194. Undoing Ableism & Telling True Stories with April Aguilera (writer of "For Paloma")

April Aguilera is a mother of three beautiful girls, including her daughter Paloma, who has Down syndrome. She is also the writer of the short film, “For Paloma,” that stars brilliant actors with DS and details a mother’s unexpected journey through receiving a birth diagnosis. We’re so grateful April has joined us today to chat about undoing ableism as a mother of a disabled child, creating “For Paloma,” and disability representation in the media. We’re also getting vulnerable about mental health and recognizing how individuals with DS invite us to recognize our own worth.. you might need a tissue for this one!

Be sure to keep listening to hear about April’s newest project, a feature film based on the life of Judith Scott, a renowned artist with DS. If you’re not familiar with her work, head to google ASAP!

So much goodness and relatability in this episode, friends. Don’t miss it.

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Follow @forpalomathemovie and @april_m_aguilera on Instagram!

Learn more about April Aguilera here.

Learn more about For Paloma here.

Read “Entwined” by Judith Wallace Scott

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