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Speechless Pilot

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There are more than 1 billion individuals  in the world have some form of disability,, making up about 15% of the world's population. Between 110-190 million people have very significant difficulties in functioning. People with disabilities are more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people  (according to The World Bank ). apparently, this finally hit some LA producer, jarring him or her to make a TV series. Great! At last some recognition. Or , at least the idea was great.         Don't get me wrong. Micah Fowler has potential as the supposed main charecter but appeareduce to be outshined by the overbearing Minnie Driver , who plays the role of Maya DiMeo - the caring mother who constantly interjects into her children's lives. Here, the producers were spot-on. But, then again, so were the producers of Modern Family. Now for the elephant in the room - the van! Maya pedals around in a mother of a van, handicap accessible for JJ. Of course, the pilot