Hey Guys,
I came across this comedy group documentary on Netflix. What's different about this group is that they have Asperger's syndrome. This syndrome is high on the autism spectrum, where they have difficulty communicating and maintaining meaningful relationships. This group consists of four friends including new Michael, Noah, Ethan, and Jack; they met at a camp for people with Asperger's and instantly bonded because of their love of comedy. From there, the dream of creating a comedy group was born. Albeit, some of it is difficult to understand and relate to, but these guys are living their dream despite their disability.
For more information, please go to:
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/10/netflix-documentary-aspergers-are-us-interview-comedy-troupe
https://www.geocities.ws/aspergersareus/
https://www.facebook.com/aspergersareus/
https://www.facebook.com/aspiecomedydoc/
Monday, September 11, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Human by Christina Perri (cover by Carley Elle Allison)
Welcome Back Readers~
This YouTube video was done by Carley Allison. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor on her trachea; it was operated on and she underwent chemotherapy. Though the treatment was successful for a short time, she was later diagnosed with a rare and interoperable form of lung cancer called Clear Celll Sarcoma. She died at age 19.
Her courageous story is told in the theatrical movie called Kiss and Cry. While watching this movie on Netflix, I was inspired by her take on the Kiss and Cry booth as a skater. Being a skater herself (as well as a singer, she said the kiss and cry booth reminded her not of the importance of winning, but the importance of getting back up and trying again. That's like life, isn't it?
For more on this amazing story and what her family is doing to keep Carley's memory alive, please go to:
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2017/01/24/toronto-actress-stars-as-her-dead-best-friend-singer-carley-allison-in-new-movie.html
http://teamcarley.ca/
http://teamcarley.ca/blog/
The Kiss and Cry movie:
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Atypical | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Dear Readers,
Another Netflix series highlights the trials and tribulations of having a teenager with a disability; this time it features a storyline of someone with autism. With a all-star cast, this series tackles what people with this disability encounter on a daily basis- from taking things literally in conversations to hypersensitivity to noises. This series also tackles the daily stress a disability has on the entire family as well. After only watching three episodes, I am impressed at how it is unfolding, however, I will be disappointed if the series ends with only seven episodes.. There are so many complex conflicts to uncover..
For more information, please go to:
Another Netflix series highlights the trials and tribulations of having a teenager with a disability; this time it features a storyline of someone with autism. With a all-star cast, this series tackles what people with this disability encounter on a daily basis- from taking things literally in conversations to hypersensitivity to noises. This series also tackles the daily stress a disability has on the entire family as well. After only watching three episodes, I am impressed at how it is unfolding, however, I will be disappointed if the series ends with only seven episodes.. There are so many complex conflicts to uncover..
For more information, please go to:
Monday, August 14, 2017
A Boy and His Dog- The Story of Haatchi and Owen
Welcome Back Everyone ~
I am always surprised how I come up with the articles for this blog, but then I reminded that God is in control of even the minute details. Take yesterday, for instance. I am eating at Red Robin and this story is on on the TV on ESPN. Granted, at first it caught my eye because the main protagonist of the story reminded me of Shane, a young man had dwarfism and the mainstream inclusion class that I was in. But that's a whole different story..
Anyway, I digress...
At first glance, this story seems like your typical assistance dog partnership. But it is so much more than that. You see, Owen was born with a rare syndrome, which causes his muscles to constantly be in a state of tension all the time. In London, only 10 other people have this disorder. Haatchi like his owner also has special needs; due to unfortunate circumstance, this Anatolian Shepherd was abandoned in Northern London by the railroad tracks at five months of age. During that time, he was hit by a train; that left no other choice but to have his leg and tail amputated
Due to Owen's syndrome, he often felt uncomfortable going out in his wheelchair. But that all changed when the dog came around.
For more information, please go to:
http://media.yourdailydish.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/OwenHaatchi-620x380.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/Haatchi/
I am always surprised how I come up with the articles for this blog, but then I reminded that God is in control of even the minute details. Take yesterday, for instance. I am eating at Red Robin and this story is on on the TV on ESPN. Granted, at first it caught my eye because the main protagonist of the story reminded me of Shane, a young man had dwarfism and the mainstream inclusion class that I was in. But that's a whole different story..
