TV writer #JeremyShipp was inspired by his son Henry's experience with undergoing surgeries for a cleft lip and palate. Now, he's honoring him on the popular cartoon #Firebuds.⁠ ⁠ Henry's dad says his son notices that in TV shows and movies, people with facial differences are often portrayed as villainous, making him feel bad.⁠ ⁠ As a writer on the #DisneyJunior cartoon, Shipp pitched a story introducing a new car character, #Castor, who has a "cleft hood."⁠ ⁠ He "really wanted to do a story that honored [Henry] and that showed a character that looked a little bit like him, that was positive and happy, had friends and was happy-go-lucky."⁠ ⁠ 'Firebuds' will also introduce a wheelchair car character, #Gliderbella, which will center on the main character who has spina bifida.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for more. ⁠ ⁠ 📷: Jeremy Shipp