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Leaf Pattern Design

Mustard Seed Communities, Jamaica

I volunteered at the Mustard Seed communities in Jamaica for a week in both the summer of 2023 and 2024.  I fed and bathed the residents twice a day, and completed projects such as fixing the faulty water tower and repaving walkways to make them wheelchair accessible. Throughout my stay, I noticed the glaring inequalities disabled Jamaicans face, such as an extremely low social welfare payment ($4 per person) and a lack of individualized programs. However, I also noticed the relentless optimism that these residents displayed, constantly wearing a smile on their face, proving that living life to the fullest while having a severe disability is still a possibility.

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