"I Have a Voice" Down Syndrome Photograph Exhibit

DesPlainesPublicLibrary 10/15/09 01:49 PM 69 hits

Event Date(s): 11/01/2009 - 11/30/2009
Event Time: During open hours at the library
Event Location: Des Plaines Library
Contact Name: Heather Imhoff
Contact Phone: (847) 376-2792

Event Details:

Don't just look, see. See beneath the surface, beyond the diagnosis. See the strength, the beauty, the wisdom. Open your eyes to boundless potential. And an infinite capacity to love. And you will be touched forever.

Don't miss this traveling gallery of beautifully shot portraits by photographer Thomas Balsmo. This stunning exhibition of children and adults with Down syndrome captures their wisdom, their strength and their very essence. The project was conceived by Nancy Gianni, whose third child, GiGi, was born with Down syndrome seven years ago. Gianni is the founder of GiGi's Playhouse, the nonprofit organization based in Hoffman Estates dedicated to Down syndrome awareness, education, resources and support.

For more information about this exhibit, visit: www.dppl.org.

Directions & Parking:

Parking is available in the municipal garage behind the Library and in Library Plaza. PLEASE read and comply with all posted parking instructions.
1st floor, part of 2nd floor: 3 hour parking only.
Underground, 3rd floor, part of 2nd floor:
Monday-Friday, 6 AM - 5 PM, permit parking only.
All other times - unlimited parking.
Library Plaza lots - follow posted instructions.
If you are staying more than 3 hours, please be certain you are parked in an appropriate area. Need a longer parking time? Use the commuter lot with meters over at Metropolitan Square, on the other side of Northwest Highway.

Take public transportation
It is easy to reach the Library from the Metra's Union Pacific Northwest line - the Des Plaines stop is directly in front of (north of) the Library. Six Pace bus lines also stop at the Metra station or across Miner Street from the station. Those Pace lines are: 208, 209, 226, 230, 234, 250.

Free. Registration not required.

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