Anyway, I digress...
At first glance, this story seems like your typical assistance dog partnership. But it is so much more than that. You see, Owen was born with a rare syndrome, which causes his muscles to constantly be in a state of tension all the time. In London, only 10 other people have this disorder. Haatchi like his owner also has special needs; due to unfortunate circumstance, this Anatolian Shepherd was abandoned in Northern London by the railroad tracks at five months of age. During that time, he was hit by a train; that left no other choice but to have his leg and tail amputated
Due to Owen's syndrome, he often felt uncomfortable going out in his wheelchair. But that all changed when the dog came around.
For more information, please go to:
http://media.yourdailydish.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/OwenHaatchi-620x380.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/Haatchi/
Monday, July 10, 2017
To Joey, With Love: Official Trailer
Dear Readers~
Let me start out by saying I'm not a big country fan, but I can't believe I missed out on this amazing love story between Joey Martin and Rory Feek. Yes, I heard about her death, but was completely unaware about the underlying story of their daughter Indiana, having down syndrome. This couple faced to battles and came out with a stronger faith than ever. Though Joey died, her story lives on in the lives of her husband and daughter. For more on this story, you can see the full documentary on Pureflix or read his blog
His blog:
His Book:
http://www.thislifeilive.com/book/
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Hearing is Believing Theatrical Trailer (2:18) - Rachel Flowers Movie
Welcome Back Readers~
I happened to be watching Home and Family on Hallmark when I
heard about the inspiring story of Rachel Flowers. She is a multi-talented
instrumentalist and composer who is blind. Born on December 21, 1993, Rachel
was 15 weeks premature and lost her eyesight as an infant due to Retinopathy of
Prematurity (ROP). When she was two years old, her mother taught her how to
play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on their ancient piano in order to discourage
aimless banging; little did she know that was just shouldn’t ensure that the
beginning-from then on, Rachel was determined to play every song she heard. Rachel
soon began attending at the Southern Conservatory of music at the age of two, studying
with Richard Taesch, Grant Horrocks, and David Pinto. In her spare time, she
began experimenting with Braille music code and other adaptive music
technologies
heard about the inspiring story of Rachel Flowers. She is a multi-talented
instrumentalist and composer who is blind. Born on December 21, 1993, Rachel
was 15 weeks premature and lost her eyesight as an infant due to Retinopathy of
Prematurity (ROP). When she was two years old, her mother taught her how to
play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on their ancient piano in order to discourage
aimless banging; little did she know that was just shouldn’t ensure that the
beginning-from then on, Rachel was determined to play every song she heard. Rachel
soon began attending at the Southern Conservatory of music at the age of two, studying
with Richard Taesch, Grant Horrocks, and David Pinto. In her spare time, she
began experimenting with Braille music code and other adaptive music
technologies
Currently,
her first album is out on iTunes, which features original material. She
composed herself
her first album is out on iTunes, which features original material. She
composed herself
For more information about her story, please see one of the
following pages:
following pages:
Her website: http://rachelflowersmusic.com/
Rachel flower’s documentary, “Hearing is Believing”- https://www.facebook.com/HearingisBelievingFilm/
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Deaf Singer Gets Simon Cowell's GOLDEN BUZZER | Week 2 | America's Got T...
Welcome Back Readers~
Last night I was deeply touched by the story of Mandy Harvey on America's Got Talent. Studying to become a music teacher, Mandy developed a ear infection at age 18, which they later discovered was a connective tissue disorder. After learning that, she left school devastated that she would never say never again. Still,, the yearning to have her voice heard, lived on within her heart.. Now at age 29, she uses muscle memory and visual tuners to help her sing. "Music now isn't about the sound, it's about the feeling," she said. She continues, "It's not the dream that I always had, but tha okay because I showed up and I did something I never thought I could do." That reminded me of a quote from Soul Surfer, which is " The list of things have to relearn is extensive, but the things you won't be able to do are so small"
You go Mandy!
For more information on her story, go to
http://www.justjared.com/2017/06/06/deaf-singer-mandy-harvey-blows-agt-judges-away-gets-simon-cowells-golden-buzzer-video/
http://www.hearstrong.org/champion-mandy-harvey.php
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