Our partner, VSA Florida – Palm Beach County, an organization dedicated to providing, supporting and championing arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities, hosted their 20th Annual West Fest in the Glades area on February 10, 2017!
More than 400 elementary school students of all abilities, school faculty and high school volunteers from the Glades area enjoyed a day of hands-on art projects, music, and special performances.
VSA Volunteer Chairman Jayna Smith says the event brings the community together through art, and creates bonds between all students, regardless of ability.
“They are realizing that there are people in their communities who do have special needs and so therefore when they see them in the community they can say oh hey I saw you, it’s not just that you’re staring because that person looks different,” said Smith.
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