Have you ever wondered what it is like to have a disability or a disability that is different from your own?

In order to provide some insight, the Muncie Mayor’s Council for People with Disabilities has created the publication “Living in Muncie, Indiana: Perspectives from People with Disabilities.” It contains 30 essays and interviews from people with disabilities. Although the publication focuses on people from one specific community, the same disability issues can be found across the United States.

Go to www.livinginmuncie.xbuild.com and download your free copy!

Drawing Autism is a collection of artwork completed by individuals who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Although autism was first identified in 1943, the last decade has seen the complex neurobiological disorder become a topic of conversation the world over. Knowing no racial, ethnic or social barriers, today autism is diagnosed in 1 in every 150 children, with boys four times more likely to be autistic than girls. Known as a spectrum disorder, autism manifests differently in every diagnosis. From social deficits to behavioral difficulties and language delays, the severity of autism varies greatly from person to person. The unique nature of how autism affects individuals in myriad ways makes the disorder a challenge for those who have it, have children with it or work with those living with the diagnosis. Art has long been an outlet used by some individuals with autism to express themselves in instances where words do not work, or cannot be made to.

Visit the links below for more information:

http://markbattypublisher.com/books/drawing-autism/

http://discovermagazine.com/photos/15-how-autistic-artists-see-the-world/

http://www.facebook.com/DrawingAutism

http://www.amazon.com/Drawing-Autism-Jill-Mullin/dp/0981960006/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261602198&sr=8-1

Learn about how to make the most of your artistic calling

People of all abilities are gifted with artistic talents. This document, "Creative Callings," was created by the Indiana Institute for Disability and Community to help people with disabilites discover how to make the most of their interest and abilities in the arts. From fulfilling hobbies to professional careers, the arts can provide a wealth of joy and opportunity for any individual. To view this booklet, download the pdf here.

Creative Callings Booklet pdf

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