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Peer Socialization through Multimedia for Teens with and without Autism

AUTISM SOCIAL CONNECTION (formerly ANGELS)

The filmmaking process is a great leveler where teens with special needs are often able to achieve on an equal footing with their typical peers.

Number of Donations: 2 | Posted about 1 year ago

2 donations so far!
Target: $500.00
Raised so far: $40.00

The Charity

To maximize the potential of each child & adult with autism to learn, develop, function independently & participate in the full range of social, cultural & quality of life expereinces.

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13 Donors

3 Projects since May, 2007

2 Active Projects since May, 2007

Charity Info

Based in: San Francisco, California

Year founded: 2006

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Project Info

Film making helps teens develop their creative and technical skills, while allowing them to express themselves through a media that transcends barriers in academic ability, literacy, language and cultural background. The filmmaking process is a great leveler where teens with special needs are often able to achieve on an equal footing with their typical peers. People with Autism / Aspergers have reported that the syndrome affects them in such a way that they perceive life in cinematic manners.

Your donation will help us provide a special multimedia course to 20 teens to teach them brainstorming, scripting, interviewing, directing, camera work, sound and animation. They will also learn vital social skills, as well as computer, film making and cineliteracy (the understanding and appreciation of film) skills. When young people are filming, they are framing their own world, allowing them to be self-defined rather than defined by other people. Through the film making process, we can motivate, empower and increase our students' confidence.







Bring Light is proud to partner with FoggyRock, a social site for family, friends, and supporters of individuals with autism.

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