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A Transplant for Amelia
A beautiful little girl with dark eyes and dark hair named Amelia needs a kidney transplant. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia won’t give her one because she has a form of mental retardation. I believe Amelia is going to change the world with her story.
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Why I Admire Erin Kotecki Vest
Let me tell you a little bit about Erin Kotecki Vest. She has two great kids and is a fighter. She is a fighter for her kids. She is a fighter for the rights of others. She is a fighter for herself and her husband. Find out why this makes me admire her.
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Teach Your Kids Those with Differences are Still Human
With new legislation in Michigan that allows bullies to justify their bad behavior and blame it on their religion, it is time for parents to step up and parent their children. Parents need to teach their kids that even those who are different are human and have feelings, too.
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Five Misconceptions About Occupy Protesters
There are many misconceptions about what the Occupy movement is all about. I try to explain what I believe is happening, why it is happening and why protesting is a part of the American way.
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Lessons Learned on a Web Series Film Set
Some of the lessons I have learned from filming a web series over the last 2-3 months. This was a big project, especially for a student filmmaker with very little crew support.
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Kevorkian’s Death Renews Debate on Euthanasia
As someone with a disability, it is hard to be pro-Euthanasia, but I am, under the right circumstances. The difference is in what defines disability and what truly is a terminal illness.
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The Problem with those who Abuse the System
All the people abusing welfare, food stamps and other forms of public assistance are the reason why many want to restrict these services, which truly help those in need.
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My Second Film School Film – Prey
Check out the video for the second film I made in film school. It is a one minute narrative called Prey.
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Alberto del Rio’s Anti-Disability Slur was Tasteless
Though I have loved the WWE and wrestling for years, I did not love when Alberto del Rio used the word cripple on Smackdown yesterday. The word isn’t a pleasant one for those of us with disabilities.
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There is a Girl at Wright State that Nobody Likes…
If there is someone in your life you dislike, maybe you should get to know them to figure out why they act the way they do. You do not have to like them, but as humans we must learn to empathize with those in hard situations.