Archive for the ‘Stories’ Category
The Son in Her Heart
No one could ever say that Betty Rowe had it easy, raising six children in the bush from the 1950s, one of them with Down syndrome. But Betty always looked for the positives in the challenges she faced, and perhaps the greatest of these has been helping her now adult…
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21 Stories for World Down Syndrome Day
Every year in March, Down syndrome Australia share 21 stories, I felt very happy and honoured when they asked me to share something. Day 17: Peter Rowe Artist Peter Rowe says being connected to your community is very important. He shares what it has been like to stay connected this…
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Art by Peter Rowe:@bluethumb
I have always enjoyed creating, playing, expressing and being a story teller of sorts. Art as many of you know came into my life as a form of therapy to assist with overcoming past trauma. Art is now a great passion which brings me so much joy, as well as…
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Painting my way through to the other side: the power of art
How do you share who you are, how do you share how you are feeling and how do you do this without words. Art and Creativity allow us a very powerful means in which to express and communicate our emotions. When it comes to breaking down barriers, removing labels and…
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Inspiring a new generation of Artist’s
My Weekly Preview chats to author, illustrator and motivational speaker Peter Rowe about his love of art. What is the value of art in children’s lives? I believe art is incredibly valuable in children’s lives. It allows them the opportunity to tap into their natural creativity, without fear of judgment,…
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Learning to tap saved my life
LIVING WITH DISABILITY: What makes the world right for you? Facilitated Communication (FC) is a system that can allow people who cannot speak to tap out words and thoughts letter-by-letter on a communication board, usually with the help of a trained facilitator. The board Peter Rowe uses (pictured above) looks…
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Peter’s Story
It’s in my strongest belief that things happen for a reason and we cross paths with others for a greater purpose. Another mother I know who’s son has an autism spectrum disorder posted a link to a new cafe opening a few months ago. I never got around to going…
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My Life – A Story and Thoughts on Communication
My name is Peter Rowe and I am an artist, an author, a poet, and importantly a person with Down syndrome. I say importantly because I am proud of who I am. This was not always the case for me. When I was younger, I had a different perspective on…
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Performers prepare to shine
DREAMS are about to come true for a group of northside theatre performers and writers. Sandgate-based writers’ group Brotherhood of the Wordless will perform a musical entitled Dreemz at QUT Theatre at Carseldine next month. The collective of writers have assorted disabilities which impair their ability to communicate, so they…
Read moreWataboshi: the seeds grow
In Japanese, wataboshi means seed of the dandelion flower. The image of the wind scattering these seeds across the world inspired the vision of the Asia-Pacific Wataboshi Music Festival. Hosted by Access Arts, the first Australian manifestation of this festival, Living the Dream was presented at Brisbane Powerhouse in November…
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