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The documentary shares stories of how our community works together to build opportunities for people with disabilities<\/i><\/p>\n

Bethlehem, PA. – September 8, 2020\u00a0<\/strong>– Lehigh Valley Arts Council is excited to announce\u00a0Champions of Inclusion,<\/i>\u00a0the documentary, which will air exclusively on PBS39, September 15, at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

As the Americans with Disabilities Act marked its 30th anniversary on July 26, 2020, people across the country with disabilities celebrated this coming of age politically. With the passage of this legislation 30 years ago, access became a civil right, and people with disabilities were no longer isolated or invisible.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so proud we can lend a platform to the Lehigh Valley Arts Council and the disability-friendly community of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Showcasing the immense talent across our community is what keeps us all civically engaged and inspired every day,\u201d said Tim Fallon, Chief Executive Officer, Lehigh Valley Public Media.<\/p>\n

This documentary follows the stories of mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, activists, and advocates who have nurtured a culture of accessibility, opportunity and belonging in the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n

Champions of Inclusion<\/i>\u00a0will air on PBS39, and will be streamed live at\u00a0PBS39.org<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0Check your\u00a0local listings<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to find PBS39\/WLVT on your cable or satellite provider.<\/p>\n

About Lehigh Valley Public Media\u2122<\/strong>
\nLehigh Valley Public Media is home to PBS39,\u00a0WLVR News<\/u><\/a>, and various community initiatives. We are the regional leader in the publicly funded, non-profit media space and serve a vibrant and growing economic region through a dedication to local, unbiased journalism, primary and secondary education, workforce development and health and wellness.
\nPBS39 broadcasts four additional channels of content: PBS39 Extra, WORLD, Create TV and France 24. Lehigh Valley Public Media is licensed in Allentown to the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. For more information, visit\u00a0PBS39.org<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nVictoria Scialfa
\nMarketing and Public Relations Manager
\nLehigh Valley Public Media<\/p>\n

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