Author: peggy

My name is Amanda and I love to express myself through my smile. I am in a wheelchair and I have very limited verbal skills, but painting has taught me how to express myself. I like to watch art classes

I live in my own apartment and attend the Arc of Clarke County Day Rehabilitation program, where I like being out in the community, spending time with other’s and listening to music. I like painting because it relaxes me and

My diagnosis is schizophrenia and PTSD. I was homeless for almost two years, lost my benefits, lost my check and insurance and couldn’t get my medicine. I was in and out of the hospital. I moved into a group home,

Sometimes it is hard for me to cope with being criticized since I have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have been nonverbal when I was a little boy but I overcame this challenge. I taught myself how

My name is Lauren and I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia six years ago. One of my main obstacles with this diagnosis was hearing voices in my head. I began using art as a coping mechanism about two years

I deal with anxiety and depression. I am also on the autism spectrum. I am working on how to deal with having anxiety and depression. One way I work on dealing with it is through my art. It helps me

I am Andrew and I have intellectual disabilities and I often have difficulty communicating with others. I sometimes face challenges of adjusting to new places. I like to call myself a self-taught artist. I enjoy working on art projects in

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.

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

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