For individuals in Maine that live with Down syndrome, the STRIVE University offers a program geared toward giving individuals secondary education and employment opportunities. Sarah Hollenbeck discovers how the students at STRIVE University cope with being on their own and their experiences.

Bryan Thomas captures a photograph of Michael Wingfield getting ready to perform for a crowd.

Gretchen Gavett captures a photograph of Kyle Halford sewing a turkey.

David Foster captures a photograph of Lou Alexander helping people cross the street.

David Foster captures a photograph of Lou Alexander helping people cross the street.

David Foster captures a photograph of Lou Alexander helping someone cross the street.

David Foster captures a photograph of Marion Alexander sweeping outside of a store.

Julia Beck Hoggson captures a photograph of Neysa Gray at home.

Richard Sitler captures a photograph of hair drying chairs inside Central Beauty School.

Timothy Mitchell captures a photograph of Sandra in Mr. Dugal's class.