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Connor Robert Long is an American (Maryland-born (July 1994), but Colorado-based) advocate, athlete, actor and speaker.
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His acting credits include stage, screen, live action and television.
He is a founding player in the Tapestry Theatre Company, an inclusive all-abilities troupe in Boulder County, Colorado. His film projects, both short and feature, have played festivals around the world and include a premiere at Sundance. He studied with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival School of Theatre. His acclaimed performances resulted in best actor nominations and a win in the Filmstock Film Festival Utah for his work in Menschen. He is a contributing reporter for Denver7News (KMGH-ABC) in Denver, Colorado.
He has been recognized by national and international organizations for his advocacy on behalf of people with differing abilities, whether physical or intellectual, for his advocacy. He has received awards and recognition from the National Down Syndrome Society, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the John Lynch Foundation and the Anna & John J. Sie Foundation, and The Arc of the United States.
As an athlete, he has achievements in high school (lettered twice) and Special Olympic competitive swimming. After learning to ride at age 16, he now cycles to raise funds for medical research and clinical care for Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and related conditions. He enjoys rock climbing & taekwondo (currently working toward black belt with ATA FMA).