About This Project
Summary
Comedy Against the Odds is a short documentary that celebrates 10-year-old comic Austin Eletto and promotes autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. Through nationwide screenings, toolkits, media partnerships, and strategic collaborations with Chuck E. Cheese, Autism Speaks, and ReelAbilities Film Festival the film and campaign activated families, educators, and advocates to engage with stories that reframe neurodiversity.
Goals & Objectives
Raise autism awareness and foster inclusion by reaching viewers, hosting community screenings and panels with inclusive and interactive screening options, and distributing educational toolkits that all promote key messages that celebrate neurodiversity and empower autistic youth and their families.
Results & Impact
The campaign reached families nationwide through events, media, and in-store promotions. PSA spots with Chuck E Cheese aired in 500+ locations and family friendly screenings engaged 450+ in person during Autism Awareness Month. Key experiences and materials laid groundwork for sustained inclusion.
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