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In this episode, Rick interviews Rick Guidotti, an award-winning photographer and founder of Positive Exposure. Guidotti has dedicated over 25 years to promoting an inclusive world through photography, film, and educational programs, transforming perceptions of beauty and diversity. His work has appeared in prestigious publications like The Washington Post, Life, GQ, and People, and highlights the inherent value and uniqueness of every person, regardless of appearance or genetic condition. Guidotti's passion for social justice and human rights has led him to collaborate with numerous organizations, creating exhibitions and awareness programs that touch hearts and change lives. His story is a testament to the power of seeing beyond the surface, embracing differences, and celebrating the richness of human diversity. Join us as we welcome this extraordinary visionary and inspiring social impact hero.This episode is a MUST-LISTEN!
In this enlightening episode of IDD Health Matters, host Dr. Craig Escude engages in a captivating conversation with Rick Guidotti, a former fashion photographer turned advocate for changing perceptions of beauty. Guidotti, the founder of Positive Exposure, shares his journey from capturing the glitz and glamour of the fashion world to spotlighting the unique beauty of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Positive Exposure, a nonprofit organization, leverages photography, film, and educational programs to foster a more inclusive society by celebrating human diversity and challenging the stigmas associated with IDD. Guidotti recounts his pivotal moment of inspiration upon encountering a young girl with albinism, a condition rarely represented in conventional beauty standards. This encounter propelled him to research albinism, only to find dehumanizing representations in medical textbooks. Motivated by this discovery, Guidotti embarked on a mission to transform public and medical perceptions through Positive Exposure. The organization collaborates with medical schools and advocacy groups worldwide, providing an alternative narrative that emphasizes the humanity and individuality of people with various conditions. The episode delves into Positive Exposure's innovative projects, including "Frame," a series of films that present medical conditions through the personal stories of those who live with them, and "Textbook Beauty," a forthcoming platform aimed at redefining medical education imagery. Guidotti's work extends beyond photography to include collaborations with artists and performers with IDD, further amplifying their voices and stories. Guidotti's message is clear: the beauty of diversity must be recognized and celebrated. His call to action—seeing, hearing, and belonging—resonates as a universal need, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in building a more compassionate world. This episode not only highlights the transformative power of Positive Exposure but also serves as a reminder of the shared humanity that unites us all.
In this enlightening episode of IDD Health Matters, host Dr. Craig Escude engages in a captivating conversation with Rick Guidotti, a former fashion photographer turned advocate for changing perceptions of beauty. Guidotti, the founder of Positive Exposure, shares his journey from capturing the glitz and glamour of the fashion world to spotlighting the unique beauty of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Positive Exposure, a nonprofit organization, leverages photography, film, and educational programs to foster a more inclusive society by celebrating human diversity and challenging the stigmas associated with IDD. Guidotti recounts his pivotal moment of inspiration upon encountering a young girl with albinism, a condition rarely represented in conventional beauty standards. This encounter propelled him to research albinism, only to find dehumanizing representations in medical textbooks. Motivated by this discovery, Guidotti embarked on a mission to transform public and medical perceptions through Positive Exposure. The organization collaborates with medical schools and advocacy groups worldwide, providing an alternative narrative that emphasizes the humanity and individuality of people with various conditions. The episode delves into Positive Exposure's innovative projects, including "Frame," a series of films that present medical conditions through the personal stories of those who live with them, and "Textbook Beauty," a forthcoming platform aimed at redefining medical education imagery. Guidotti's work extends beyond photography to include collaborations with artists and performers with IDD, further amplifying their voices and stories. Guidotti's message is clear: the beauty of diversity must be recognized and celebrated. His call to action—seeing, hearing, and belonging—resonates as a universal need, underscoring the importance of inclusivity and acceptance in building a more compassionate world. This episode not only highlights the transformative power of Positive Exposure but also serves as a reminder of the shared humanity that unites us all.
I love to talk to strangers and wanted to know how to better communicate with those with disabilities. What's the proper etiquette for communicating with others in wheelchairs, those with speech difficulties or cognitive impairments, or people with hearing or vision loss? The Disability Rights and Resource Center has some thoughtful tips, like when speaking to a person in wheelchair, if the conversation lasts more than a few minutes, sit down or kneel to get yourself on the same level as the person in the wheelchair. When speaking to a person who has a speech difficulty, if you don't understand them don't pretend to. Repeat as much as you do understand, the persons reaction will guide and clue you in. When communicating with someone with a cognitive impairment one suggestion is to use a calm voice and be re-assuring, use short sentences and simple concrete words. If you're with someone who has hearing loss, look directly at the person and speak slowly and expressively. If they wear a hearing aid keep in mind hearing aids increase volume not clarity of words. Use sign language if you and the person are familiar with it. You' can find more ‘Disability Etiquette Tips' on drrcva.org. Meanwhile, I had been thinking about this subject on the very night I happened to catch Tom Willis, born without arms, throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium with his feet, marking the 29th MLB ballpark in which he's thrown a first pitch. Tom learned to use his ABILITIES to offset his disability. Tom is the President and Founder of the Pitch for Awareness National Tour. He's pitching his message of the awareness of the abilities of persons with disabilities. He's a powerful keynote motivational speaker who says … ‘No Hands - No Arms- No Problem” . Tom meets with people who want to turn Obstacles into Opportunities, Challenges into Championships, and make the Impossible … Possible! He says Impossible = I aM POSSIBLE! I was so inspired and touched by this man and could think of no message more important to post. GO TOM! While thinking about the subject of how to better communicate with those with disabilities, I also wanted to shine a light on a wonderful organization called ‘Positive Exposure' which is building a more equitable, compassionate world for individuals and communities at risk of stigma and exclusion. I invited ‘Positive Exposure' Founder an award-winning photographer, Rick Guidotti to join me on The Debbie Nigro Show today to get his take on how best to communicate with those with disabilities. Rick said,” We all share the same need: The need to be seen. The need to be heard. The need to belong”. I hope you take a few minutes to listen to Rick Guidotti on this podcast of our live conversation on The Debbie Nigro Show. It's meaningful.
