My name is Devyn and I communicate nonverbally. I have an iPad talking device, but I won’t use it without prompting. I came to live in the Glenwood residential program when my parents began to have difficulty managing my behavior. Because I struggle with expression, I...
I was diagnosed with autism. I enjoy the socialization opportunities I have been given by the program and hope to continue making friendships and acquaintanceship for years to come. Riverbend helps me in life and with my mental illness. I find art to be very relaxing. I...
I’ve been painting for nine years, and I use acrylic paint to express and cope with my bipolar depression. My mom and boyfriend have helped me battle my condition, and they too have helped me to deal with my feelings of hopelessness. I find myself...
I am a young adult with a mental illness and I struggle with symptoms from my illness. I live with my grandmother and she takes care of me. I attend day treatment and take my medicine to be stable. I have a lot of support...
I’ve faced many obstacles, one is which is severe clinical depression. Another is dealing with schizoaffective disorder. Prayer and my faith in Jesus have been how I’ve gotten through all of my many hospitalizations and episodes. I’ve always been interested in drawing and painting. I took...
I attend a training center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies included talking on the phone, playing x-box, exploring in the woods and watching movies. I volunteer at the W.E.L.C.O.M.E Center in Millbrook, AL and I also volunteer at Prattville Health and Rehab. Sarah The Beautiful Day NFS ...
My name is Willie and I drew this picture for power. I wanted to show that we have power and that we are good people. The people who helped me are good people. I have been at ADS a long time, respecting the staff members...
My name is Patricia and I live with my mother. I enjoy helping others, my favorite activity is attending the day program at Vivian B. Adams School. I’m diagnosed with having an intellectual disability. Because of that I push myself every day to be more...
For most of my life I have dealt with the diagnosis of ataxia. This has affected my mobility and other physical movements. Recently, I had to have surgery on my spinal cord and it has been a long journey to recover from this experience. One...
My name is Chasie, the obstacles I have overcome are being angry so quickly. Art makes me feel quite and focused and helps me to think about positive things. It helps me stay focused on good things instead of negative things. The picture represents me...