Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
A Gnome Surf instructor helps his student catch a wave during a session at Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA. Gnome Surf are a non-profit organization providing surf therapy, art therapy, eco therapy and yoga therapy to children and families of all abilities, on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and the LGBTQ youth. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A Gnome Surf instructor helps his student catch a wave during a session at Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA. Gnome Surf are a non-profit organization providing surf therapy, art therapy, eco therapy and yoga therapy to children and families of all abilities, on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, and the LGBTQ youth. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA