Quotes from Professionals in the Field and Parents

"One of the most significant transformations over the past 30 years for children with disabilities is moving from being hidden to celebrating their strengths as seen in this display."

-Marie C. McCormick MD, ScD Sumner and Esther Feldberg Professor of Maternal and Child Health Department of Society, Human Development and Health Harvard School of Public Health

"To quote the old Chinese proverb, "a picture is worth a thousand words" does not even begin to describe the meaning or the affect that this project has had on Zachary.

The use of photography to express feelings and the day- to-day reality of growing up with multiple and severe special needs is awe- inspiring.  This project has allowed Zachary to share his world in a way that is unique. Thoughts, hopes, dreams, fears, sadness that could not be otherwise articulated even by my highly verbal son came out over the months he was involved in the program and are still the catalyst for conversation today.

The pride and sense of accomplishment he has as a part of the exhibit has been an incredible gift to our family and all who have the opportunity to view the photos."

- Katherine M. Martin,Mother of Zachary Martin who has severe language based learning disabilities, non-verbal learning disabilities, ADHD, and two rare gastrointestinal disorders.

"I was struck by the feelings Monica expressed about her photo of her desk in the nurses office.  She likes having her own special spot there, but I hadn't realized that she was lonely there sometimes at lunchtime.  So we talked about it and worked out a solution for the new school year. Now she can invite another classmate or two to lunch with her when she wants company."

- Lisa Jennings,Mother of Monica Jennings who has Velocardiofacial syndrome (22q11 deletion).

 
"Did I hear him (Billy) correctly? Did he just say, ‘I love myself'? That is so good, I love that. This project has really been helping him express himself."

-Alison Thompson,Mother of Billy White who has Cerebral Palsy.