More Alike Than Different Mural Unveiled on Down syndrome Day in Cleveland

Oct 11, 2021

Cleveland (Oct. 11, 2021) – Join Councilman Brian Kazy tomorrow (Tuesday 10/12) for the official unveiling of a 30,000 square foot mural entitled “More Alike Than Different” on Down syndrome Day in Cleveland.

Councilman Kazy, who sponsored Cleveland’s Down syndrome Day six years ago, also brought together more than 12 different groups to sponsor and paint the mural which wraps the corner of Puritas Avenue and W.161 Street.

The mural, which includes over 50 panels measuring 4 feet by 10 feet, was designed by local artist Garrett Weider and was primarily painted by individuals with different abilities.

“I want to thank all the organizations that helped with this, including the Cleveland Browns organization,” Councilman Kazy said. “This mural will add to the many wonderful murals throughout the city representing all types of races, creeds and nationalities. This mural supports an underserved and under-recognized community that also needs support like all the others.”

In addition to celebrating those with different abilities, organizers hope the mural beautifies this industrial area and help to deter tagging on a corner that is often marred by graffiti.

This will be the largest permanent mural of this type in Ohio and one of the largest in the country.

Who: Councilman Brian Kazy, and representatives from some of the organizations who helped: The Up Side of Downs of Northeast Ohio; Bellaire Puritas Development Corp; The Cleveland Browns; Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities; United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland; Koinonia Homes; North Coast Community Homes; ADA Cleveland; Youth Challenge; New Avenues to Independence; HELP Foundation, Inc.; The ARC of Greater Cleveland; Welcome House Inc.; Global Cleveland

When: 5:30 pm Tuesday, Oct. 12th (Down syndrome Day in Cleveland)

Where: Unveiling at W. 160th and Puritas Ave. A reception immediately following at Gunning Park, 16700 Puritas Ave., with refreshments and a big game fun night for individuals with different abilities and their families.

Contact Ward 16 Councilman Brian Kazy at 216-664-2942