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Collectively, individually and across kids media we seek to inspire industry excellence through virtual Panels, in-person Events, Workshops, Mentorship, and Research & Insights Reports. We understand the privilege and the responsibility we share as the creative community shaping the minds and hearts of our children … and thereby, our future.

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Honor National Disability Month with us! Dive in to our Disability Representation Playbook!

Dive in by clicking on the link in our bio ➡️ Programming ➡️ Research & Insights.

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Honor National Disability Month with us! Yesterday, we proudly shared the latest installment in our series on diverse representation…our Disability Representation Playbook! 

Explore research-backed insights, real parent voices, and examples of what authentic disability representation can look like in kids’ and family media.

Dive in by clicking on the link in our bio ➡️ Programming ➡️ Research & Insights.

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Following National Disability Independence Day on July 26, we’re proud to share CMA’s newest installment in our series on diverse representation…our Disability Representation Playbook! 

Explore research-backed insights, real parent voices, and examples of what authentic disability representation can look like in kids’ and family media.

Insightful. Practical. Ready to shape what comes next. 

Dive in by clicking on the link in our bio ➡️ Programming ➡️ Research & Insights.

Special thanks to our collaborators @cmbinfo, @disabilitybelongs, @goodplayguide, Dr. Amanda Gummer, and Lauren Appelbaum!

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🎉 Celebrate National Disability Month with us! 

Releasing this week! We have created a Disability Representation Playbook where we use key research, real parent perspectives, and standout examples to highlight the importance of inclusivity in front of and behind the 🎥 .

#ADA35 #thankstotheADA

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🎉 July is National Disability Month! 

We have created a Disability Representation Playbook, releasing *this week*, where we use key research, real parent perspectives, and standout examples to highlight the importance of inclusivity in front of and behind the camera.

🗣️ Panel discussion to follow in September!

#ADA35 #thankstotheADA

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🎉 Today we observe National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 35 years ago. 🎉

In honor of this important day, we have created a Disability Representation Playbook, releasing next week, where we use key research, real parent perspectives, and standout examples to highlight the importance of inclusivity in front of and behind the camera.

Panel discussion to follow in September!

#ADA35 #thankstotheADA

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Mark your calendar! Here's what's happening this week at CMA!

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Check out CMA events happening the Week-of July 14th.

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Have a children’s story in your heart—and no idea where to start? 🤔📚 Join us virtually on Thursday July 24 at PDT for DIY Book Dreams - Navigating the Self-Publishing Journey with Crystal Swain-Bates (@cswainbates ), an inspiring and informative chat designed specifically for aspiring authors ready to bring their children’s books to life through self-publishing.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with other dreamers! Take that exciting first step toward becoming the storyteller you were meant to be!

Your story deserves to be read—and we’ll show you how to make it happen.

Reserve your spot today! Click the link in our bio ▶️ Programming ▶️ Events

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