Advocating for Classroom Inclusion with Olivier Bernier

Episode Summary

In this episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, I’m joined by father and filmmaker Olivier Bernier. Olivier and his wife Hilde created the award-winning documentary, “Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom,” which follows their journey as their son Emilio with down syndrome prepares to start school. The film aims to break down the social and systemic barriers that routinely segregate and hide children with intellectual disabilities from society.

Olivier shares his story and provides guidance on how we can address the inequities in the education system for our own children. 

3 Big Takeaways:

1. Children with disabilities are being systematically segregated.

2. Classrooms should mirror the society we want to live in and we all have a part to play.

3. Everyone benefits from inclusive education- both neurotypical children and children with challenges.

Meet Olivier Bernier

Award winning Director, Olivier Bernier lives and breathes to tell stories that explore the human condition. Part American, part Quebecois, Olivier is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the production company, Rota6 Films, specializing in documentary and commercial films. Olivier has had the honor of having many of his films regularly screened at many festivals including winning the Grand Jury Prize at Slamdance, opening night at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Montreal World Film Festival, DOCNYC, Big Sky, Bend Film Festival, Rooftop film series, Houston Worldfest, Walla Walla, and has had received Vimeo Staff Picks as well as been picked up for distribution by outlets such as The New Yorker, Uninterrupted, and Nowness amongst others. Along with his commercial work, Olivier continues to develop, produce and direct original content that aims to put a hyper focus on topics that can change the way we look at the world.

Connect with Olivier on his website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Watch the Full Interview

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Watch the Film: Forget Me Not: Inclusion in the Classroom

• Resources about Classroom Inclusion

• Dr. Cam’s Top 10 Secrets for Raising Teens

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