Talked with Sandra Raffaelli, Founder & CEO, Azul Fashion Art Design. Azul's mission is to empower adults of all abilities and their caregivers using Fashion, Art and Design on their path to achieve artistic recognition, dignity and financial independence. It's a non-profit "dedicated to offering alternative art-focused programs for adults with disabilities (i.e. down syndrome,autism, and other disabilities) and their caregivers/families. Our philosophy focuses on bringing empowering experiences that transform family dynamics, integrate social skills, workforce skills, personal skills, and therapeutic artistic activities for better mental health." When students age out of the school system at 24 years old this is an opportunity for them to see if a career in arts is something they'd like. Azul has programs starting with Active Art Lunch, Art Abilities and Follow the Thread. For more info, to become a volunteer, sponsor or enroll, listeners can go to www.azulfashionartdesign.org
