There are several actors with Down syndrome. Frankly, I do wish to see more people with various disabilities and I'd rather see people with is abilities in roles that portrays
People with disabilities. There is a show called Switched at Birth in ABC Family, that not only has deaf people acting but also has lots of sign language incorporated I to the show.
Anu
On Aug 17, 2013, at 12:02 PM, Carla Rockwell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Michael,
>
> If you're speaking of the character in the popular tv series, Glee, it's been reported that persons with disability were auditioned for various roles. Remember, the characters have to be able to sing, dance, or both. They did have a story arc featuring a young woman with disability. She won a spot during her run on the Glee Project which showcased a group of young people vying for story arcs on the series.
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> In the film, Music Within, actors with disability were also auditioned, but the actor chosen to play opposite the lead, was chosen on his acting ability generally, not specifically because he could pull off playing the role of a person with living with cerebral palsy.
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> As for myself, I don't feel that I deserve any special consideration 'because' I happen to live with disability. Ultimately, we work with the talents we have and strive to develop others to complete the package that we call ME.
>
> I've long established myself as a freelance writer and have contributed to a publication here in Canada which has published yet another of my life lessons in their August issue - it won't be available online until September when its paper print run has concluded. Once the online link is available, I'll share with you all. In the interim, here are two earlier essays. Enjoy! :)
>
> TRANSITIONS:
> http://www.downhomelife.com/article.php?id=1364
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> and
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> HAPPINESS IS...
> http://www.downhomelife.com/article.php?id=1389
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>
> Best!
>
> Carla
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