Two animated characters, a raccoon and a pink bunny, shake hands inside a wooden room with a PBS Kids logo in the corner. Text highlights the animated series "Carl the Collector", which brings a new character Paolo who is nonverbal and autistic. The character, along with the actual voice actor, are both autistic, nonspeaking, and use an AAC device.
This move matters because representation counts: showing children that different ways of communicating are valid, visible, and celebrated. It helps create a more inclusive world where everyone belongs.
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