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CC: I think the TV show itself will continue to create more of an awareness, which I guess is part of your intent, right?
JC: The show is not necessarily about disability issues. We just wanted to create a kid dealing with normal issues who just happens to be in a wheelchair. This kid just wants to be treated normally.
CC: Which again brings out the awareness issue that it should be that way.
JC: Yeah. We obviously felt it was an important issue.
CC: Do you think that the kids get the humor? Or, is it slanted towards adults?
JC: I think the humor is mainly for kids but it’s also intellectual.
CC: Do they have any ancillary toy products coming out?
JC: Not quite yet. But a Pelswick action figure would be great because, you know, I am one myself. (laughs)
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CC: So the style came about because of the accident?
JC: Well, I think my injury has influenced my drawing style quite a bit.
CC: With your accident being pre-ADA, how would you say the Americans with Disabilities Act has changed your life?
JC: The attitude toward people with disabilities has changed drastically since the ADA. I think the law helped because it changed the social aspect of the way people are relating to each other. I don’t think that Pel- swick would even exist without it.