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Moisés
Birthdate: November 29, 2015 Moisés loves to laugh. He asks all of his caregivers to tickle him and loves giggling so much, he tries to tickle himself. Moisés has limited motor function and uses a wheelchair. Moisés has limited speech abilities but he will try to have a conversation with everyone. He’s improving with his…
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Luisa Dominga
Birthdate: August 24, 2003 Luisa’s smile is contagious! When you talk to her, she listens closely and smiles the entire time. She especially likes a conversation with a lot of facial expressions and soft kind words. Luisa has epilepsy and is intellectually disabled. You can often find Luisa with a small toy in her arms. Two…
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Abraham
Birthdate: April 2, 2006 Abraham attends the Puerto Plato Special School where he is excited about learning. His vocabulary is expanding every week and he loves engaging his peers and caregivers in conversation. Abraham has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, depression, limited motor function, uses a wheelchair, and has an intellectual disability. Abraham likes watching movies and…
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Eduardo
Birthdate: March 19, 2004 Eduardo is a ray of sunshine. He brings light to all around him. When he hears music, he wiggles and moves in his wheelchair to the sound of the beat. Eduardo has Ataxia, cerebral palsy, autism, limited motor function, uses a wheelchair, and has an intellectual disability. He enjoys spending time…
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Maria Joselyn
Birthdate: November 4, 2003 Maria loves to be the center of attention! If she is not in the middle of things, she will try to get your attention by using her voice. Her words may not be easy to understand but she is heard. She joined the Mustard Seed Communities family in 2005 when she was…
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Fausto
Birthdate: February 22, 1999 Fausto loves the peace of the outdoors. He is a foodie who never misses mealtime. Music is calming to him, and he enjoys watching TV. Fausto has lived at Mustard Seed Communities Dominican Republic for 6 years. He has epilepsy, paralysis, and is intellectually disabled. When you speak to him, he pays…
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Manuel
Birthdate: October 21, 1991 Manuel is an art lover who lights up when he sees a picture with bright lively colors. He listens closely when you speak to him and often will give you a radiant smile in return. Manuel has called Mustard Seed Communities Dominican Republic home since 2015. He has intellectual disabilities, limited motor…
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Ángel
Birthdate: November 4, 2010 Ángel’s name reflects his personality. He is an affectionate child with a sweet disposition. Ángel enjoys playing with anyone and everyone who is available. He loves music, bright colors, and watching cartoons. Ángel demonstrates his joy by clapping his hands when he participates in an activity that he loves. Ángel joined the…
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Carolina
Birthdate: December 29, 2009 Carolina likes to try new things and is a tactile learner, she learns best when she is able to participate in activities that involve touching and moving. She likes to carry a doll or a ball to keep her hands busy. Carolina has limited motor function and sickle cell anemia. Carolina…
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Miguel
Birthdate: November 13, 1997 Miguel loves the outdoors and the feeling of the warm sun on his face. He became a member of the Mustard Seed family in Dominican Republic when he was 10 years old. Miguel has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, limited motor function, is intellectually disabled, and uses a wheelchair. When he arrived at…