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.
Austin Carrita, 2, points at his brother Grayson Ferreira, 6, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, as he walks alone with the assistance of a suspension system installed at the new Southcoast Health Pediatric Rehabilitation Program building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA.  Next to him Erica Keisling, physical therapist, encourages Grayson to walk on his own. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Austin Carrita, 2, points at his brother Grayson Ferreira, 6, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, as he walks alone with the assistance of a suspension system installed at the new Southcoast Health Pediatric Rehabilitation Program building on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, MA.  Next to him Erica Keisling, physical therapist, encourages Grayson to walk on his own. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA