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.
Lisa Lapham hugs her son, Quinton Lapham, 6, as he reluctantly lets go to line up behind the first grade line after arriving for his first day of school at the Alfred Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Lisa Lapham hugs her son, Quinton Lapham, 6, as he reluctantly lets go to line up behind the first grade line after arriving for his first day of school at the Alfred Gomes Elementary School in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA