Documentary trailer for "What The Body Believes" for PYLN

On Monday July 13th PYLN is hosting a special meeting to discuss the new disability-based documentary, "What The Body Believes." This project, directed by Mary Lynn Navarro, explores being empowered in the body you have and the importance of leaving a legacy. View the trailer on youtube for the new documentary here https://youtu.be/pmroglquLQw?si=3RIOpk5jkV5FM1hf We are excited to share that the call will feature Director Mary Lynn Navarro, Dylan Rothbein, and PYLN member Margot Cole. Meeting Details: - Date: July 13th, 2026 - Time: 4:00 PM Location: Zoom More info https://www.instagram.com/p/Dado4hExTwv/ http://cripvideoproductions.com/ We hope you can mark your calendars and join us for this exciting disability pride conversation! Register and join us at this zoom link: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JeMIfaA8RW65-roUpDpRRg 
Join PYLN 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdysIH-Qp8w7_EpRfTeXz4B65_rM-u_d-zGsZ-FoGA51Xurog/viewform 

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What The Body Believes on PYLN!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dado4hExTwv/ On July 13th at 4:00 PM on Zoom, PYLN is hosting a special meeting to discuss the new disability-based documentary, "What The Body Believes". Directed by Mary Lynn Navarro, this film explores the ideas of being empowered in the body you have and the importance of leaving a legacy. The call will feature director Mary Lynn Navarro, and also feature Crip Video Productions producer/crew Dylan Rothbein and PYLN member/Crip Video Productions founder Margot Cole. Mark your calendars and join us for this fun disability pride month conversation! Register and join us at this zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JeMIfaA8RW65-roUpDpRRg Join PYLN https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdysIH-Qp8w7_EpRfTeXz4B65_rM-u_d-zGsZ-FoGA51Xurog/viewform [Image Description: film trailer with disabled actors]

Happy America 250th!

Happy 4th of July from Crip Video Productions! Happy 250th! Today we celebrate the USA, our USA fans, and acknowledge that disability rights does not grow on trees and we think it is fitting that this month is also disability pride month because disability rights was born in the USA! Save the Date! On July 13th at 4:00 PM on Zoom, PYLN is hosting a youth meeting about the new disability-based documentary, What The Body Believes, directed by Mary Lynn Navarro, call featuring Crip Video Productions members Margot Cole, and Dylan Rothbein,. Mark your calendars! Join the PYLN: (if you are in PA) https://forms.gle/BFkgchTejND4H2LA8  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaPIgS8HGXB/ Crip Video Productions producer Dylan Rothbein of Dylan Rothbein Liberty Coalition would like to announce on the 250th anniversary of our nation that they have an improved website and logo featuring the liberty bell and the flag with stars in the shape of a wheelchair because they are a disability rights group. On top of that they released a new video https://youtu.be/hgljjBhF424 In honor of the 4th of July our producer Dylan Rothbein decided to make this video as a testimony of what America means to her as a disabled LGBT Jew. In the communities of the disabled and LGBT we don’t take the time to reflect on gratitude that our rights are protected as often as we should says Dylan. Happy 250th to America from Dylan Rothbein! https://dylanrothbein.weebly.com/

Autistic Pride 2026

In honor of Autistic Pride Day, Crip Video Productions would like to acknowledge and show gratitude to all of the autistic people who make Crip Video Productions what it is today. At Crip Video Productions, we celebrate neurodiversity and the greatness of the autistic brain, which is an asset to our productions. We strongly believe that, considering the 90% unemployment rate of autistics, it is vital to showcase the strengths of autistics in the workplace. Autistic people have been a part of Crip Video Productions in one way or another since its inception as actors and crew, and we value their personal accomplishments and their lives. Many autistics are of course LGBT so Happy Pride month as well to our LGBTQ fans, cast and crew! We are especially proud to highlight our producer, Dylan Rothbein, who is autistic. She is currently cast and crew on our latest project, “What The Body Believes,” directed by Mary Lynn Navarro PhD, which is now in the final stages of post-production.

