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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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Listen in to a song about everyone’s favorite treat: Pancakes! CECA service users PJ, Maria, Michael, Jesus, and Luis wrote and recorded an original song about their love for pancakes and the many toppings that can go on them. In order to get authentic sounds for the song, service users had a day where they made pancake batter together!

This song invites everyone to shout at the top of their lungs “We Love Pancakes”!

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Today, Brian and James interview Emily, MT-BC and Riley, MT-BC about their recent music therapy internships at Able ARTS Work. Emily and Riley were two of the four most recent interns and were stationed at our Long Beach location. Listen in and get to know them while learning more about the internship experience.

If you’re interested in an internship at Able ARTS Work, visit our website!

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In this installment of Artbeat Radio’s “The Special Needs Talk Show”, Jillian and Kaitlyn have a fun and funny conversation with their music teacher, Briana. They cover it all from opera music to Avatar: The Last Airbender, with plenty of hijinks in between. Plus! "Cats, cats, cats galore!"

Thank you to Jillian Anderson, Joshua Andrews, Claire Feth, Kaitlyn Johanson, Peter Marchesini, Stephanie Monis, Liam Porter, Sarah Zhang and Madori Namikawa for creating this episode!

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April Fools! We’re here to stay. Listen in as Nancy and Doug speak about pranks and what they do for fun, followed by some of our favorite jokes and puns.

Thank you Maria Ramirez, Sergio Leal, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Nancy Terrey, Doug Calhoun, Cristina Mariotta, Tran Nguyen, Patti Longo, Gyana Macias, Christie Pagan, Lorenia Varela, and Sierra Dyer for contributing to this episode.

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