mom, eric meets with a language coach his own age paid for by his parents. and their conversation sounds like any other dinner date. >> thank you for asking! >> good morning, pam! >> good morning! how are you today? >> reporter: but the best news is eric's mom has traded the dayhab for something even better. he's been selected for a competitive art program for adults with developmental disabilities. it's called pure vision arts and is a program of the shield institute, a non- profit organization. eric shows us some of his artwork. and is that milk or juice? >> milk! >> reporter: breakfast! eric has also displayed his work in several art exhibits around new york city. at his first show, old friends come to celebrate with him. his mother, who's finally finding time to get back to her own artwork, is thrilled. and one snowy morning this february, mary and eric go to one of the biggest public art fairs in new york city.