AbleBloom

Thank You for Making AbleBloom a Success!

November 18, 2023, Scarsdale Public Library, Westchester County

AbleBloom :

Celebrating Abilities inside Disabilities

Event Highlights

Art Show

Exhibited over 90 pieces of artwork created by individuals with developmental disabilities. Each art piece shares the life story of its creator and expressing their love of life.

Live Performances

10 special teenagers took the stage sharing their exceptional talents. The energy and enthusiasm were truly unforgettable!

Community Advocay and Integration

Bring the message to the community: There are abilities inside disabilities. Peer interaction with typical developed teenagers and community members.

Silent Auction

82% of the exhibited paintings sold, surpassing expectations and benefiting developmental disability community.

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the silent auction. Your contributions will support ongoing initiatives to promote awareness and inclusivity for people with developmental disabilities.

Community Support

Over 200 participants and 138 bids demonstrated overwhelming community support. Community leaders endorsed the event, promoting understanding and acceptance.

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Media Coverage

"In a unique and heartwarming showcase of talents, the event AbleBloom was jointly organized by ProjectReady and the IntraSpectrum Club to highlight the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. The majority of paintings exhibited were auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting ProjectReady to assist families of Chinese and Asian descent with children facing developmental disabilities."

"The Scaresdale Public Library in Westchester County hosted a special art exhibition named AbleBloom, featuring paintings, handicrafts, music, and sports performances created by Chinese children with developmental disabilities. A remarkable 82% of the displayed paintings were sold, exceeding expectations. The proceeds will support Asian families with children facing developmental disabilities."

"AbleBloom, organized by ProjectReady and IntraSpectrum Club, was a heartwarming success at the Scarsdale Public Library. The event marked the largest-scale public advocacy and art initiative for the Chinese community in the greater New York area, focusing on individuals with developmental disabilities."

About AbleBloom

AbleBloom is a public community event proudly hosted by Project Ready and the IntraSpectrum Club. Our mission is to spotlight the incredible abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us in fostering disability awareness, promoting community acceptance, and championing inclusivity.

Our Objectives

Advocay

Discover more about developmental disabilities, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, and other genetic conditions. Knowledge is a powerful tool for building understanding and empathy.

Community Inclusion

AbleBloom aimed to build a supportive and accepting community for people with developmental disabilities. Your presence and engagement contributed to this vision.

Peer Interaction

AbleBloom provide opportunity of community and typical developed teenager to meet and get to know children with developmental disabilities, foster

Inspiring the community

Make an impact, inspire the community to contribute to and improve the lives of underserved communities.

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