My art studio

Yesterday I moved into my own art studio. Today I painted in my own studio. I painted a flower and I am so excited and scared about having my own place. I did get the studio with three other people with disabilites. I am a little scared to be by myself in the studio, but I think Joe or Mellowdy or Angel will probably be there soon.

Painting helps me bring out my thoughts and feelings and I feel so alive and "normal" when I paint. I am just like everyone else. Painting brings out what I think about life. I am now selling paintings to other people and it makes me so happy. I am in this studio with lots and lots of artists. I am an artist!!

Helping my Mom find a career

My Mom worked with my Dad for many years, but after awhile she decided to work with kids with special needs in elementary school. She helps kids learn to read and my Mom still helps me with reading. I taught her everything she knows because I wanted her to teach kids with disabilities everything. Even though I have a disability I want to learn as much as I can, just like everyone else. My Mom learned that lesson from me and she is teaching everything to other kids. My Mom also got hired at a University to teach teachers how to teach kids like me. I want those teachers to teach that even though we learn differently we want to learn just like everyone else.

Sarah talks about growing up with Allicia...

My name is Sarah and I am Allicia's younger sister. I have