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.
A man walks past a window at the UMass Dartmouth downtown New Bedford, MA campus, decorated with a wintry scene as part of the Sparkle at The Star Store program.    PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
A man walks past a window at the UMass Dartmouth downtown New Bedford, MA campus, decorated with a wintry scene as part of the Sparkle at The Star Store program.    PHOTO PETER PEREIRA