Craft fair highlights artwork, abilities of Alaskans with special needs

A group of Anchorage artists says they started a new tradition Saturday. The Shining Abilities Craft Fair is an event that gives Alaskans with special needs a place to show their work and abilities.
Artists displayed everything from colorful pipe cleaner creations to jewelry, all of which was for sale. Anyone with intellectual or developmental disabilities was welcome to take part in the fair and share their stories of growth and achievement.
Heidi Lieb-Williams, the organizer of the s