Damien Breve

Damien Breve is a 16 year old boy with cerebral palsy. He is a smart boy, he lets you know his wants and needs. Due to his profound hearing loss he doesn’t speak, he communicates in American Sign Language. Damien enjoys the outings, he likes to go to Amusement Parks, Museums and a stroll around the park. He likes to go to the Movies and go shopping at the Mall.

When Damien was born he showed some developmental delays, he wasn’t sitting up and he was failing his hearing test. He started Early Intervention at the age of 10 months and he received physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and special education at home. He was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at the age of 2 and started wearing hearing aids. A few months after he went under surgery for the cochlear implant in his right ear.

At the age of 4, he went to St. Francis DeSales School for the Deaf where he received physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy and learned American Sign Language. When he graduated at the age of 14, he went to Roy Campanella Occupational Training Center where he is currently receiving physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Damien is a happy boy, he likes to learn new things. He also likes to draw and color and he can be shy at times.

Damien lives with his mom and younger sister. Receiving an Adaptive Bicycle will allow Damien to obtain mobility and freedom, your support will be appreciated.

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