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Lorraine M.Jorden <br /> 2525 Booker Creek Rd, 113 <br /> Chapel Hill, NC 27514 <br /> To Whom It May Concern; <br /> My family has come to know Ms. Barbara Tyroler as not just a photographer but also as a caring and <br /> lovely person, concerned about children with handicaps and wanting to portray them as the beautiful <br /> people that they are, loved and adored,and with wonderful abilities. <br /> Barbara has been using her gifts as an artist to encourage and uplift myself and my son,Alessandro, age <br /> 11, by photographing him as he learns to swim at the adapted PE program through the town of Chapel <br /> Hill Parks and Recreation Department. Her photographs show him raising his arms to do the freestyle <br /> crawl and floating on his back, relaxed and happy,in the arms of his assistant,Julia. Alessandro is so <br /> pleased when he looks at these photos of himself swimming,and excitedly points to himself in the <br /> water. As his mother, I am sure they encourage him to keep swimming. <br /> Also,anyone who looks at these photos(and l do hope they are displayed soon)will also be amazed by <br /> not only their beautiful artistic quality,but also by how joyously they celebrate children swimming and <br /> learning to explore their surroundings. That Barbara chooses to celebrate the capabilities of <br /> handicapped children as they learn a life-long sport only adds to this sentiment. The way Barbara <br /> chooses to photograph her subjects and her ability to capture the magic moment show a great artistry. <br /> I do hope you will approve Barbara's grant so that she can keep providing this wonderful service to <br /> document these handicapped children who so need our encouragement. I think it is important to <br /> promote the abilities of these children to the community,so they will be more accepted and thought of <br /> well. I think Barbara Tyroler is just the right person with a great amount of sensitivity to do this. <br /> Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need further information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Lorraine Jorden <br />