Inclusion is Free

This art celebrates the resilience of the disabled community as a whole, and aims to represent all persons with a mental or physical disability. There are many symbols in this piece. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and independence, for all persons regardless of their abilities. As a country we need to support the pride and self worth of every individual. The green ribbon for mental health awareness is camouflaged into Lady Liberty the same way mental disabilities are camouflaged in society. The sunflowers that represent intellectual delay, and the sign language subtly in the background for persons with limited communication.