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This week, the EPI and CECA Show is all about art! Micheal and Maria traveled to EPI to interview Carlos, Rudy, and Greco about their recent work in progress, a giant paper mache cake project. Then, Jesus and Maria share about art projects they have created, including, Jesus’s smackdown book, and Maria’s self portrait. Listen as everyone shares their own creative process and talk about what art means to them.

Thank you to Maria G, Jesus, PJ, Michael, Carlos A, Emilio, and Rudy.

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Happy Father's Day! Tune in this week as we share some stories of childhood, some Father's Day facts, and premiere our original song dedicated to Fathers everywhere!

Thank you Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Doug Calhoun, Maria Ramirez, Lorenia Varela Jamie Haverman, and Cristina Mariotta for your hard work on this episode!

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EPI service users Jamond, Emilio, Donald, and Steven chose to write their own original story titled "Family Music"! Our story follows a musician named Justin as he learns an important lesson about family and music. Original music was written for the episode and certain sound effects were created using voice and body percussion. Follow Justin as he seeks to win his next piano competition held at his church! Will he win it all, or sleep through it?

Thank you to Emilio, Donald, Jamond, Steven, Matthew, and others!

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Today on The Special Needs Talk Show, Kaitlyn and Liam have a chat with Able ARTS Work San Diego staff member, Marti! They ask her about her college studies, her dream job, hobbies, and more. Plus, a special musical guest performance from Speedy Boy!

Thank you to Joshua Andrews, Jillian Anderson, Kaitlyn Johanson,Stephanie Monis, Renee Morneau, Liam Porter, Isabella Rusnak, and Sarah Zhang

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On today’s episode, we get a blast from the past! We uncovered two songs that have never been aired on Artbeat Radio Better. Yet, there are music videos to accompany them! Please enjoy this “new” music and let us know what you think!

Thank you to EPI, TAP II and ART Center for this great episode.

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Today, we speak with Heather Thornton, a talented playwriter who speaks with us about her play titled “Slow Times at Aviation High” Heather describes this work as "Breakfast Club...but in wheelchairs"

Here’s a note from Heather- Born in 1961. Disabled in 1971. In those days, the school sat me in a corner as if being disciplined, simply not knowing to do what to do with a disabled child.

But in high school, Aviation High to be precise… we all lived our similar experiences together. That is why I have the love and respect for those years and my fellow students. It filled me with confidence and encouragement. Writing has always been a sanctuary. I encourage everyone to do it, no matter what the perceived outcome. It fills the heart and the soul with… whatever might be missing. You can make your own dreams come true.

Find some of Heather’s works below!

SLOW TIMES AT AVIATION HIGH

Stage Play- Drama

MOVIE NIGHT

10 Minute Stage Play- Drama

(Honorable mention from Writer’s Digest)

PETER LOVES LIZ

TV episode- Comedy

LIVING LIFE

Movie-Drama

SOCK MONKEE THERAPY

Short Comedy Skit

(IMDB)

Thank you to Brian Corder for producing this episode.

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This week, it's all about mothers! Listen in to our thoughts and ideas, paired with an original song and music video. In the creation of these, service users at the Long Beach day program made all creative decisions.

Thank you to Nancy Terrey, Renee Webster, Brian Corder, Doug Calhoun, and Cristina Mariotta!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this installment of The Special Needs Talk Show, Liam and Stephanie talk with local San Diego filmmaker, Derrick Acosta of Mega64! They pick his brain about all things film, from the inspiration of older movies to what he loves about making music videos. Plus! A special standup comedy set from everyone's favorite, lasagna-loving orange cat! You can find Mega64 on Youtube and all podcast streaming platforms. Follow their instagram @mega64official and follow Derrick on instagram @Deadrickacosta
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