Erik Forgáč
Erik Forgáč is a Slovak therapeutic educator and theater artist, recognized as one of the founders of the civic association Up-Down Syndrom, which promotes the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities. He is an advocate for changing societal perceptions of disabled individuals, arguing that media should portray them as equal partners rather than objects of pity. Forgáč emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and believes that such visibility can foster compassion and understanding in society. His work includes involvement with the theater Dúhadlo, where he collaborates with actors with disabilities, including Šimon Jakuš, who is participating in the dance show Let's Dance.
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Erik Forgáč, a therapeutic educator and theater artist, commented on the impact of Šimon Jakuš's participation on public perception of people with intellectual disabilities.
Humor a dynamika Vinczeovcov chýbali. Šimon Jakuš ovládol prvý večer Let's Dance
Slovakia· 2025-03-04
Erik Forgáč believes Šimon Jakuš's participation can change public perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities.
Humor a dynamika Vinczeovcov chýbali. Šimon Jakuš ovládol prvý večer Let's DanceSlovakia· 2025-03-03Erik Forgáč believes that the participation of Simon Jakus can change public perception of intellectually disadvantaged people.
Víkendový výber: Snažiť sa len o to, byť dobrým hercom, to je na občana máloSlovakia· 2025-02-14
Erik Forgáč believes that the participation of Šimon Jakuš in the show can change public perception of intellectually disadvantaged people.
Ľudia sa vďaka Šimonovej účasti v šou naučia vymeniť ľútosť za súcit, hovorí liečebnýSlovakia· 2025-02-13