art

My disability is bipolar disorder and arts and crafts make me feel good. I am self-taught and enjoy the process of creating art. Deborah Two Crosses $20

For many years I lived at home with my family and then I lived for a period of time in a group home. I was diagnosed with DS at an early age, but always dreamed of living in my own

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.