers returning. This might look effortless but making this all come together during COVID requires skilled teams of volunteers, all driven by the belief that everyone should have access to healthcare in this community, regardless of their ability to pay. 100% of Revivals Stores profits (about $1 million annually) support comprehensive healthcare for the 8,000 residents of the Coachella Valley who call DAP their healthcare home. The resale store chain’s broad community of generous donors guarantees a steady supply of stellar resale merchandise alongside brand-new furniture and home décor. Early Safety Modifications Paid Off A major funding source for DAP Health, Revivals Stores implemented COVID safety measures over weeks of planning during the early months of the crisis. They include social distancing markers throughout the stores and some minor policy changes. To keep safety a priority, fitting rooms were closed, returns are Continued on page 49
Instead of adapting the learning environment to a student’s unique learning struggles, ILI employs an individualized, intensive intervention to strengthen thinking and reasoning thereby increasing the students’ capacity to learn. Students become active participants in their own learning. Individual potential is unlocked. Students emerge not only better prepared to make the grade, but to also make the most of whatever comes their way and succeed beyond the classroom. What people are saying: “I am very impressed with the thoughtful work NILD accomplishes in training educators to meet the learning and emotional needs of students. NILD members demonstrate an understanding of the learning process and an appreciation of the unique style of each child. They are a group that truly focuses on the whole child, touching both the hearts and mind of students, and reinforcing learning, hope, and resilience.” Robert Brooks, PHD., Faculty. Harvard Medical School, Author, Raising Resilient Children.
Watch for our celebration event announcement in late spring or early fall 2021! For more information visit our website www.integratedlearninginstitute. org, email cmoses@integratedlearninginstitute.org or call 760-218-9773.
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