Some people collect souvenirs. Oscar collects people. Oscar is a storyteller whose love of filmmaking begins—and ends—in conversations with all the characters whom he has collected throughout his life. Spend just a minute with Oscar and you’re immediately lifted by his infectious enthusiasm. Every conversation quickly turns to something he’s excited about: a film festival,
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Oscar’s Life and Advocacy: Discussion & Film Screening
November 18, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Join us at the CFS Manhattan office for “Oscar’s Life and Advocacy: Discussion & Film Screening” on Monday, 11/18, 5:30pm! Oscar, a talented filmmaker with IDD, will share his inspiring journey toward independence through his film “My Independent Life.” The evening will include a discussion on Supportive Decision Making, featuring advocacy and insights from an […]
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Sometimes, all it takes is a single individual to inspire an entire community. This is the kind of person that brings people together to achieve a positive, enduring outcome. In other words, they are a catalyst for change. Oscar Segal, one of the members of our community, is one such individual! Oscar is on a
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Throughout the year, Oscar was able to apply to many film festivals with his short film, The Oscar Show. The Oscar Show is based on a YouTube show that Oscar began during the height of the pandemic and has continued with Oscar interviewing people who are important to him. The show is also called the
Read moreWhat does Autism Awareness mean to Oscar?
Meet Oscar! He enjoys his jobs – selling dog biscuits, and working at a restaurant. And he likes to hang out with Alessandra from Best Buddies. He receives a housing subsidy and support from the Community Habilitation staff at CFS. And yes, he is on the #autism spectrum (#ASD). Your support helps Oscar and more than 1,500
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