Lauren is a CFS participant who loves art because it’s about more than just about drawing and painting. For her, it’s a way to express the things she loves, connect with other people, and keep trying new things. Lauren’s creative journey has taken her through several different spaces. She creates at YAI Arts, three days
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Beyond Words: Amoako’s Art, Music, and Journey Toward Independence
Amoako Buachie does most of his talking with a paintbrush, piano, or microphone – and he speaks volumes through his art and music. Over the years, Amoako, a CFS participant with I/DD, has nurtured his love of music and built a body of artwork that has been exhibited and recognized by institutions including The Metropolitan
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Some people collect souvenirs. Oscar collects people. Oscar is a storyteller whose love of filmmaking begins—and ends—in conversations with all the characters whom he has collected throughout his life. Spend just a minute with Oscar and you’re immediately lifted by his infectious enthusiasm. Every conversation quickly turns to something he’s excited about: a film festival,
Read moreMiguelina: Finding Purpose Through Service
Miguelina’s Story For most of my life, I struggled to figure out what my purpose was or what I was truly good at. I tried piano, singing, dancing, and painting, but nothing ever felt like the right fit. Like many children, I dreamed of becoming an architect or a ballet dancer, but as I grew
Read moreBoxing, Blockbusters, and Brave Change: Jesse’s Amazing Story
Jesse will tell you he’s a bit of a homebody. He loves thriller films and the charm of physical media—DVDs, retro arcade games, and movie theaters. He has filled the apartment where he now lives independently with movie posters, video games, miniature cars, and stacks of DVDs. He much prefers the analogue world to cloud-based
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