Capitol Showcase

This is my first year at Vivian B. Adams School, where I’m a student-learner in the Transition Class. I enjoy the smaller classroom environment and the extra support with schoolwork. I’ve made friends both in my class and around campus. 

I’m a student-learner in the Transition Class at Vivian B. Adams School. I’m a leader in my classroom, and I really enjoy spending time with my classmates and participating in our group activities.  In our class, we explore different ways

My name is Johnathan. I was born in Haleyville, AL, but I moved around a lot and eventually ended up in Florence. I drew this piece because I’ve always wanted to fly a fighter plane—but that dream wasn’t possible for

I live with bipolar disorder with psychosis, and for a long time I struggled to accept my diagnosis. I made some bad choices and ended up in a group home to avoid being homeless. Now, I’m sober, I take my

I live with schizophrenia and ADHD, and I’ve faced the challenge of hearing voices. With the help of medication and therapy, I’ve been able to overcome a lot. I now live in a group home and am doing really well. 

I dream of studying zoology and one day working as a zookeeper. I love being in nature and have a special interest in all kinds of cats.  Art makes me happy—it helps me forget my problems and just enjoy the

I’ve been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and I’m proud to say I’m a veteran who receives services through the VA. I’m also proud of the fact that I live independently and have been able to maintain stability.  Drawing helps me calm

I have Marfan’s Syndrome and paranoid schizophrenia. Marfan’s is why I’m taller than most people and why I metabolize food and medication quickly. I deal with a lot of symptoms from both conditions, but I’m grateful for the support I

I’ve faced a lot of obstacles in life. My parents divorced when I was younger, and we moved around a lot. That made it hard to keep old friends and make new ones. The biggest challenge has been living with

My name is Rebecca, and I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’ve faced a lot of challenges, including a time when I was homeless. But with support and treatment, I’ve been stable on medications for the past ten years.  Now