Cerebral Palsy

The Making of “The Bluff”— Interview with Filmmaker Frank E. Flowers

Filmmaker Frank E. Flowers grew up in the Cayman Islands, where storytelling was part of everyday life—an influence that later shaped the voice behind films like Haven and his more recent work on Bob Marley: One Love. That foundation fueled his latest film, The Bluff, an action-driven story rooted in Caribbean history and resilience. In … Read more

Vedanten Naidoo — Rising from The Bluff

Action movies demand intense stamina, precise choreography and physical resilience. For most actors, the grueling reality of a major Hollywood production is a test of endurance. For Vedanten Naidoo, dodging pirates and exploring caves on the set of an international action film is an immersive, highly demanding and welcome form of physical therapy. Vedanten is … Read more

Nadine Naidoo — A Shared Mission of Advocacy

When Vedanten Naidoo stepped onto the set of the international action film The Bluff, he was doing more than playing a character. Accompanied by his mother, Nadine Naidoo—an actor, director, and Ashoka Fellow—he was stepping into a narrative that mirrored their own family’s history. For this mother and son partnership, navigating the entertainment industry is … Read more

Comedian Tina Friml — A Standout in Standup

Tina Friml is a stand-up comedian whose sharp, off-kilter humor has earned her national attention. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Comedy Central,” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Her live performances span major comedy festivals and international stages, including the “Netflix Is a Joke Festival,” “Rogue Island Comedy Festival” and clubs … Read more

The “Paper Bag Plan” Movie: Anthony Lucero and Cole Massie Interview

The acclaimed independent film, “Paper Bag Plan,” has been earning awards at film festivals across the U.S. and abroad. The movie tells the heartfelt story of Oscar, a father facing serious health issues, who tries to prepare his son, Billy, for independence by training him for a job as a grocery bagger. The film’s authentic … Read more

Switchify — Making Android Phones More Accessible

As Owen McGirr navigates the digital world, he makes his own way and shares that way on the Google App Store. McGirr, founder of Switchify, brings his skill and experience to the app that makes Android phones more accessible for users with physical and limited movement disabilities. McGirr, a software developer with cerebral palsy, works … Read more

Awkward! Woman with CP Actually Does Know Your Boyfriend’s Neighbor’s Cousin Who Uses a Wheelchair

NEW YORK — In an inspiring moment that local disability organizations call a “triumph for stereotyping,” local woman Ava Dudley, who has cerebral palsy, made an exciting announcement: She does know your boyfriend’s neighbor’s cousin who uses a wheelchair after all.  Dudley, 32, didn’t think much of it when first asked if she was friends with … Read more

Cpeechless–Micah Fowler

Micah D. Fowler represents the cusp of a new trend in Hollywood: casting actors with disabilities in lead roles. He plays JJ, a teenager with cerebral palsy (CP) on the popular TV series Speechless. A native of New Jersey, the affable 19-year-old is no stranger to show biz. He’s had parts on Blue’s Clues, … Read more