Hey everyone, this is my first post for #AdaptTheFeed! I'm a disabled/#autism advocate (@AspirationAutie) and this account is to share my experiences making a #documentary about growing up #autistic in rural Cape Breton Island.
How will it be inclusive? LET'S THREAD IT!
How will it be inclusive? LET'S THREAD IT!
"A Strong Name" is the first production by myself, Taylor Linloff. I'm a queer/nonbinary femme who's multiply disabled. I'm #autistic, #MedicatedAndMighty, and have severe #anxiety and traits of #hypomania. I'm not ashamed to have invisible #disability.
#AdaptTheFeed
#AdaptTheFeed
For the #documentary pre-production, I'm currently seeking out #autistic people of various backgrounds in my area; from #LGBTQ, to multiply disabled, to POC, to those who also have intellectual disabilities (especially those who experience intersections).
#AdaptTheFeed
#AdaptTheFeed
#AStrongName will also have #ClosedCaptions / #Subtitles by default, and I am figuring out how to have #AudioDescriptions of visuals as well. I'm someone who uses subtitles/captioning whenever possible to make audio processing easier. #AdaptTheFeed
Why is #AStrongName important in the grand scheme of things? Well, #autistic people are often forgotten or simply medicalized. In rural Cape Breton, we don't have much access of resources or the #autism community. Our stories need to be heard. #AdaptTheFeed
I grew up without any role models and just felt really alone, and I can't be the only one who feels this way. It's time for the #Film industry to #AdaptTheFeed and make sure underrepresented stories are brought to the forefront. - Taylor Linloff xo
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