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Gregory never allowed his disability to inhibit his creativity . In 1989 , he picked up a marker and drew a landscape piece . Someone saw it hanging on his wall and immediately purchased it . From then , he moved on to drawing school projects for children in his village . After getting married , he moved from his village and the school projects ended , but the craftmaking began . Some of his work can be seen on his Facebook Page , Royer ' s Arts .
His work is usually made per order and pre-Covid , some items were purchased by tourist vendors for sale as souvenir items to visitors . With Covid ' s continuous presence dampening travel around the globe , his sales have ground to a halt , but he remains optimistic . " You live the life you have presently ," he said and not the life you had or expect to have ." A confident , eloquent speaker , Gregory ' s positive outlook on life is contagious , and a conversation with him results in moments of reflection and introspection . You see life from a different perspective and unconsciously rearrange your own priorities .
One of Gregory ' s pressing needs is to acquire a small lot of land on his island so he can build a house which is accessible . Housing for people with disabiities on Dominica is in very limited supply and especially so for those with mobility issues . He is a director of the Disability Orgnaizaton on his island and they continue to advocate relentlessly for the needs of people with disabilies , but assistance remains slow to elusive . Nevertheless , Gregory ' s optimism is unfazed . Armed with his winning smile , craft-making continues , albeit on a reduced scale : a phone stand and the odd purse here and there for a customer , all the while , thinking of other things he can create to make life easier for himself and others . Daily , his thoughts are occupied with finding a way to make a difference for people with disabiities on his island and to inspire people , everywhere .
Gregory can be contacted on Facebook or by phone / What ' s App 1 ( 767 ) 245-6036 . He is a good conversationalist and will love to hear from you .