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Rick Guidotti, an award-winning photographer, has spent the past twenty-five years collaborating internationally with nonprofit organizations, hospitals, medical schools, educational institutions, museums, galleries, advocacy groups, and communities to enact a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with a genetic, physical, behavioral, or intellectual difference. His work has been published in newspapers, magazines, and journals. Rick is the founder and director of Positive Exposure, a non-profit organization that promotes a more inclusive world through award-winning photography, film, and educational programs. Positive Exposure has significantly impacted the field of human rights, mental health, medicine, and education by providing new opportunities to see each individual as a human being and a valued member of our society.
Today's guest was a guitarist for the west coast version of The Turtles and Flo & Eddie for over 30 years. Here he is, Rick Guidotti. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Rick Guidotti. Founder and CEO: Positive Exposure New York, NY Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32201]
Rick Guidotti. Founder and CEO: Positive Exposure New York, NY Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32201]
What is beauty? It’s a question fashion photographer Rick Guidotti often asked himself during the many years he worked for clients such as Yves Saint Laurent, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. In a moment of serendipity, Guidotti walked by a young woman with Albinism (a genetic condition that results in loss of pigmentation) at a New York City bus stop, and wondered why she wasn’t considered beautiful in his other world. This exploration resulted in a Life feature of young women with Albinism smiling out from under the headline “Redefining Beauty.” It was a watershed moment for magazines as well as for the photographer, who has spent the past fifteen years working to transform societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic difference. Guidotti, who founded Positive Exposure, an organization which utilizes the visual arts to significantly impact the fields of genetics, mental health and human rights, will speak about the work his group does and the many important ways it has guided the conversation about the richness and beauty of human diversity. For more about the group, go to http://positiveexposure.org/
Show #95, Hour 2 | Guests: Joanna Rudnick made her directorial debut with the award-winning In the Family and other credits include Crossfire Hurricane (four Creative Arts Emmy nominee), Prisoner of Her Past and A Good Man | Show Summary: From Emmy-nominated filmmaker Joanna Rudnick (In the Family) and Chicago’s Kartemquin Films comes a story about challenging norms and redefining beauty. On Beauty follows fashion photographer Rick Guidotti, who left the fashion world when he grew frustrated with having to work within the restrictive parameters of the industry’s standard of beauty. After a chance encounter with a young woman who had the genetic condition albinism, Rick re-focused his lens on those too often relegated to the shadows to change the way we see and experience beauty.
Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Photo journalist Carrie Cochran recently covered a story for the Cincinnati Enquirer detailing an ex-fashion photographer who devoted his talents to photographing individuals with special needs. Carrie followed world renowned photographer Rick Guidotti as he visited Cincinnati to capture the dignity and beauty of several children with special needs. Rick’s charity, Positive Exposure, seeks to show the “beauty in human dignity”. View Carrie’s documentary on the subject here: http://vimeo.com/108252039 Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com
How do you lead people down a path to see beauty in our shared humanity? For photographer Rick Guidotti whose clients included Yves St Laurent, Elle and GQ, it started after he spotted a striking girl with albinism on a Manhattan street. Rick stopped working in the fashion industry and created the nonprofit Positive Exposure in 1998. Positive Exposure utilizes photography and video to transform public perceptions of people living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences – from albinism to autism. Its educational and advocacy programs empower people living with difference and reach around the globe to promote a more inclusive, compassionate world where differences are celebrated. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Center for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.
How do you lead people down a path to see beauty in our shared humanity? For photographer Rick Guidotti whose clients included Yves St Laurent, Elle and GQ, it started after he spotted a striking girl with albinism on a Manhattan street. Rick stopped working in the fashion industry and created the nonprofit Positive Exposure in 1998. Positive Exposure utilizes photography and video to transform public perceptions of people living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences – from albinism to autism. Its educational and advocacy programs empower people living with difference and reach around the globe to promote a more inclusive, compassionate world where differences are celebrated. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Center for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.
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