Community Update

WELCOME HOUSE HOSTS ART SHOW FEATURING ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Cleveland, Ohio – September 10, 2013 -- Welcome House, an area provider of residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities, is hosting an art show on Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Welcome House Community Center, located at 27200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted.

The Creative Color Expressions Art Show was planned by the Welcome House client self-advocacy group People in Action.  Talented community artists will show their work side-by-side with the artwork of individuals with developmental disabilities. This integrated show will display a broad spectrum of artistic talents.

“We are thrilled for our clients to have the opportunity to work with such talented artists,” says Executive Director Tony Thomas.   “Our client-artists have produced some magnificent artwork that will ‘wow’ the community.”

Funds raised from the sale of artwork will benefit People in Action, a self-advocacy group for people with disabilities, to fund attendance at the annual self-advocacy conference in Washington, D.C.

ABOUT WELCOME HOUSE

Welcome House, Inc. is dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities live full and rewarding lives by providing a variety of residential services in an atmosphere of a caring community.  Founded in 1981, Welcome House has a staff of 300 dedicated caregivers who provide services to more than 150 individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities living in group homes or supported living sites in Cuyahoga County, as well as to many others living in family homes.   Welcome House creates a supportive atmosphere in which clients develop independence and a sense of competence by experiencing success at home and in the community.  Welcome House is committed to ensuring excellence in care, compassion and the services we provide.