Beyond My Wheelchair: His paintings gave him a voice and a way to interact with the world.

The Real Me

Don't just see my legs
not running;
Don't just see my hands not writing;
Don't just see my mouth not talking;
The broken pieces are not me.

See instead the light in
my eyes;
See instead my
loving soul;
See instead my thinking mind;
These inner pieces are the real me.

mission... 

Mission Statement

The mission of this web site is twofold.  The first is obviously to promote the visual artwork painted by Joe Bishop.  Equally important is the desire to provide inspiration and hope for others who happen to be severely disabled.  It is possible to reach out and dream and achieve a dream.  All that is necessary is determination and a vision.