€25.00
Leah is always smiling. She loves music, spending time with friends, and getting creative. Born with a genetic condition that affects her speech and movement, art has become another way for Leah to communicate. Through Helium, she’s explored new materials, built her creative skills, and found new ways to share her voice with the world. Leah loves to give her creations to family and friends. This is one of the first times her art—and story—have been shared with the public.
Leah created her artwork during a Helium workshop.
“This art is 100% Leah’s own, and it’s gorgeous. She chose the theme, and when you look at it, you don’t just see Leah—you hear her voice,” Marian, Leah’s Mum explains.
For Leah, who communicates through her eyes, body and iPad, these opportunities are about more than displaying her work. It’s a form of self-expression. As Leah’s skills have developed, art has become another way for her to communicate and share her voice —and experiences—with the world.
“People with long term conditions can often be dismissed or overlooked. But at Helium, nobody sees the disability.’’
