Every day, miracles happen at the Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle as artists with special needs discover hidden talents they never knew they had. But, the story of Felicia Bowers is one for the record books.
The 27-year-old from West Bloomfield, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at just 5 months old, is drawing incredible portraits that make people stop and stare. And she’s doing it in a way no one ever expected.
Felicia draws with her eyes using an eye-tracking computer program known as Tobii that’s designed to help paralyzed patients communicate. It’s a new use for the technology that has never been tried before.
Friendship Circle Director Bassie Shemtov and Exhibitions Manager Anthony Marcellini join Felicia on stage to tell her story. Artist Felicia Bowers is talented, witty and determined.
She also has cerebral palsy and has been confined to a wheelchair since birth. With the creativity, technology and caring of her team at Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle, Felicia has found a new way to unleash her art.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
I am speechless!!! U know that’s BIIIIG🤪
massive kidush Hashem for sure
yasher koach
Miraculous
What a kiddush Hashem and Kiddush Lubavitch! Kol Hakavod! Keep up the amazing work
So proud of all the work that you do!
Very, very special.
And the Shemtovs and your amazing staff!
We are deeply indebted to Bassie for her care and warmth to one of our own! What a kiddush Hashem and kiddush Lubavitch she is making every day!
wow! emotional, the sky is the limit never under estimate what you can accomplish.
Big Kiddush Hashem!