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I am Peter, I am an artist and a writer
A chance meeting between myself and inspiring Caloundra writer and artist Peter Rowe inspired me to tackle my biggest video challenge yet to make this story for ABC Open’s ‘A Day in the Life’ project.
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Creativity breaking down barriers
FOR 30 years, Peter Rowe was trapped by silence. Down syndrome held his active mind captive while family and all who knew him watched on, believing he simply didn’t understand. But when Mr Rowe was introduced to Facilitated Communication, a lifetime of thoughts, dreams and hopes came flooding out as…
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Peter’s art has a strong message
A MAN on a mission to get a message across will display his artwork at ‘A Cup from Above’ in Aspley until August 23. For Peter Rowe communicating is not as simple as it is for most people. Born with Down Syndrome and unable to talk, he uses Facilitated Communication…
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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…
Read moreArtist finds release
FOR NEARLY 30 years Peter Rowe could communicate only on a very restricted level because his speech is severely affected by Down syndrome. All that time, his family and those who knew him believed he had very little understanding and comprehension. But Mr Roweโs life changed dramatically in 1994 when…
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Schools get ready for story time
ALL Sunshine Coast schools, pre-schools and child care centres in the region are invited to join in Storytime on April 12-13. The book to be read is Josh Gets Lost, that is written and illustrated by local author and artist Peter Rowe. Peter has written four books in the Josh…
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Peter free from silent world
FOR 30 years, Peter Rowe observed life. He never took part in conversations, he was only spoken to. He never told anyone how he was feeling. Instead, he bottled his emotions until he ached. No one knew there was an eloquent writer and brilliant artist inside. The 45-year-old Little Mountain…
Read moreMy 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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