Self-Advocate Businesses

Jeremiah has a contagious bubbly personality that stands out everywhere he goes. He greets everyone he meets with a smile and treats people with genuine kindness. Jeremiah loves beaded necklaces. It's more of an obsession! In 2024, we decided to launch a family business that allows him to spread his joy with the world through his beaded creations.

Artist Joshua Roy has been developing his drawing and painting talent since he was a young child. His detailed artwork has become over 100 greeting cards as well as matted and framed prints. Joshua lives and works independently in Orange County, California.

allie art is the colorful creation of Allie Guard, a young woman with Down syndrome from Cincinnati who is drawn to the magic of color. She fills intricate patterns with bright hues to create graphic landscapes, each with unique qualities of movement and emotion. After completing a design, the artwork is either framed for display, turned into wearable art in jewelry and accessories, or added to usable items.

Experience the world through the eyes of Tomorrow God, a secret spirit agent here to make tomorrow better than today. Am Here Tomorrow is a lifestyle brand showcasing artist Dan Jarvis Holland's superhero and antihero-inspired illustrations on t-shirts, tote bags, stickers, greeting cards, and more. Based in Portland, Oregon, Dan's company fuses his love of and involvement in art, music, community, and disability rights into wearable designs that can start conversations, bring people together, and remind the world that people with disabilities aren't going anywhere.

Anna is a unique and gifted young lady pursuing her passion. Creating life expressions we can all relate to represented on canvas, paper and card stock. Check out the many different cards at Anna's Art including the Assortment of Animal Cards and the many different cards featuring flowers!

Joel is 'J Positive', a gifted artist, and a young man with Down syndrome. He launched his online business as a way to help overcome some of his mental health challenges resulting from Covid isolation. Joel has developed his unique artistic style over many years, and is now selling his joyous designs on clothing, art, and accessories. He says, "My nickname is 'J Positive' because I am a positive person. It makes me feel very good when people like my art."

10% of proceeds are donated to organizations supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Beth Anna Margolis (b.1971) is a painter and a poet and has been creating art for over 25 years. Her new book, Paintings of My Life, offers an incredible insight on Beth Anna's world view, nurtured by her personal experiences and gifts of creativity. Her colorful pastel and watercolor paintings, and her thoughtful prose, reflect Beth's bright personality, her sense of humor, and her love of nature.

Katie Lowe created Cheetah Greetings because she enjoys making cards and making people happy. Katie likes to make personalized cards for family and wanted todo it for her business. Her cards are made by using patterned card stock, stamping, and specialized crafting machines-like the Cricut Joy™️. Katie welcomes special requests and personalized special orders.

Are you looking for a DJ? I'm DJ Joe and I'm your guy – Let me bring my love of music, dancing but most of all fun, to your next event. Corporate Events, Birthday Party, Dances, any Celebration – I'll get the party started and keep it going. I provide everything you need for a memorable event; Professional Lighting, Sound System, Personalized Playlists, but most of FUN. So… Hit Me Up and Let's Party!!

Dylan Kuehl is sole proprietor of DK Arts and a life-long resident of Olympia, Washington. An ambitious visual and performing artist, Dylan's vision for DK Arts includes establishing an integrated dance company that features dancers with mixed abilities who collaborate as equals in the creation of dance. Check out DK Arts for beautiful cards and prints featuring beautiful designs by Dylan.

Down Right Designs was created when Anna, a young adult with Down syndrome began experimenting for fun with fluid painting in 2018 with a friend. As friends and family began requesting paintings, Anna decided to make it a business. It has grown in the last few years to include having her art in several states and local shops. The business has expanded the products offered to include specialty tiles, ornaments, and other items.

Houston Vandergriff is a globe-trotting photographer. His award winning photography has been showcased in solo shows, galleries, juried competitions, and in arts and travel magazines. His fine art prints and photo-related merchandise are for sale on his website. You can follow his adventures on Instagram and TikTok @downsandtowns.