dren who are not on the spectrum. “When I was
growing up, I knew very little about my autism,
and neither did my
teachers and especially not other children my age. I think
our
it will help them
understand some of
their peers who they
sense might be different.”
and the only jobs that I’ve done that have paid
the bills since then have been the opposite of
video. I’ve gotten
work as a handyman, teacher’s
aide and data
is
input specialist,” says James.
but it is
Bluebee TeeVee
has emboldened
James to pursue
his dream of working fulltime in video filmmaking while getting PAID to do so. “To me, it’s a
dream. I am so thankful to have this wonderful
opportunity to work in a craft that I am most
comfortable in and for Laura at Bluebee Pals for
taking a chance on me.”
“Creating opportunities
for
loved ones not
always easy,
worth
every effort!”
Jonathan likes the fact that it brings autism out
into the open in a way that’s approachable.
“There shouldn’t be any shame about being on
the spectrum, so we don’t need to hide it. When
you are fearful, that’s when bullies can take advantage. Let’s talk about it.”
Starving Artists … No MORE!
Creating opportunities for our loved ones is not
always easy, but it is worth every effort! Every
person has the right to meaningful employment
and to pursue their dreams. For Jonathan, working on Bluebee TeeVee puts him smack dab in
his sweet spot. “Coming up with their personalities and developing character voices for each
of the Bluebee Pals? This is what I do best.”
Perhaps James summed it up best when I asked
him what this opportunity means to him. “I
graduated five years ago and have spent five
years in limbo doing my own video projects,
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Laura has generously donated a Plush Huggable Bluebee Pal for ZOOM to give away! Make
sure to Follow ZOOM on Facebook to learn how
to win! To learn more about Bluebee TeeVee and
Bluebee Pals, visit their website.
On August 9, I married my partner
Omar in front of our families. We’re
very happy! (I’m the one in the dress.)
-Karin Gomez
Jodi Murphy is the founder of Geek Club Books,
a 501c3 charity with a creative autism education
and empowerment mission. She is also co-founder of Zoom Autism Magazine, a lifestyle digital
magazine for the autism community. Her focus is on affecting
change through storytelling and technology. She dreams of a
world where those on the autism spectrum are valued and given
every opportunity to shine, using their talents and abilities.
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