Empowering People with Intellectual Disabilities One Greeting Card at a Time
When was the last time you received a card in the mail that warmed your heart? This month let someone know you care with an delightful greeting card, while also empowering those with intellectual disabilities like Down syndrome or autism. Open your heart and send someone a card from Laura’s Greetings in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, March 21.
For birthdays, thank you’s, congratulations, well wishes and holidays, these one-of-a-kind cards were the starting creation of Laura, a 42-year-old artist with Down syndrome. Laura’s Greetings’ mission is to empower artists experiencing intellectual disabilities. Individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities can submit their artwork and possibly become the next Laura’s Greetings artist!
Card snobs will love the premium linen envelopes and cards, along with the witty puns that accompany Laura and the other artists’ artwork. Also, you’re sure to score some brownie points somewhere for slipping a card (or two) in the snail mail. Cards are sold individually and in convenient packs and Laura has a card club subscription so you can share some new puns each month!
Laura’s Card Club offers:
Two professional greeting cards designed by individuals with Down syndrome or autism
Laura Barrett is the 42-year-old artist with Down syndrome who is the inspiration Laura’s Greetings. Painting has been a passion of hers since childhood and with the help of her aid Hannah Lee and Lee’s husband, Laura transformed her art into clever greeting cards. Those who know Laurafeel she has one other interest that rivals art: Zac Efron. She has posters of him everywhere in her room including a life-sized cardboard cutout. She often goes about her day wearing a lanyard with his picture in it! Laura’s other favorite things include dogs and ice cream cake.
