Richmond art studio helps people with disabilities stay connected

Jonathan Velasquez performs music from his recent album, Jonathan del Norte, available on NIAD’s new record label, NIAD Sound Recordings.

The coronavirus pandemic has upset nearly every facet of life as we know it. But for Deshawna Kinard and other people with developmental disabilities, the closures and stay-at-home orders have posed some unique challenges. To stay connected, Kinard now logs onto Zoom to take part in her classes and other events offered by Nurturing Independence…

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