To Table of Contents and Brian acknowledge that Jay Ruderman and the RudermanFoundation . org , as well as Respectability . org have made great progress on this front .
Connor has played many different types of characters and someday he hopes to play a Power Ranger ! He also hopes that writers and casting agents will be more determined to place people with disabilities in projects so that what is seen in the media better reflects the people who live in our communities , including people with disabilities .
Having a child with a disability presents challenges and opportunities to parents around the world . For Brian , it has given him the opportunity to advocate not only on behalf of Connor , but also on behalf of other parents of children who have disabilities and for the disability community as well . Brian believes that people with disabilities deserve equal opportunities like everyone else and that , “ Citizens can make sure they elect public officials who are humble and compassionate for people of all abilities . Government needs to seek out and listen to the lived experiences of real people and not just to politicians and special-interest groups with non-supportive agendas .” We couldn ’ t agree more .
FUN FACT ABOUT CONNOR : Connor thinks he has British ancestors because he can speak with a “ good British accent .” The truth is that Connor does have Irish , French , and British origins and is good with many accents after studying Spanish and Latin in school and listening to German and Dutch on Duolingo plus watching the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings collections !
And finally , Connor concluded our conversation by saying , “ I am here because someone believed in me , in my humanity , my potential , my abilities , and my right not only to exist , but to flourish … as me !”
I enjoyed my entire conversation with Connor and Brian . They are father and son , actor and manager , advocates , and friends . And we are fortunate to have them on the frontlines of standing up for the rights of people with disabilities everywhere . Thank you , Connor and Brian ! We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for the both of you . ~ Fred Maahs , Jr .
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