Press for Independence Can Be Interdependence

Big news from Crip Video Productions! 🎬 We are incredibly proud to share that our founder, Margot Cole, will be presenting a special training focused on a topic close to our hearts: strengthening independence. This training is an incredible opportunity for youth and the people who support them—families, educators, mentors, and community partners—to learn together in a welcoming, engaging environment. Margot will be presenting in her capacity as a PYLN member, bringing the same passion and lived experience she pours into our films! Getting the Word Out! We are thrilled that this training is receiving press from The Arc of PA, whom Margot had the pleasure of meeting at the recent PDE conference. You can also find this training opportunity officially listed on the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Facebook website! Training Details 📅 Date: June 3, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM 📍 Location: Zoom (Registration required) 👥 Who Should Attend: Youth (PA residents) and their supporters ✅ Cost: FREE (Brought to you through the Pathways 2 Partnership Disability Innovation Fund Grant) Registration Information This session is specifically for PA residents. To ensure we provide the best experience, we are prioritizing spots for youth and their families. Youth & Families: Please register directly through the PaTTAN website link to secure your spot! Professionals: If you are not attending with a youth participant, please email hmangis@gmail.com to be added to our waitlist. We will open remaining spots to the waitlist once youth and families have had priority access. Please help us spread the word! Share this with any youth, families, or colleagues across Pennsylvania who may benefit from this session. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Hillary at the email above.

Interdependence Training

https://www.instagram.com/p/DYPYKnqDp5r/ Big news from Crip Video Productions! 🎬 We are incredibly proud to share that our founder, Margot Cole, will be presenting an upcoming training focused on a topic close to our hearts: strengthening independence. This training is a fantastic opportunity for youth and the people who support them—families, educators, mentors, and community partners—to learn together in an engaging and welcoming environment. Margot will be presenting in her capacity as a PYLN member, bringing her expertise and unique perspective to the table! Training Details: 📅 Date: June 3, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00 PM 📍 Location: Zoom (Registration required to receive the link) 👥 Who Should Attend: Youth and their supports ✅ Cost: FREE (Brought to you through the Pathways 2 Partnership Disability Innovation Fund Grant) Registration Priority: We are prioritizing spots for disabled students/youth and families in PA. Professionals: If you wish to attend without a youth participant, please email hmangis@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist. Spots will be offered to the waitlist after youth and families have had time to register. Please help us spread the word! Share this post with any youth, families, or colleagues who may benefit from this session. For any questions or more info, feel free to contact Hillary at the email above. Thank you for helping us support youth and the people who stand beside them. We hope to see you there!

Spring 2026 Screenings and Stroke Awareness Month

On April 2 2026 I(Margot) did a screening for some students of “Drama Sighted” where we discussed the mental health affects of ableist bullying and how it traumatizes those who are the disabled targets of the bullying. One student liked how the visuals of the film looked on a computer screen. On April 20th 2026 I(Margot) did a screening for some students with intellectual disabilities of “Drama Sighted”, the students got the humor in the film immediately and said they wished they could act in films in the same way. On April 23 2026 I spoke to a group of students who are learning to be teachers in special education. We discussed the dangers of ableism like when one disabled activist was not able to use an accessible toilet and it damaged her bladder and another news story about a woman who used a ventilator who died due to the apartment management not allowing her to install a backup generator. One student asked why a disabled man in a grocery store didn’t seem too happy when she let him cut the cashier line, and I explained it is better to ask a disabled person first so the person does not feel pity or like they are “getting special treatment.” On April 29th 2026 I screened “A Stroke Of Endurance” for another small class and the students said the movie touched their hearts. One student gained a new understanding of why disclosing a disability can be personal and private. One of the instructors loved the empathy between Professor Ben and the students and how the script humanized professors and students, and how the students didn’t want the professor to die. Someone else thought Ava called her mother at the end because she realized things are finite and we have to tell those we love that we love them. Another instructor liked how Ava and Professor Ben explained their brains and neurologic burn out. One person found the faith elements of the film interesting. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and at Crip Video Productions, we are continuing our tradition of raising awareness and celebrating the resilience of the stroke survivor community! Stroke is a far more common disability than many realize, affecting people of all ages. We want to use this month to highlight some critical facts: Pediatric Stroke: Stroke in babies is a known cause of Cerebral Palsy (CP).Young Adult Risks: Strokes in younger people can be caused by complications from birth control, diabetes, or specific nutritional gaps due to genetic and autoimmune issues, such as Vitamin B deficiency anemia known as pernicious anemia. Authenticity is the heartbeat of our work. We are eternally grateful to the stroke survivor who sat down with us for a personal interview on the phone in 2016, to help us accurately portray Professor Ben’s character, his symptoms, and his stroke recovery process. Her insight, along with the incredible support from our fans like the folks at "The Great Now What" , Stromies, and The StrokeCast, and the rest of the survivor community like the person who inspired me to write the film in the first place, who have championed "A Stroke of Endurance" since day one, is what makes this film special. We hope our film continues to serve as a meaningful resource for survivors and their loved ones everywhere. 🎥 Watch "A Stroke of Endurance" for FREE here: https://cripvideoproductions.com/astrokeofendurance.php