Clausen House fashion show!

For the last 3 years, I've volunteered with a developmentally disabled woman named Kathleen. Kathleen lives in the Clausen House, a group home and independent living program for people with disabilities. A few weks ago Clausen House had a fashion show, which Kathleen modeled in. I attended, and it was really heartwarming and a lot of fun. Kathleen and her friends all wore fancy outfits donated by local stores. For many of them who can't keep a steady job, these cltohes were much nicer than they were used to. Kathleen's sparkly dress made her feel really good about herself, and she said she wished she could wear it everyday. I was happy to see Kathleen in the spotlight for once, so often she is forgotten and ignored: by people on the streets, her family, and society in general. Also, Kathleen's boyfriend Michael escorted her down the catwalk, and it was one of the cutest things I've ever seen. After the fashion show was over, we all sat down to a nice meal and there was a guest speaker who talked about diversity. Overall, the fashion show was a fun experience and in my opinion, a very important event. It was a day where people like Kathleen were recognized and celebrated, and there disabilities were pushed to the side for once.