We visited local neighbors Nick and Scott who got creative as they decorate their homes for Halloween and they had alot of fun doing it. 

We took pictures during our interview and discovered that Halloween is a family affair. 

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This episode focuses on actors without disabilities regularly playing the role of people with disabilities in the movies or on tv. 

We explore why actors with disabilities are not regularly offered a movie or tv part. Also why is it that we don't see people with a disabilities more often in movies and on tv?

Please join us for this lively discussion and let us know how you feel about the subject. You can email us at: [email protected]

Check out these references and resources for further information on this hot topic:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/07/16/almost-all-disabled-tv-characters-are-played-by-able-bodied-actors-can-we-fix-that/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-ent-disabled-actors-films-20190125-story.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/damn-it-s-huge-down-syndrome-actors-are-finding-more-work-hollywood-1248524/

https://www.1in4coalition.org/

https://www.rollingwithoutlimits.com/

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We're almost ready to release our next episode where we ask the question whether people without disabilities should play people with disabilities in the movies and on TV.

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In this special bonus episode, you'll hear us voicing our heartfelt appreciation for the Direct Support Professionals who work so hard to make our lives better. 

WE'RE GLAD FOR YOU!

Also included are highlights from our first sit-down interview with Jay Silverstein-Executive Director for The Center for Developmental Disabilities-who honors and applauds these exceptional people. 

For the full interview with Jay and some behind the scenes fun, check out our video "In Appreciation of Direct Service Professionals - Interview with Jay Silverstein" on youtube at https://youtu.be/YTSxg7LVT78h  

Don't miss the additional special Our World, Our Thoughts, Our Voices podcast episode titled, "HAT'S OFF to Our Exceptional DSP Staff - Interview with Jay Silverstein

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In our first interview ever, Our World podcast team members Aury Mejia, Sheila Washington and Charles Galluzzo sat down with Executive Director Jay Silverstein of The Center for Developmental Disabilities to hear Jay's heart on the invaluable service DSP staff provide as we celebrate DSP Staff Appreciation Week September 13-September 17th, 2021. We all agree that you are the BEST!

Be sure to check out our episode “WE’RE GLAD FOR YOU” to hear the people you support sharing heartfelt messages of appreciation.

For the full interview with Jay and some behind the scenes fun, check out our video "In Appreciation of Direct Service Professionals - Interview with Jay Silverstein" on youtube at https://youtu.be/YTSxg7LVT78h

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