"What's Out There for Performers-with-Disabilities: Resource Opportunities Available Now" - Vince Staskel-MediAbility

One of the perks of being involved in the promotion and production of performerswithdisabilities is to interact with some of the best practitioners of same in the industryResources1 The Media Access Office MAO has been on the forefront of preparing and promoting actorswithdisabilities since 1980 Established by the California Governor39s Committee on Employment of Persons with Disabilities to improve employment in the entertainment industry Headed by Gloria Casteneda the MAO serves as a liaison with studios casting directors and producers to present their consumers for acting roles They also provide technical assistance on productions and talent developmentThe MAO holds their annual Media Access Awards honoring actors producers and writers for honest portrayals of disability and inclusion Contact the MAO at gcasteneeddcagov or at 81840904482 Meet The Biz Workshops hosted by actorcasting director David Zimmerman David has been holding his monthly networking workshops for over a decade Entertainment Industry newcomers have an opportunity to meet and learn for established professionals in all aspects of show business For more information on fees and locations please contact David at infomeetthebiznet or at 32386899133 Exbound Expanding Boundaries through Arts and Entertainment Created by producer Michael Steiner Exbound enables performerswithdisabilities a chance to display and promote their talents to a wider audience In 2006 they were the first organization in history to tour China with musicians with disabilities This included performing a concert on the Great Wall You can join Exbound on Twitter at wwwtwittercom1Exbound4 I AM PWD Inclusion in Arts and Media for Performers With Disabilities is a joint triunion coalition of SAG AFTRA and Equity to foster and present disabled actors on stage and screen They work within the entertainment community to fully integrate their members with disabilities with increased employment and casting opportunities Their goal is for access inclusion and accuracy so persons with disabilities can finally become part of the American Scene in the media Contact SAG39s Rebecca Yee National Director for I AM PWD at 3235496644 or email diversitysagorgConclusionThese resources are available now for anyone working in the entertainment industry that has an interest in media inclusion for all performers And most certainly they are a great group of committed professionals getting the job done Please check them outVince Staskel MS is a retired Legal Rights Advocate and Consultant His thirtytwo year career has included working on IDEA ADA SSA Claimant Legal Representation and Media Arts Inclusion in the notforprofit business and governmental sectors He is presently very active in the promotion of performerswithdisabilities in the entertainment industry Vince can be reached at vin3averizonnetRead all Vince39s MediaBizBloggers commentaries at MediAbilityCheck us out on Facebook at MediaBizBloggerscomFollow our Twitter updates MediaBizBloggerThe opinions and points of view expressed in this commentary are exclusively the views of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of MediaBizBloggerscom management or associated bloggers MediaBizBloggers is an open thought leadership platform and readers may share their comments and opinions in response to all commentaries

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