Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast11 Apr 2024

Rewriting the Script on Disability | Joci Scott, 'The Rollettes' and 'Disability Film Challenge' Star

Welcome Joci Scott, actor, singer, dancer, content creator, and disability representation advocate In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast, meet Joci Scott an actress whose life took an unexpected turn following a plane crash which lead to paralysis. From early theater days to her empowering performances with the Rollettes and groundbreaking roles and creations in films (including The Disability Film Challenge), hear how Joci is carving out a new path for authentic representation for disability representation in entertainment. Highlights: 🌟 Early Inspirations: The roots of Joci's artistic journey. 🎭 A Turn of Fate: Rising from adversity with new dreams. 💃 The Rollettes Effect: Dancing towards empowerment and change. 🎬 "Smash or Pass": A story of inclusion and breaking molds. Featured Quote: "Change isn't just happening; I'm driving it, one role at a time." - Joci Scott Vote for Joci in The 2024 Disability Film Challenge. Connect with Joci: Joci on IMDb: Charting New Territories | Official Site: Joci Scott's Vision | Insta Moments with Joci | YouTube: The Joci Scott Channel | TikTok: Joci's Creative Space Connect with Alycia: Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Buy Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations on Pushing Forward with Alycia. Open hearts, clear paths. Let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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