View sample pages from this one-of-a-kind book with over 70 pieces of stunning art and words of wisdom from 90 intellectually and physically challenged youth. These artists and writers reveal a true-to-life glimpse into their lives, hopes, dreams and even their frustrations and disappointments.
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Introduction example. “SHOUT it from the rooftops! Our beautiful girl is here.”
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“Strengths I’ve gained from being blind? 1. I don’t judge people based on what they look like. 2. I can read in the dark. 3. When the power goes out in our house I’m the only one who can find things.” – Peter, 17, Blind. Artwork by Collaborative Group, VSA Colorado/Access Gallery
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Left: “People with disabilities know it’s not okay to engage in offensive behavior.” – Peter, 17, Stroke with artwork by Collaborate Group at VSA Colorado/Access Gallery. Right: “You know someone is a great person by how they treat others.” – Hannah, 19, Intellectual Disability. Atrwork by Elisha, 15, Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
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“I was bullied in 6th grade. A girl called me “stupid” and another girl followed me home from school one day and it scared me.” – Amy, 14, Intellectual Disability. Artwork by Nicole, Developmental Disability.
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“Life is not over when you are diagnosed with a disability.” – Corey, 19, Muscular Dystrophy. Artwork by Samuel, 10, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
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Appendix example. “What happens when the happy voices and positive energy of all kinds of kids come together? The word ‘handicap’ gets lost in the cheers of joy.”
