The 2023 Nominees for: Diversity/Equity/Inclusion - Short and Long Form Content #ChicagoEmmys2023

Can you help me spread this great news far and wide to first responder groups (police, fire, ems, gas, etc), universities and tech colleges’ nursing, paramedic, and public health programs, community disability organizations, and more? Tag them below!

Thank you so much for this incredible honor, Chi/Midwest NATAS! #ChicagoEmmys2023

Will you help us spread disability awareness, inclusivity, and respect with this film? Share this post with your local: -First Responders -Healthcare Professionals -Educational and Community Institutions Screen the film: teacherofpatience.com/screen

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WE DID IT! Teacher of Patience is officially an Emmy Award-winning documentary! The film won Outstanding Achievement for Diversity/ Equity/Inclusion Content. It's incredibly encouraging to see disability representation celebrated. I'm so grateful to Chi/Midwest NATAS.

The D-Word is turning 25 in the new year. We are aiming to raise 25K to support our costs. We'll be sharing thoughts from our community on the impact The D-Word has had on them as #documentary #filmmakers d-word.com/pages/donate

Drum roll, please… I am thrilled to announce that Teacher of Patience will FINALLY be available for YOU to watch – and you can pre-order it today!

I love this quote from Tina. Especially the way she says it — which folks should check out the film on @GoodDocs to hear. For someone who loves to be sarcastic, she is so sincere here. Tina is an amazing mother!!

Back at the start of the Pursuit Podcast, documentary filmmaker Carmen Vincent interviewed Emmy award-winning producer Thea Flaum about her incredible career journey. LISTEN: flowcode.com/page/thepursui…

TODAY IS THE DAY! I am overjoyed to announce that Teacher of Patience is finally available for everyone to watch at home – watch it today!  Even if you’ve seen the film, consider streaming it to gain access to 17 bonus videos, including deleted scenes, bloopers, and extras.

Have you seen Teacher of Patience and the 17 bonus videos we published last week? What did you think of the film? Which bonus video was your favorite? Did you relate to any scene in particular? Do you have any questions for me or the Felters?

In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day this year, we have some cool things going on… @lakeshorepbs @GoodDocs WorldDownSyndromeDay World Down Syndrome Day #WorldDownSyndromeDay

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!! 💙💛 --- @lakeshorepbs @gooddocs #WorldDownSyndromeDay #WorldDownSyndromeDay2024

Congrats to FWD-Doc member Carmen Vincent on Teacher of Patience, her Emmy award winning short doc, screened at Slamdance. The film shows how one family created a way to teach first responders about interacting with individuals with Down Syndrome. teacherofpatience.com

Today is National Voter Registration Day. If you're registered, double-check at VOTE411 (a nonpartisan resource). If you're not yet registered, I encourage you to register today at VOTE411. It only takes a few minutes. Your voice matters! 💙❤️🤍#NationalVoterRegistrationDay

Maggie Seideman, an 80-year-old trailblazing nurse, matriarch of a 350+ member family, and an intense lover of life, tells her story from her hospice room.  Watch the full interview on my website/youtube. Fun fact: Maggie’s son-in-law, CROS, composed the outro music.

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Who do you love who has Down syndrome? What do you love about them? Don’t know anyone with Down syndrome? Meet Emily by watching Teacher of Patience! #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth 💛💙

Friends, I passionately encourage you to read this book.

Hi friends, I have some big news to share… On February 3rd, I will officially become the Executive Director of Project Neighbors, a nonprofit that builds and manages affordable housing to make Valparaiso a better place to live, for everyone.