One of the therapeutic riding centers in Maine, Flying Changes Therapeutic Riding Center assists thousands of handicapped people with all kinds of disabilities. Valerie Haynes captures the Flying Changes Therapeutic Riding Center and the services they provide.

Inside back cover for the Salt 2007-2008 Magazine, with an alumni interview with Briana O'Higgins and Amanda Abel.

At risk of flunking out from school systems, Kristin Myers is an at-risk student. Christine Clark documents how Myers struggles in school and the impact it has on her life.

In an effort to support adults in the community with mental disabilties, the Local Sprouts Cooperative and Bomb Diggity Bakery formed a partnership to start an arts program. Christy Hartman highlights how the partnership gives people with developmental disabilties a space to come together and also educate the community about local and organic food.

In Deaf culture, talking straight signifies strength and empowerment, which Hilary Whitmore express through her signing. Lauren McSherry highlights the life of Hilary Whitmore, a deaf teenager, who has to overcome communication barriers for people to completely understand her directness.

In Deaf culture, talking straight signifies strength and empowerment, which Hilary Whitmore express through her signing. Lauren McSherry highlights the life of Hilary Whitmore, a deaf teenager, who has to overcome communication barriers for people to completely understand her directness.

In an effort to give back to her community, Shannon Wong joined Meals on Wheels after quiting her job. Caitlin Little discusses how Wong, who suffers from bipolar disorder, feels stability and strength by driving for Meals on Wheels.

As the mother of a child with a rare condition, Robyn Tucker is protective of her child who feels no pain. Lucia Constantine documents how Tucker's daughter suffers from a form of autism known as sensory processing disorder, and the changes Tucker had to make to raise her daughter.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to the topic of poverty, which is the focus of this issue of Salt Magazine.

While Portland is heralded as a city that is too good to be true, Maria Hazen explored the other side of the story. Hazen documents the lives of individuals who are struggling to get off the streets.

Amanda Abel documents the daily life of Erin Diggles, an autistic woman from Raymond, Maine.

Liza Buchbinder investigates the mental health system in Maine, speaking with caretakers and visting the Augusta Mental Health Institute.