MICROBOARDS
TODD’S BRAVES, INC. -- TODD'S REEL DEAL
IT’S ALL ABOUT CARMINE, INC.
Watch Carmine on "VOICES BEYOND THE MIRROR VIDEO"
AMIE'S VOICE, INC. -- ORIGINAL ART WORK BY AMIE MCELHANEY
Amie McElhaney would like to thank everyone who supported her exhibit at the National APSE conference on June 8th and 9th. It was a huge success! Stay tuned for future updates and events.
LOIS CENTRIC, INC. -- LOIS CURTIS ART
Lois Curtis' uncommon self-advocacy began a chain of events that has affected the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Lois became a civil rights activist and her actions became a catalyst within the disability rights movement. Her actions have had a profound affect upon the system of supports for people with disabilities due to the "Olmstead Decision." Today, Lois is a successful artist and activist.
Paintings by Atlanta Folk Artist Lois Curtis Hang Inside Inspiration House
THE CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW & TOUR OF HOMES
Cathedral of St. Phillip, 2744 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
AMY'S LIFE FELLOWSHIP, INC.
JONATHAN, INC. - JONATHAN ALEXANDER HAYES
Although 11 year old Jonathan has had no professional training, he works at least 3-4 hours a day sketching and drawing. He was recently awarded 1st Place in the Pilots Club of Atlanta and one of his paintings is now included in a traveling art exhibit.
The Norton Park fourth grader placed 1st and 2nd in the Visual Arts General Education Division and 1st place in the Visual Arts Special Student Artist for his 2009-10 participation in the PTA Reflections program, and had his work featured on the CCSD Comprehensive Annual Financial Report cover.
Jonathan had three pieces on display at the “No Limits” art show and included in the VSA of Georgia Artists with Disabilities from August 21 – September 25th at the Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery, 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Board of Education for the Cobb County School District also featured one of Jonathan’s works on their webpage and his artwork was published in the CAFR Annual Budget Catalog for the Cobb County School District
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/communications/cobbcast_email/cobbcast_email_100908.htm
A personal interview with Jonathan was broadcast on the weekly radio program, “Shaping Families” produced by Third Way Media. http://www.shapingfamilies.com/2011/9/3/Program/Autism%253A+Hope
For a copy of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities "Making A Difference" magazine - Winter 2012 - featuring an article in STRAIT TALK (Page 26) "I Do Know...But I Don't" by Lawanda and Jonathan Hayes go to:
MARIA'S INDEPENDENCE, INC.
OUR NEIGHBOR, INC.
