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DocuSign Envelope ID: C65FFCA2-OCAA-4476-9EO3-793FA837F635 <br /> Description of InFocus <br /> InFocus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers <br /> marginalized individuals through skill development, and engages <br /> the community through advocacy efforts, to create more <br /> welcoming, accessible, and inclusive communities. The <br /> InFocusg process includes the following components: <br /> • Photography assignment based on a theme <br /> • Facilitated discussion about the photographs <br /> • Photographs and narratives are shared with the public <br /> • Increased awareness leads to increased community access <br /> and inclusion. <br /> The attached photos illustrate two recurring themes in our work: <br /> Desire to be treated like an adult <br /> Frequently, adults with disabilities are treated like children. The young woman pictured <br /> in her photo expressed frustration that even in a restaurant,the wait staff will often ask <br /> her parents what she would like to order. This experience was found to be quite common <br /> among InFocus participants. <br /> Having skills and talents to share <br /> Many InFocus participants have been excited to share their interests and skills. It is <br /> typical for the public to only see the disability,rarely getting to know the individual and <br /> discover their talents. <br />