Summary: Imagine starring in a movie with Woody Harrelson.<br> Down’s syndrome didn’t stop actor Mathew Van Der Ahe from doing that.<br> <br> [Click to Listen to Podcast]<br> Do you wonder just what it takes to make it as an actor with special needs? Or what it is like to be part of a major motion picture? Stay tuned …because<br> Today we have asked Mathew Van Der Ahe to join us. He is an actor with <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/what-is-down-syndrome/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Down’s Syndrome</a> and is starring in a new movie with Woody Harrelson called Champions.<br> <a href="https://static.parentingspecialneeds.org/uploads/2023/04/CHAMPIONS_Poster_Instagram_1080x1350.jpg"></a><br> <br> I’ve asked him to join us today to talk about<br> What it’s like to be starring in your first major film,<br> and working with Woody Harrelson?<br> How was it to be part of such a cast and such an authentic cast of teammates?<br> Tell us some of the best experiences you had while filming.<br> How did you get started in acting?<br> Are you also a state ambassador for Best Buddies? Tell us about that work and what you do?<br> Go see the movie Champions. It’s out now Worldwide<br> and support Matthew and his cast mates.<br> <br> Kailee and I give the movie Champions 2 thumbs up!!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> More Success Stories<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/celebrities-with-disabilities-that-turned-their-dreams-into-attainable-goals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrities with Disabilities that Turned their Dreams into Attainable Goals</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/cody-breaking-the-tape-how-disabilities-didnt-stop-him-in-life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cody Breaking the Tape: How Disabilities Didn’t Stop Him in Life</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/a-story-of-inspiration-how-vernon-changed-my-perception-of-disability/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Story of Inspiration: How Vernon Changed My Perception of Disability</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/mandy-harvey-deaf-singer-using-her-voice-for-disability-inclusion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mandy Harvey deaf singer using her voice for disability inclusion</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/real-moms-share-joshuas-success-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Real Moms Share: Joshua’s Success Story</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/autistic-teen-finds-inner-voice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Autistic Teen Finds Inner Voice</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/proud-moments-go-patricia-go-knights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Proud Moments: Go Patricia; Go Knights!</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/joshua-walker-life-learning-progress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joshua Walker: Life, Learning and Making Progress</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/be-inspired-dream-big-with-john-tucker-and-rachel-osterbach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Be Inspired, Dream Big with John Tucker and Rachel Osterbach</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/susan-boyle-truly-inspirational/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Susan Boyle Truly Inspirational</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/patricia-moodys-path/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Patricia Moody’s PATH to Success</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/setting-and-achieving-high-expectations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Setting and Achieving High Expectations</a><br> * <a href="https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/angels-stage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Angels on Stage</a>
