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.
Adam Wells looks on as Teddy Arruda, 10, is lifted into the air as he attempts to fill the tire on his bicycle during the Blessing of the Bikes event hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Society Fairhaven, SouthCoast Places for People and Youth Opportunities Unlimited.  Volunteer bicycle mechanics offered to make repairs to any community members who brought their bicycle to the event at the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
Adam Wells looks on as Teddy Arruda, 10, is lifted into the air as he attempts to fill the tire on his bicycle during the Blessing of the Bikes event hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Society Fairhaven, SouthCoast Places for People and Youth Opportunities Unlimited.  Volunteer bicycle mechanics offered to make repairs to any community members who brought their bicycle to the event at the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA