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Sammamish volunteers pitch "Misunderstood Moments" arts campaign to reduce stigma around developmental disabilities
Summary
Lens of Youth, a Sammamish-based nonprofit, presented a planned project to collect stories from people with developmental disabilities and use art exhibits and school seminars to build empathy and inclusion.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Florence Chang and Felicia Chang representing Lens of Youth described a proposed project, "Misunderstood Moments," intended to shift public perceptions about people with developmental disabilities.
Florence Chang said Lens of Youth is a Sammamish-based nonprofit that runs local activities including a yearly holiday party (about 50 attendees this year), free senior photos and collaborations with local…
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