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To whom it may concern: <br /> This letter's purpose is in support for Barbara Tyroler's photography project with Adapted Aquatics. <br /> I am the lead instructor for Adapted Aquatics,and have been working with the program for over 5 <br /> years.The class provides lessons on water safety and swimming skills to children aged 5-19 with <br /> developmental disabilities and is particularly geared towards children with Autism Spectrum <br /> Disorders(ASD).Volunteers work one-on-one with the children,and t work with the pairs <br /> individually to promote new skills and comfort in the water. <br /> Barbara has been photographing my class since the early summer,and it has made a tremendous <br /> impact in parent satisfaction,volunteer accountability,and overall class fulfilment.The parents <br /> enjoy seeing the progress that their children are making from one class to the other, and also <br /> appreciate receiving hard copies of the photographs to hang at home to motivate their children.The <br /> volunteers also receive hard copies of some photographs,reminding them of their inspiration and <br /> motivation in working with these children. <br /> In taking the pictures, Barbara is careful to not disturb the lessons.All of the photographs are candid <br /> and natural.She does a great job working with the lighting within the indoor pool and loves talking <br /> to the parents about a child's progress. In addition to my own excitement with the project,the <br /> feedback from my supervisor,the parents,the children,and the volunteers has all been <br /> overwhelmingly positive. <br /> I highly recommend this project for your grant,as it has been a very positive influence on the class's <br /> structure and function. <br /> Thank you! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Lauren Burianek <br /> Adapted Aquatics Instructor <br /> Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation <br /> (704)517-7062 <br />