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Jennifer Kumiyama (born February 21, 1980) is an American singer, actress, local government professional and disability rights activist living in Long Beach, California. She was crowned Ms. Wheelchair California in 2010, and is currently the accessibility coordinator at the City of Long Beach.[1]
Early life[edit]
Kumiyama was born February 21, 1980 in Riverside, California to Marilynn Pace and Eddie Kumiyama. She was born with Arthrogryposis, a term used to describe a variety of conditions involving multiple joint contractors (or stiffness.) This condition means the range of motion of a joint is limited and unable to extend.[2][failed verification] She uses a wheelchair daily.
In 1985 the family moved to Long Beach, California where Kumiyama began school. Then the family moved to Fontana, California in 1990, where Kumiyama graduated from A. B. Miller High School as an honor thespian in 1998.[3] She went on to Riverside Community College in 1999, then moved to Long Beach and attended Long Beach City College and the California State University, Long Beach for voice training.[4]
Kumiyama began her career as a singer in 2000 with an appearance on the Popstars 2 reality television show by Warner Bros. In 2002 she performed at the Disney California Adventure Theme Park.[4] in the live show Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular. She was the first Disney actor to perform onstage in a wheelchair. The show closed in 2016, allowing Kumiyama a 13-year run as a member of the ensemble.[5]
In 2011 Kumiyama performed the role of Carmen in Fox Searchlight’s Oscar-nominated film The Sessions, alongside Helen Hunt, William H. Macy and John Hawkes. The movie’s plot involves a man with polio who wants to explore intimacy for the first time with a surrogate lover.[6]
Kumiyama joined the cast of Wish, an animated musical feature film by Disney, in 2022. Kumiyama performs both voice over work and singing as the character Dahlia, the royal baker who is also the best friend of the protagonist Asha. Dahlia is the unofficial leader of The Teens, a group of youths destined to set things right in the mythical kingdom of Rosas.[7]
Disability work[edit]
Kumiyama began her work in public service as a commissioner for the Long Beach Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Disability (CACoD) serving from 2014 through 2016. The nine-member commission, which is appointed by the city's mayor and confirmed by the city council, compiles information, reviews studies and data, and advises city government on issues concerning the disabled community.[8]
In 2016 Kumiyama worked in the Long Beach City Council office of Lena Gonzalez. Gonzalez later became a California State Senator representing District 33 which includes much of Long Beach and other neighboring cities.[9] Kumiyama also worked in the office of former Long Beach mayor Robert Garcia (2014-2022) who became a United States Congressman representing the California 42nd district, which includes Long Beach and other cities to the north.[10][failed verification]
Currently, Kumiyama works as the Citywide Accessibility Coordinator for the office of the Long Beach City Manager.[11] She is also an elected delegate for the California Democratic Party, representing the 69th Assembly district that includes Long Beach, Carson, Signal Hill and parts of Lakewood and northern Orange County.[12]
Along with winning the Ms. Wheelchair California title in 2010,[12] Kumiyama was the first runner up Ms. Wheelchair America in 2011.[12] She has been active with a number of disability advocacy organizations, including the national United Spinal Association headquartered in New York, the Disabled Resources Center and the Tichenor Clinic for Children, both in Long Beach.[13][failed verification]
In 2022 Kumiyama founded Long Beach Disability Pride, which tasks itself with “celebrating Long Beach’s diverse disability community all day, every day,” according to the organization's website.[14][failed verification]
In 2023 Kumiyama told the Fontana Herald News that “Growing up, kids like me with disabilities didn’t see themselves represented in any media. I get the distinct honor of being that representation for kids today. Representation really matters, and kids with disabilities need to see themselves in every aspect of media.”[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Antonios, Caitlin (2023-12-02). "Long Beach employee responsible for disability access stars in new Disney's film 'Wish'". the Hi-lo. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Arthrogryposis". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. 2021-08-08. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ a b "Actress from Fontana is one of the stars of new Disney movie 'Wish'". Fontana Herald News. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ a b "Jennifer Kumiyama". Arts Council for Long Beach. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Addison, Brian (2023-11-21). "Meet Jennifer Kumiyama, the Long Beach vocalist whose dream to become a princess comes true in Disney's 'Wish' • Longbeachize". longbeachize.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ INTERVIEW: Jennifer Kumiyama on this being her first scre..., retrieved 2024-02-28
- ^ "Long Beach woman who advocates for disabled is the voice of the town baker in 'Wish'". ABC7 Los Angeles. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ Share That: Jennifer Kumiyama's barrier breaking advocacy for women in wheelchairs, retrieved 2024-02-28
- ^ "Senate District 33". Senator Lena A. Gonzalez. 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Our District | Congressman Robert Garcia". robertgarcia.house.gov. 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "ADA". www.longbeach.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ a b c Long, Tom Minty/Barry (2023-02-27). "Jennifer Kumiyama". The Faces of Ability. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Home". Disabled Resource Center. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "HOME | LB Disability Pride". My Site. Retrieved 2024-05-16.