LECOM Bridging the Gaps 2011

Elizabeth Kermis stands in front of her Bridging the Gaps poster. She and Dawn Deike from LECOM at Seton Hill worked with Voices for Independence in Erie.

Jason Black (middle) talks about his Bridging the Gaps internship working with teen moms and dads from the Erie School District's Student Parenting Program.

Mark Bialas stands in front of his Bridging the Gaps poster. He and fellow student Cameron Smith worked with homeless veterans served by the Erie V.A. Medical Center's Homeless Care Team.

Shawna Kubasky stands in front of her Bridging the Gaps poster. She traveled to day care centers and pre-schools teaching young children about the importance of washing their hands to prevent the spread of germs.

Raeann Carrier, Ph.D., speaks to guests during the Bridging the Gaps poster presentation ceremony at LECOM Erie on Aug. 24, 2011.

Shawna Kubasky traveled to Camp Connections at the Barber National Institute on July 12, 2011. She taught children about the importance of washing their hands and staying germ-free. She used a black light in a box to illustrate the importance of washing your hands thoroughly. Camp participant Austin Gomolekoff took part in the exercise.

Elizabeth Kermis encourages Carole Kaczmarek of Erie during an outing at the Eastway Bowling Lanes on July 14, 2011. Kermis worked with Voices for Independence, a non-profit agency that aids the disability community in Erie.

Scrubby Bear paid a visit to the kids at Camp Connections at the Barber National Institute on July 12, 2011 to encourage the kids to wash their hands. He was a guest of LECOM student Shawna Kubasky.

Elizabeth Kermis (right) encourages Sue Veenschoten of Erie as she tests out a weight machine at Voices for Independence on July 11, 2011. Kermis coordinated a buddy fitness program for the non-profit agency.

Tyler Travis, M.A., Executive Director of the LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center encourages Kaete Csir of Erie in the exercise room at Voices for Independence. Looking on in the background is Dawn Deike, a student at LECOM at Seton Hill. Dieke evaluated healthcare access for people with physical disabilities as part of her Bridging the Gaps internship.