Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Stacy Morris checks on her daughter, Madison Morris', skin at their home in Fall River, MA. Madison Morris, 5 months, is affected by a rare skin disorder called ichthyosis. Madison's skin doesn't function normally due to a genetic mutation inherited at birth, leaving her skin dry, thickened and scaly. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Stacy Morris checks on her daughter, Madison Morris', skin at their home in Fall River, MA. Madison Morris, 5 months, is affected by a rare skin disorder called ichthyosis. Madison's skin doesn't function normally due to a genetic mutation inherited at birth, leaving her skin dry, thickened and scaly. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA