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Conscious Pathways PodCast –\u00a0 From Segregation to Integration for Students with Disabilities with Olivier Bernier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Urban Collaborative CollabCast –\u00a0 Journey to Inclusive Schooling with Olivier and Hilda Bernier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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All About Change Podcast –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier: My Son Deserves to be Included<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Purposeful Parent Podcast –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier speaks about Inclusion in the Classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Child Life on Call Podcast –\u00a0 Olivier’s Story: A Film Inspired by a Son with Down Syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

All Things Disability Podcast –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier Discusses Fighting for Inclusive Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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What Makes You Tick Podcast –\u00a0 Fighting the Segregation of People with Disabilities, an interview with Olivier and Hilda Bernier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Toledo Parent –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier talks about Forget Me Not and offers advice for viewers and parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Director Q&A –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier answers questions about Forget Me Not after MMJCCM screening<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Art of Parenting Podcast –\u00a0 Olivier Bernier joins Jeanne-Marie Paynel to discuss what it means to be your child’s advocate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Advocating for Inclusion w\/ Olivier Bernier –\u00a0 Dr. Cam interviews Forget Me Not’s director about the inequities of education as part of the Parenting Teens podcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Enlightening Documentary \u2018Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom\u2019 Released – an article by Michael D. Coffey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Always Looking Up Podcast – Olivier joins host Jillian Curwen to discuss Emilio’s story and the importance of inclusion in the classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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TruthOut – Segregating Disabled Children From Their Peers Doesn’t Help Them, Advocates Say<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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PBS MetroFocus – Olivier and Hilda Bernier join PBS’ MetroFocus to discuss the film’s release and their journey with Emilio.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Watch Interview<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

REVIEW – \u201cSHOWS HOW ABSOLUTELY FRUSTRATING IT IS FOR FAMILIES WITH A VISION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILD TO RUN INTO A BRICK WALL FROM SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WHO RECOMMENDED A SEGREGATED SETTING.\u201d – TIM VILLEGAS, THE WEEKLYISH<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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REVIEW –\u00a0\u201cPARENTS FIGHT BACK AGAINST PROPOSED LAWS THAT WOULD KEEP CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FROM ATTENDING THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL.\u201d – ALONSO DURALDE, THE WRAP<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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REVIEW – \u201cINFORMATIVE AND INSPIRING \u201c\u00a0–\u00a0MATTHEW ROBINSON, DARKOFTHEMATINEE.COM<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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OFFICIAL SELECTION \u2013 BUSHWICK FILM FESTIVAL \u2013 NOVEMBER 10TH<\/sup><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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REVIEW \u2013 DOVE.ORG RATED \u201cHIGHLIGHTS THE INJUSTICES OF A POWERFUL SYSTEM\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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FILM NEWS – CINEMA LIBRE STUDIO ACQUIRES FORGET ME NOT FOR RELEASE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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REVIEW – \u201cINSPIRING\u201d – CHRIS REED, HAMMER TO NAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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IN MEMORY OF THOMAS HEHIR (1950-2022)<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dr. Thomas Hehir, interviewed in\u00a0Forget Me Not,<\/em>\u00a0passed away in June of 2022. In remembrance of Thomas and his legacy fighting for inclusive education, we wanted to share his speech from the 2019 World Down Syndrome Day at the UN.<\/span><\/p>\n

