Coping with Disabilities Through the Arts (CWDTA) strives for Forward Awareness, Acceptance, Understanding, Empowerment, and Inclusion of Individuals with Special Needs through the Arts and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Come to our panel to learn more about how participating in the arts allows individuals with special needs to acquire self-acceptance, understanding, empowerment, and validation. Recorded in the Hall of Moon on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at BronyCon 2015. About BronyCon: Based in Baltimore, Md., BronyCon is the premiere convention for My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic fans of all ages that draws over 10,000 attendees from all over the world. This year’s event, scheduled for July 8-10, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will celebrate the five-year anniversary of BronyCon. The convention features special guests, diverse programming and a multi-night music festival. For more information, check out bronycon.org. Follow us on social media! Twitter: twitter.com/bronycon Facebook: facebook.com/bronycon