
July is National Disability Pride Month, and Wednesday marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law in the United States.To celebrate, adults with disabilities are hosting a pop-up shop at the Palladio Folsom Farmer’s Market on Wednesday. This is the first time the artists will be selling their handmade work since before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.The artists are coming from UCP of Sacramento and Northern California’s adult day program.The non-profit supports over 3,000 children and adults every month with intellectual disabilities. “If you buy anything, you will get the biggest thank you and smile, even if you come to the booth and look at the art,” Megan Laurie, with UCP, told KCRA 3. “What it means to the individuals is honestly that they matter. Sometimes we forget that they matter, but they do. They as an individual are important and they shouldn’t be isolated from society.”Bob, one of the artists, said he is most excited to “just be with people” at the market on Wednesday.Andrew, Bob’s friend, said this will be his first time selling his art.”I am remarkable and I’m truly blessed to be with my friends here, and I want to keep up the good work that I want to do,” he said.You can meet the UCP artists at the Palladio Folsom Farmer’s Market between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26.The will accept cash or Venmo for payment. All sales will go directly to the artists themselves.
July is National Disability Pride Month, and Wednesday marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law in the United States.
To celebrate, adults with disabilities are hosting a pop-up shop at the Palladio Folsom Farmer’s Market on Wednesday.
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This is the first time the artists will be selling their handmade work since before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.
The artists are coming from UCP of Sacramento and Northern California’s adult day program.
The non-profit supports over 3,000 children and adults every month with intellectual disabilities.
“If you buy anything, you will get the biggest thank you and smile, even if you come to the booth and look at the art,” Megan Laurie, with UCP, told KCRA 3. “What it means to the individuals is honestly that they matter. Sometimes we forget that they matter, but they do. They as an individual are important and they shouldn’t be isolated from society.”
Bob, one of the artists, said he is most excited to “just be with people” at the market on Wednesday.
Andrew, Bob’s friend, said this will be his first time selling his art.
“I am remarkable and I’m truly blessed to be with my friends here, and I want to keep up the good work that I want to do,” he said.
You can meet the UCP artists at the Palladio Folsom Farmer’s Market between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26.
The will accept cash or Venmo for payment. All sales will go directly to the artists themselves.
