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Best Buddies Virtual Leadership Conference

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We were an integral part of Workplace Wednesday programming for the Best Buddies Leadership Conference, which went virtual this year. There was an exclusive online screening of Hearts of Glass and an inclusive employment panel with:

David Quilleon, Moderator; Senior Vice President of Global Mission, State Development, and Operations at Best Buddies International
Bob Friedman, Partner at Holland & Knight; Best Buddies Employer
Jada, MOD Pizza; Best Buddies Jobs Participant
Johnny Fifles, Senior Microgreen Associate, Vertical Harvest and Self-Advocate
Kai Hoffman, Senior Grower of Vining Crops at Vertical Harvest
Jennifer Tennican, Director and Producer of Hearts of Glass

PBS Broadcast

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With over 1,050 airdates on more than 250 public television stations and channels, Hearts of Glass will be available to over 200 million viewers nationwide this month.

2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 100th of the federally-funded Vocational Rehabilitation Program. We are thrilled to begin offering Hearts of Glass to public television viewers across the nation during this landmark year for human rights. Check out the press release for more details.

AAIDD Virtual Screening & Discussion

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We had a terrific Hearts of Glass virtual event co-sponsored by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities (RIIC) at the University of Montana. Close to 300 people joined us for a panel discussion hosted by the AAIDD on Zoom. Attendees had access to stream the film several days before and several days after the panel discussion.

Food For Thought: UC Davis Screening & Discussion

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We were honored to be awarded a grant to present Hearts of Glass and hold a panel discussion as part of UC Davis’ Global Campus Global Theme — Food for Thought: Feeding Ourselves, Feeding the Planet. This turned out to be our last live event before the pandemic hit.
We enjoyed the opportunity to discuss the intersections of food production, disability inclusion and a social impact business. Thanks to our sponsors the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science and the UC Davis School of Education – Teacher Education.

AAIDD Media Award

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JenTen Productions received the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ (AAIDD) 2020 Media Award for Hearts of Glass. The award recognizes significant contributions in depicting Americans with disabilities in a positive light. We’re over the moon!

CSAVR Fall Conference

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We had the opportunity to screen Hearts of Glass at the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitations (CSAVR) Fall Conference. The theme was VISION 2020 which focuses on innovating solutions, building careers and retaining talent, customizing services and expertise, and leading and engaging in collaborative strategies. Attendees responded enthusiastically to our film, which focuses on putting ability to work and developing creative approaches to employment and inclusion. Thanks for including us in the programming, CSAVR!

 

“An amazing story of thinking outside of the box that embraces innovation and inclusion.”

— Duane Mayes, Director, State of Alaska – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

 

“I love how the film emphasizes the greatest strengths of each employee and shows how his/her unique talents benefit the employer.”

— Kristy Ramos, Director of CSD Works, Communication Services for the Deaf