9 – Untitled

9 – Untitled

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

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23 – Night to Shine

23 – Night to Shine

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

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58 – Butterfly

58 – Butterfly

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.

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84 – Alabama Fish

84 – Alabama Fish

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

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2 – The Blue Mist

2 – The Blue Mist

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

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65 – Bouncing Ball

65 – Bouncing Ball

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

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3 – The Beautiful Day

3 – The Beautiful Day

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

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39 – Power

39 – Power

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

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30 – Untitled

30 – Untitled

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

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