World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024!

Happy World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024 from Crip Video Productions! 🎉🌍 Today, we celebrate the vibrant achievements of individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) around the globe! CP is considered a form of neurodiversity, highlighting the unique ways in which individuals experience and interact with the world. At Crip Video Productions, we are dedicated to depicting characters with CP living full and vibrant lives, ensuring that people with Cerebral Palsy are actively involved in all our film productions. We apologize for not always posting on World CP Day, but thanks to a fan’s reminder a few years ago, we’re making it a priority to share annually! 💚 Special thanks to all our supporters for helping spread awareness! For more information about Cerebral Palsy, check out our "About Page" here: Crip Video Productions About Page. Be sure to check out our films: 🎬 Drama Sighted 🎬 Only Those Who Limp Allowed 🎬 Crips Not Creeps 🎬 A Stroke Of Endurance These films focus on the fictionalized personal experiences of individuals with Cerebral Palsy, shedding light on their unique stories and challenges. Plus, don’t miss our public speaking videos like Insights For Educators and Cerebral Palsy Awareness to further your understanding and advocacy! Please share our films with those you love who have Cerebral Palsy or want to learn more about it! This month, we have several public speaking engagements for disability awareness focused on educating the community about the needs of individuals with CP. We'll keep you updated on these events! On September 24 2024 I(Margot) had the opportunity to speak with future educators, who were already starting to teach in classrooms. We discussed music and dance accessibility in classrooms, implementing IEPs, integrating special education disabled students in general education classrooms and accommodating anxiety disorder and Cerebral Palsy and Autism in classrooms. We discussed the challenges teachers face in providing the right support, and the importance of proper diagnoses for students.We discussed how teachers are often not given the right information to assist disabled students and how students may not be properly diagnosed. This led to some students and the instructor saying they were seeking a proper diagnosis for themselves. Let’s continue to advocate for a world where everyone is celebrated and valued as a human being!

Crip Video Productions Video Editor launches a Crowdfunding campaign!

Ladies and gentlemen, young and old, it may seem unusual to hear from Michael Leslie Rubin before the film is even made, but he has an extraordinary project in the works! Michael Rubin, an independent visual effects filmmaker and video editor at Crip Video Productions, is currently contributing by working on the upcoming documentary “What The Body Believes”, as the video editor, on the film co-directed by Mary Lynn Navarro and Margot Cole, and produced by Dylan Rothbein. Following the success of his recent short film, “Once Upon A Time On Mars,” which starred scream queen Candace Hilligoss, Rubin is now embarking on his first feature film project: a two-part adaptation of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This ancient Mesopotamian epic, known for its tale of adventure and the quest for immortality, remains timeless despite being written 4,000 years ago. With advancements in visual effects technology making high-quality production more accessible, Rubin is seizing this moment to bring the epic story to the big screen. To achieve this ambitious goal, Rubin is launching a crowdfunding campaign and is seeking support to assemble a dedicated cast and crew. Every contribution, regardless of size, is valuable and appreciated, and there are exciting perks for backers! Support Michael Rubin’s project and help make the Epic of Gilgamesh come to life. Visit the campaign page here: The Epic of Gilgamesh: Part One on Indiegogo Note: Crip Video Productions will not receive any financial gain from this crowdfunding effort. This crowdfunding effort is seperate from Crip Video Productions! Thank you for your support!

Press and Disability Pride

On July 27, 2024, Teatro Paraguas was honored with this award for hosting the Special Needs Talent Show. Many thanks to Disability Pride New Mexico for noticing Teatro Paraguas's work which aligns with that of Crip Video Productions! Stay tuned because Teatro Paraguas's 3rd Annual Special Needs Talent Show will take place December 7 and 8, 2024 if you are in Santa Fe New Mexico! Crip Video Productions got mentioned by Judy Singer on Linkedin Special thanks to Judy Singer!

