James as James
Panelist
James Williams is a My Little Pony fan, autistic self-advocate, and professional recorder player. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, and has been attending nerd-related conventions since his senior year of high school, in 2010. He is the author or co-author of five autism-related books, and currently hosts panels on various forms of disability awareness at anime, pop culture, and My Little Pony cons throughout the United States, wherein he sometimes serves as a staff member or at-con volunteer. He volunteers for the Glenbrook North High School Booster Club in Northbrook, Illinois. Finally, he is a member of Wisconsin’s Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities.
My Events
Teaching Disability Awareness thru My Little Pony – Summer Camp Edition
Many “bronies” and “Pegasisters” from the My Little Pony fandom have disabilities, and situations commonly encountered by people with disabilities appear in many episodes of “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.” In addition, summer camps can be fun for many people, but many people with disabilities experience unique struggles while attending summer camp. Listen to […]
A My Little Pony Music Recorder Show — Summer Camp Edition
Watch a professional recorder player as he performs music from the “My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic” TV show, the My Little Pony fandom, adaptations of summer camp melodies, and related fan music, all on his recorder. A Q+A session will follow after the performance, where he will discuss how he adapts music onto the […]