L'Arche, A Day at the Gym (5th of photo essay)
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Dignity!
In L'Arche, people who have developmental disabilities and those who come to assist share life and daytime activities together in family-like settings that are integrated into local neighbourhoods.
This photo essay was done in the 1970's for The Winnipeg Tribune. L'Arche has grown immensely since then.
In the L'Arche, A Day at the Gym photo essay.
17 responses
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Susan Littlefield gave props (2 Nov 2012):
So poignant, James. She is not defined by the chair!!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (2 Nov 2012):
So special, her expression says it all my friend!!! This series is simply fantastic!!!!!!!!
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Michele Wambaugh said (2 Nov 2012):
So sweet! Totally agree with Sonia & Susan!
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Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (2 Nov 2012):
James, agree with all
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Lynn E. Harvey gave props (2 Nov 2012):
Beautiful capture of this strong young woman.
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Donald Garrett gave props (2 Nov 2012):
Disabled people have a special place in heaven, so do the folks that guide their lives.
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Ted Anderson gave props (3 Nov 2012):
Yes, her expression says it all.
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Charles Rushton said (4 Nov 2012):
Nicely framed and very empathetic. You have captured a dignity in her that is quite touching.
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Kathleen Mercado (Deleted) said (4 Nov 2012):
This set is wonderful...wonderful! And as Charles points out, the empathic shooting lets joy and personality (yours and your subjects' shine in these all). Really something.
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Elyseo gave props (4 Nov 2012):
love!
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Pat0 gave props (4 Nov 2012):
Beautiful !!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (4 Nov 2012):
love the smile!
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Ann Reece gave props (5 Nov 2012):
Dignity! Once again you have captured pure emotion and it is wonderful!
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Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (6 Nov 2012):
Life is cruel sometimes, she is delicious!
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elfriede fulda gave props (6 Nov 2012):
Beautiful people, lovely capture
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lowison gave props (10 Nov 2012):
In the eyes of this children, oft I seen God!
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Ester van Dam gave props (12 Nov 2012):
absolutely. You really portray people in a beautiful way with all their dignity and strenght & grace, love it
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