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12.7.09 | Bancroft School Student Presents Two Pieces of Artwork to New Jersey Legislators
Artwork To Be on Display in Offices of New Jersey Senator James Beach, New Jersey Assemblyman Louis Greenwald and New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt
Haddonfield, NJ—December 7, 2009—On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Angela Stanley, a Bancroft student at the Voorhees Pediatric Facility, presented two pieces of artwork she created using Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.) to the three legislators of New Jersey’s 6th legislative district, for display in their offices.
“We are honored to receive this beautiful artwork and will display it in our office with pride,” said Greenwald. “Throughout my career, I have been a strong advocate for people with developmental disabilities, and I am proud to work with Bancroft to help ensure members of the developmental disability community receive opportunities to grow and thrive.”
The event began with a welcome from Dan Keating, Ph.D., a Bancroft Vice President, who then introduced Stanley to a group of 30. Following remarks from Scott Goldberg, the Administrator of the Vorhees Pediatric Facility, and Toni Pergolin, the President of Bancroft, Stanley presented her artwork to New Jersey Senator James Beach, New Jersey Assemblyman Louis Greenwald and New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt. The artwork will hang in the legislators’ offices on a temporary basis.
“Programs like A.R.T. are just one example of Bancroft’s great work in caring for people with developmental disabilities, ” said Lampitt. “We are so proud of Angela’s passion and hard work, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to showcase her work.”
“Bancroft is fortunate to have a great relationship with our local state legislators,” said Pergolin. “Their support over the years has helped Bancroft provide opportunities to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries to achieve their goals and dreams.”
“Angela’s work is just one representation of the excellent work Bancroft does providing opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities,” said Beach. “This artwork will hang in my office as a daily reminder of the benefits Bancroft provides to the community.”
Provided at The Bancroft School of Voorhees Pediatric Facility, A.R.T. uses technology to help students with physical limitations create art. Children work with a neutral “Tracker,” who executes each child’s vision through laser-guided tracking and other technologies. A nod of the head, blink of an eye or facial movement can provide clear direction about color, texture, size and placement of a line or shape.
About Bancroft
Founded in 1883, Bancroft annually serves more than 1300 children and adults with intellectual and developmental challenges and acquired brain injuries. Bancroft strives to ensure that every person is given opportunities for lifelong learning and fulfillment. The organization does this by altering perceptions and supporting people with neurological challenges in achieving their life goals as valued and respected members of our world. Based in Haddonfield, N.J., Bancroft has sites in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Salem and Middlesex counties, New Jersey, in New Castle County, Delaware; and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Programs and supports include early childhood, education, vocational and supported employment, structured day, rehabilitation, community living, behavioral treatment, as well as in-home and outpatient services.