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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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Disability Law Qld:SPOTLIGHT
We would like to introduce you to Peter Rowe is a Sunshine Coast contemporary artist of extraordinary abilities. Born with Down Syndrome and other conditions that limit his ability to speak, Peter communicates through his art. Peter has been using his art as a therapy since 2003 to assist with overcoming post traumatic…
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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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Celebration of Life: Peter Rowe’s Success with Facilitated Communication
Peter Rowe is an eloquent communicator. When he speaks about his family, his upbringing, or his life, his words paint a picture; which is fitting for someone who has been painting beautiful works of art for over ten years. Peter isn’t just an artist. If you ask him to introduce…
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Peter Rowe-Connecting through art
Hello, my name is Peter Rowe, I am an Author, Artist and Presenter, and yes, I just happen to have Down syndrome. I was born with Down syndrome and other conditions that limit my verbal ability, although I have never felt limited nor defined by this. I may not have…
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Community & Inclusion
Born with Down syndrome and other conditions that limits his ability to speak, it wasn’t until Peter was nearly 30 that he was introduced to Facilitated Communication (FC) – a system that finally gave him a way to communicate and share his view of his world and experiences. Since being…
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The Healing Power of Art
Little Mountain artist and author Peter Rowe is one of 200 artists exhibiting at the 37th Immanuel Arts Festival. His story of triumph over adversity through art has won hearts and captured the attention of art critics and galleries around the country. Paints, paintbrushes and canvases cover every available space…
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The Peter Rowe show
There is no greater disability in society, than the inability to see a person as more. – Robert M. Hensel Peter Rowe bounds up, smiling and cheery and thrusts his hand towards me to shake before cheekily stealing a hug, with a gleeful chuckle. Tracey, his assistant, berates him jokingly,…
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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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