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A Commendation to Mr. Tobias Forrest in recognition of his Outstanding Service to the Disabled Community in 2007.
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C O M M E N D A T I O N
TOBIAS FORREST
WHEREAS, Tobias Forrest, a Culver City resident who is an active member of the
disabled community and been a positive role model to individuals who have disabilities like
himself. Mr. Forrest is part of a disability awareness group that provides mentoring and
support to the newly disabled and has served as a Los Angeles Independent Living Expert
specializing in Durable Medical Equipment Sales & Marketing; Tobias has hosted booths at
the Culver City Senior Expo and Abilities Expo informing Culver City seniors and the disabled
about in-home medical technologies and equipment; and
WHEREAS, Tobias Forrest, an active member of the artistic community who has
worked at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as the lead in a play "Pyretown" and was awarded the
2007 Durfee Grant to help finance the west coast premier of "Pyretown". Mr. Forrest has
been a guest star on SONY’s "In Case of Emergency" and Showime’s “Weeds”; had a
principal role in a national “Walmart” commercial and has helped enhance the visibility of
performers with disabilities through his appearances; Mr. Forrest received the 2003
Christopher Reeve Acting Scholarship at the Media Access Awards and developed, produced
and performed in a 2006 Chris Reeve Fundraiser and will MC the 2007 OC Reeve Fundraiser
creating awareness and advocacy for the Spinal Cord Injured community; and
WHEREAS, Tobias Forrest, in his enthusiasm for the arts, previously developed
and managed an art gallery for disabled artists in Santa Monica and hopes to bring
this concept to a Culver City art gallery by October, 2008. Tobias further promotes disability
in arts through his appreciation of music and has performed original music at the Aquarium of
the Pacific's Human Abilities Festival as well as display his original artwork; and
WHEREAS, Tobias represents Culver City’s finest citizens with disabilities, a person
who is dedicated to providing a voice for the disabled community showing that despite
physical limitations, there is no limitation to being a productive resident and role model. Mr.
Forrest is a passionate advocate who supports disability awareness through his efforts to
promote both entertainment and accessible living. He is a friend and colleague to many in
Culver City, a genuine person who contributes to the disabled community but knows there is
much more that can be done and has sincere plans to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Culver City hereby commends
Tobias Forrest for his contributions and dedication to those who are challenged by disabilities
like himself.