Follow Giulietta's Journey

When people see Benji and Giulietta's program today, what they are seeing is not how things have always been. This is the result of two decades of work that included failures, dead ends, and crises that made us question whether we could continue. The path was not straightforward. There were years when progress felt out of reach, when we were exhausted and desperate. The system offered no solutions, and we had to create something from nothing. There were crisis points that for

Camp Greenacres Summer Camp When Benji and Giulietta were younger, they had the chance to attend several summer camps, each offering meaningful experiences that supported their growth and confidence. Summer is such an important time in a child’s life, not just for fun and adventure, but for forming friendships, discovering new interests, and building a sense of independence. For Giulietta, camp became a space where they could explore, learn, and feel included alongside their

School trips at MJDS have always been planned with inclusion in mind, and Benji and Giulietta have been active participants in every outing. From local excursions to trips to Montreal and Quebec City, the goal has always been for them to be fully involved alongside their classmates. Teachers, support staff, and peers worked together to make school activities accessible and engaging for every student. Classmates played an important role in inclusion by offering help when neede

Giulietta has always loved music. She lights up whenever she hears a guitar, ukulele, or piano, and she’s happiest when there’s music playing around her. Whether it’s a live band at a festival or someone strumming a tune at home, she’s completely captivated by the sounds and rhythms. Music brings her so much joy, it’s a big part of who she is. Giulietta developed a deep love for music from an early age and enjoyed listening to anyone play the guitar and her mom play the piano