Eric Kavanaugh

Whether it is a Music Ensemble concert or a regular Wednesday art class, 26-year-old Eric Kavanagh is always dressed to impress. He often can be spotted on The Woodlands’ campus wearing bespoke blazers crafted by him and his mother. The garments are a nod to many of Eric’s favorite things including Disney, holidays, and the movie Wicked, to name a few.

Eric has been attending clubs, retreats, and summer camps at The Woodlands since 2021and has a special love for the music, theater, and studio arts classes. According to Eric, he “loves the ability to have a place to create art.”  For Eric’s parents, J.R. and Jessica Kavanagh, The Woodlands “allows him to have a sense of belonging,” and provides a place where “he is safe and, most importantly, enriched.” 

Eric has sung numerous solos during music camps and exhibited dynamic art pieces in the

annual Woodlands’ gallery shows. The Kavanaghs have witnessed Eric’s growth in confidence through these opportunities and are thrilled to watch him continue to thrive at The Woodlands. 

The Woodlands offers year-round programming for children and adults with disabilities on a 52-acre, barrier-free campus in Wexford, Pennsylvania. For more information on The Woodlands, please visit www.mywoodlands.org.