Taking action UNESCO!: For the sake of "First times"

Last Friday I had a really interesting experience. I met with Craig the owner of Momento Espresso cafe. Craig and his wife own a few Momento Espresso in Hamilton. They have a keen interest in social justice and it was great to be able to thank Craig for having supported me early in my career. My very first art exhibition was at the Lakeside Waikato University Momento Espresso - which happens to be the first Momento Espresso cafe that started Craig in his current success trail.

Well - we took a moment to celebrate our first times - remember yours?!

Taking Action Project

I travel to schools and day centres for disabled people to inspire educators and staff to raise their expectations about the contribution that can be made by the people they support.

I know from first hand experience that support staff often have low expectations about disabled people’s future social contribution, and where interventions have been made, these expectations can increase, opening hosts of new opportunities for disabled people.

In many cases, families and carers just need to meet people who they can see have achieved their dreams so they can be inspired by their energy and the happiness that comes from being engaged in what one is passionate about!

I have met many parents who did not dare dreaming anymore for a great future for their child.

I am not advocating that every disabled person should become an artist… just that in following my passion and gifts I achieved success and happiness – and recognition for the contribution that I am making to my community!

It is about identifying what one is passionate about and putting all our energy in becoming great at it! This can and has changed lives!!

Yaniv Janson

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For the sake of "First times"