Down Syndrome advocacy, competitive swimming, modeling and more – with Mary Borman
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
10/31/22
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and I'm excited to host my first podcast guest who is talking about Down syndrome! Mary Borman is an ambassador for Down syndrome and 2018 Self-Advocate of the Year for the National Down Syndrome Society. We recorded this episode a few weeks ago, while Mary was preparing to compete at the Down Syndrome World Swimming Championships in Portugal this month.
We talk about several of Mary's accomplishments, which include:
- Swimming competitively and winning medals at the Special Olympics National Games and Down Syndrome World Swimming Championships
- Modeling in Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week
- Lobbying for disability rights and legislation
- Speaking to organizations across the U.S. about Down syndrome
Learn more about Mary and her work at MaryBorman.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok.
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Jack RH O'Sullivan is an award-winning independent filmmaker and film director based in London. He is autistic, has Tourette Syndrome and OCD. He has directed ten short films including "Tourettes & I", a coming-of-age drama about his own experiences with Tourette's. With this film, he intends to raise awareness about Tourette Syndrome, so others don't have to go through the tough childhood of bullying and misinformation he went through.
During this episode, you will hear Jack talk about:
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- The negative and misleading depictions of Tourette's in the media, and the authentic representation that "Tourettes & I" brings to the big screen
- Casting an actor with Tourette's in the film's lead role
- How the UK charity Tourettes Action supported the film
- The film's impact on audiences and at film festivals
Learn more about "Tourettes & I" and Jack's other films on Movie Making Media's website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Watch "Tourettes & I" for free starting on New Year's Day 2023 at DarkSkyTV.com.
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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