My Hope for 2023: Belonging

Aaron Phelps

9th Grade

Angelo Rodriguez High School

Solano County

“My film submission is titled “Belonging: My Hope for 2023.” As a teenager with muscular dystrophy, I know the isolation kids and teens can feel when they suffer from a disability. This is especially true in high school, when teenagers create new interests and friendships. In the film, I use photographs from my life to show that the disabled can be included as important members of their communities, giving hope to young people with disabilities. I end my film with a quote from Fred Rogers, one of my heroes, on the need for us to share responsibility for others. The narration was done using a voice created by my “eye gaze” computer.”