James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, prepares food for fellow MOLIFE members, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
11005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, reads a braille version of National Geographic magazine during a break. Mr. Ryan prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
21005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
31005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
41005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, and Michellep Messier, who helps him, share a light moment together as James repares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
51005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, feels for the onions as he prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
61005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, saute's onions as he prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
71005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, goes outside for a break as he prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
81005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, enjoys the cool breeze, after going outside for a break as he prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
91005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, reads a braille version of National Geographic magazine during a break. Mr. Ryan prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
101005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan, who is deaf, blind and mute, prepares food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG
111005993422 manbJamesRyan James Ryan uses signs to communicate with Michelle Messier a support assistant from MOLIFE, before starting to prepare food for consumers of MOLIFE, an agency that supports people with disabilities, at the Knights of Columbus lodge on Route 6 in Mattapoisett. PETER PEREIRA/THE STANDARD-TIMES/SCMG