Disability Advocacy
"Every mind has its own language"
Amplifying the voices of the disabled community through art therapy and innovative communication tools that transcend traditional language barriers
Why Art Becomes Voice
Introduction Video (3-4 minutes)
Mission statement | Neurological diversity perspective | Personal connection
From My Sister's Journey to a Universal Mission
My sister has autism. Growing up with her, I watched her struggle to share the vibrant world inside her head. She had thoughts, emotions, and perspectives that couldn't come out through regular conversation. That taught me something huge: struggling to express yourself doesn't mean you have nothing to say.
What started with my sister became something bigger. I realized this isn't just about autism. It's about anyone with a disability who's been told they "can't communicate" just because they don't communicate the way most people expect. I decided to make sure these people get heard. That their voices matter. That their perspectives reach the world.
Through art, symbols, and visual expression, we can show the individuality of people who would otherwise be invisible. Each piece of art is like an emotional letter. These are their colors. This is their language. This is how they speak.
Every Mind Has Its Own Language
Everyone experiences and expresses the world differently, and that's okay. For many people in the disabled community, art isn't just a hobby or a form of self-expression. It's their voice. It's how they communicate what words can't capture. And that voice is just as valid and powerful as any spoken language.
My job is to create spaces where these artistic voices get the attention they deserve. Where people can see and understand what these artists are saying through their work. Each piece tells a story that needs to be heard.
Project Showcase
Avec Toi Project
A groundbreaking art therapy initiative providing creative expression opportunities for autistic children. Through two successful exhibitions, we've documented remarkable progress in communication and behavioral development.
Exhibition Gallery
Photos from both exhibitions showcasing artwork evolution
Before/After Documentation
Video evidence of communication progress and development
Impact Metrics
Children served, testimonials, behavioral improvements
ACC Emoticon Project
An innovative Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) emoticon system designed specifically for autistic individuals. Developed through extensive research and user testing with the community.
Research Methodology
Evidence-based design process with community input
User Testing
Iterative design based on feedback from autistic individuals
Implementation Guide
Practical resources for using the emoticon system
Case Studies
Detailed profiles showcasing the transformative power of art as communication
Case Study 1
In-depth profile documenting communication breakthrough and artistic development through tailored intervention
Case Study 2
In-depth profile documenting communication breakthrough and artistic development through tailored intervention
Case Study 3
In-depth profile documenting communication breakthrough and artistic development through tailored intervention
Artist Profiles
Celebrating the unique artistic voices of autistic artists—each profile is a window into a beautiful, complex inner world expressed through art
Artist 1
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Artist 2
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Artist 3
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Artist 4
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Artist 5
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Artist 6
Photo gallery | Video interview | Artist statement
"What their art reveals about their inner world"
Note: This section can serve as an online exhibition depending on available content
A Personal Mission
My sister's journey with autism taught me that communication exists in countless forms. Her art speaks volumes in ways that words never could. This work is dedicated to every individual who has been told they don't have a voice—you do, and it's beautiful.
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas