Triumphant Bahamian story a hit at Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival

‘Every Child Counts’ the poignant and touching documentary about a school in The Bahamas providing an educational opportunity for children with special needs, recently premiered during the 29th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.

The documentary written, produced and directed by Wendy Loten, a seasoned producer and director, tells the story of a school in Abaco, Bahamas, founded by a resident of the community, Lynn Major.

Major the administrator of the school, along with her husband, adopted twin boys at the age of 3 1/2. The couple discovered that both boys had severe developmental delays and would need special education, and because the Island did not have an educational option for the twins, the MaJors determined to create an option. The formation of the Special Ed school, ECC (Every Child Counts) was the result of Lyn Major’s determined efforts along with parents with similar needs, as well as the help of the local Catholic church’s Reverend Stan Kolasa, St. Francis De Sales and Dr. S. Kossack, of Florida International University.

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