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La Presse – Quand Le Syst\u00e8me Scolaire Nuit \u00e0 L\u2019inclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you’re able to read and understand French, don’t miss this article and interview with Olivier from Quebecois La Presse![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Read Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Inclusive Education Project Podcast – A Conversation with Hilda & Olivier Bernier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hosted by Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie, the Inclusive Education Project Podcast focuses on disability rights as the next frontier of civil rights, starting by building a society that provides equal opportunity for education to all students. Hilda and Olivier stop by the podcast to tell their story and discuss the future of inclusive education.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Claudia Magazine – Interview with the Director<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ahead of Forget Me Not’s\u00a0<\/em>Brazilian release, director Olivier Bernier sat down with Claudia Magazine for an interview about the film and his family. The article is written in Portuguese, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a look![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Read Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Human Rights Watch Film Festival – Forget Me Not Q&A<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This Q&A took place immediately following the film’s premiere on May 19th as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival. Featuring Hilda + Olivier Bernier as well as a panel of experts from the film and beyond, this livestream event provided an opportunity to field questions from the public about the film and inclusion in general.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Watch Video<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Lucky Few Podcast – Hilda and Olivier Bernier discuss the film<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Lucky Few Podcast shouts the worth of people with Down syndrome. On this episode, Olivier Bernier and his wife Hilda speak with hosts Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara about the making of the film Forget Me Not<\/em> and how it shaped their understand of inclusion and their son Emilio’s future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2021 Lineup Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A preview for the 2021 Human Rights Watch Film Festival, this article contains a brief review of the film.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Read Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

LI in the AM – Olivier Bernier and Christian Killoran talk inclusion with Jay Oliver<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director Olivier Bernier and lawyer Attorney Christian Killoran, who appears in the film, stopped by 103.9 LI New Radio to speak with host Jay Oliver about the lengthy fight to include their sons, Emilio and Aiden, in general education classrooms.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Interview<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Southhampton Press – Documentary shines light on Killoran Family’s fight for inclusion in education.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This article provides further insight into the story of Aiden Killoran, who appears in the documentary. Now 16 years old, Aiden and his family have been fighting for Aiden’s inclusion in typical classrooms for years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Read Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Chalkbeat – This family wanted an inclusive NYC preschool for their son with Down syndrome<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director Olivier Bernier sat down to talk inclusion with Chalkbeat, an NYC publication sharing news about education in the city.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Read Interview<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

WNYC “All Of It” – Interview w\/ Olivier Bernier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director Olivier Bernier made an appearance on the WNYC show “All Of It”, where he spoke to host Alison Stewart about the film’s upcoming premiere and what making the film taught him. The segment also features call-ins from viewers who speak about the film and ask Olivier questions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Interview<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Brooklyn, USA Podcast – Ep 48: We’ve Been Waiting For You<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Listen to director Olivier Bernier’s guest appearance on the Brooklyn USA podcast where he weighs in on the value of inclusion and what building a future that welcomes disabled students entails.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]Listen to Episode<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Variety – Inclusion Impact Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As a feature filmmaker and documentarian, Bernier has collected a literal lifetime of footage of his son Emilio, who has down syndrome.\u00a0 With the help of a $400,000 grant from Videocamp Film Fund, he is now turning that material into an eye-opening documentary about searching for an inclusive education in New York City for his son called “Forget Me Not.”[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]View Full Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Disability Horizons – Forget Me Not: A Film About Inclusive Education
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US director Olivier Bernier has been awarded $400,000 to make a film about the search for his son\u2019s inclusive education. Olivier Bernier\u2019s film was selected from more than 150 entries around the world for the Videocamp Film Fund 2018.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]View Full Article<\/a>[vc_separator type=”normal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Film News – Olivier Bernier documentary wins $400,000 Videocamp Film Fund
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New York based director Olivier Bernier has been selected as the recipient of the $400,000 Videocamp Film Fund 2018. Bernier wowed the judging panel with his proposal for an intimate documentary following his own search for an inclusive school for his son Emilio, who was born with Down Syndrome.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]View Full Article<\/a>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Disabled World – Director Olivier Bernier to Make Film About Inclusive Education Search for Son
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US director Olivier Bernier awarded $400,000 to make film about personal search for son’s inclusive education, Bernier’s film was selected from over 150 entries from around the world for the Videocamp Film Fund 2018.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2px”]View Full Article<\/a>[vc_empty_space height=”22px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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