34TH Anniversary Of The ADA

Today, Crip Video Productions celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Many of the actors that work with Crip Video Productions, including myself, have Cerebral Palsy, and the ADA allows us to be fully accommodated on set and in daily life. In many ways, Crip Video Productions would not exist without the ADA. Today, we honor activists who are no longer with us, like Neil Jacobson and Judy Heumann, who were involved with the passage, and those who are still with us, like Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, who crawled up the steps of the Capitol in the "Capitol Crawl." Today, we are grateful for the freedom provided by the Americans With Disabilities Act and so thankful to the people who fought to have it passed! Happy Disability Pride Month! We are excited to announce that new projects and collaborations are coming from Crip Video Productions. Be sure to watch our producer Dylan Rothbein's new videos on neurodiversity and genetic disability titled "My Genetics Journey" and "Judy Singer Interview." In this video "My Genetics Journey" you will learn Dylan Rothbein’s genetics life story. In this comprehensive science and personal story video, viewers will explore the intricate genetics behind several medical conditions and phenomena. The video delves into the genetic underpinnings of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a group of connective tissue disorders caused by mutations in specific genes. The video explores the biological links between EDS, intersex conditions, and gender dysphoria. It also covers ataxia, a neurological disorder characterized by loss of coordination, often linked to genetic mutations Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition preventing vitamin B12 absorption, is examined through its genetic causes. The video further explains the role of genetics in fetal development with ectodermal dysplasia, highlighting how genetic material from both parents shapes the growth and development of a fetus ectoderm. Additionally, the concept of gene overexpression is discussed, illustrating how increased gene activity can lead to various biological effects. This video "Judy Singer Interview" is an interview that Dylan and I conducted with Judy Singer who is the woman that came up with the idea that sparked a movement and a new type of disability studies under “Neurodiversity”. Join me as we discuss with Judy Singer the ideals of “neurodiversity” and the scholars she single handily inspired. Please continue to support Crip Video Productions https://cripvideoproductions.blogspot.com/ Dylan Rothbein Liberty Coalition and Teatro Paraguas this ADA anniversary!

Insights for Educators - A Presentation by Margot Cole video

https://youtu.be/37zAqRdCXTU Join Margot Cole from Crip Video Productions as she shares her invaluable insights on Cerebral Palsy with future educators in Professor Carol Carielli's class on early childhood education and development. This presentation is a must-watch for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of disability advocacy and accessible teaching strategies. Margot, a passionate advocate and storyteller, draws from her own experiences and the mission of Crip Video Productions to create films that increase understanding of disabilities through engaging storytelling depicting disabled people living vibrantly in the film’s narratives. Her talk is informative, providing practical tips for new educators on how to create a fully accessible classroom environment for all students. During this enlightening presentation, other impactful resources are discussed such as videos created by Crip Video Productions producer Dylan Rothbein, including those about the historic capitol crawl in 1990. https://youtu.be/7srPFCa2QU0?si=5N_vVTGlfkZQV1CY These videos offer a glimpse into the pivotal moments of the disability rights movement and serve as a powerful educational resource, along with information about Teatro Paraguas https://www.teatroparaguasnm.org . ‍ What You'll Learn: • Understanding Cerebral Palsy and its impact on learning. • Effective teaching methods for students with disabilities. • The importance of disability advocacy in education. Further Viewing: "A Stroke of Endurance" - A film by Margot Cole “Drama Sighted” A Film by Margot Cole • Dylan Rothbein's videos on the capitol crawl, a significant event that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act For more information on Crip Video Productions and their work, visit their official website http://www.cripvideoproductions.com/. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more content on disability awareness and advocacy. This video is posted with Carol Carrielli’s full permission. This video was recorded by Carol Carielli.

Happy 4th of July 2024

Happy 4th of July from Crip Video Productions to our USA fans! The 4th of July marks the anniversary of the founding of our country. If it was not for the founding of our country civil rights would be a pipe dream for many minority groups including the disability rights movement. The legacy of Judith Heumann would not have been possible without Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration Of Independence. The 4th of July is the culmination of what we have all inherited as a nation and everything our nation stands for like the Americans With Disabilities Act. In many ways the 4th of July can be summed up as gratitude for who we are as a nation. As we celebrate these things we have to be mindful of who we are as individuals so we can all see ourselves in the flag which is the legacy of the 4th of July.

LGBT history update from our producer

https://youtu.be/FFak5YKRcBo?si=YNG0fHzwxqz-6f95 This is the history of Lili Elbe who is the trans woman "The Danish Girl" is based off of. Viewer discretion advised. Features Crip Video Productions producer Dylan Rothbein and Crip Video Productions director Margot Cole and mentions disability. For Pride Month. Dylan Rothbein Liberty Coalition is separate from Crip Video Productions.