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Expert: - 6/20/2009


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My Down Syndrome teenager is interested in print modeling. Where should we go in Los Angeles area for modeling lessons/representation?

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Although Los Angeles is more set up for acting than for modeling, you may find the groups there for the disabled will also know about print modeling resources as well.

The Media Access office in Glendale should be helpful to you:
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/Media_Access_Office.htm

They work with a wide range of disabled persons; I've taken acting and screenwriting classes through them, and have also done a print job through them, so I believe they should be able to point you in the right direction.

If you can't reach them on the phone, Gloria's email address is: Gloria.Castaneda@EDD.ca.gov

Good luck to you both,
~Kitty  

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Kitty Kavey

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I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.

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Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.

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