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New global dataset puts mining and metals emissions in perspective as demand for energy transition minerals grows

LONDON, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ICMM publishes its new Global Mining & Metals Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset, alongside an insights report that provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date picture of how the mining and metals sector scope 1 and scope 2 emissions contribute to global GHG emissions^[1].

Key findings:

• Mining for minerals important for the green energy transition and sustainable development is not a major source of GHG emissions.
  – Non-coal mining represented just 0.54% of global GHG emissions in 2024.
  – By comparison, fugitive emissions from coal, which must be phased out to meet global climate goals, accounts for 2.46% of global GHG emissions.
• In total, scope 1 and 2 emissions from mining (3%) and metal processing (8%) in 2024, position the sector as the sixth largest source of global GHG emissions, contributing less than the power generation, transport and agriculture sectors and about as much as all other industrial processing activities.
• Steel and aluminium production, along with coal mining, were the largest sources of GHG emissions overall, together responsible for 93 per cent of sector scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024.
• Demand for steel and aluminium, which are important for infrastructure underpinning the green transition, is forecast to increase in the coming years
  – Decarbonising steelmaking and aluminium smelting represent the most significant opportunities for sector-level decarbonisation
• Approximately 80% of the sector’s global scope 1 and 2 emissions originate in Asia, reflecting both the concentration of primary mines and processing facilities for most global commodities in the region.

By combining facility-level data from 1,700 facilities across 14 commodities representing 87% of global production, and modelling emissions using regional commodity-level averages for the remaining (13%) production volume, the dataset captures an industry-wide total of scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024. The dataset is designed for high–level sector and regional insights only and is not suitable for benchmarking companies or assets, or for assessing corporate progress against targets. In contrast to corporate-level data, this dataset offers an industry-wide picture, explores regional and commodity-specific emissions profiles and allows comparison of mining and metals GHG emissions with emissions from other major industries. The findings offer important context at a time when demand for minerals and metals is rising rapidly to support the global energy transition and the infrastructure and urbanisation needs of a growing population.

As the world progresses towards the goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, demand for minerals and metals is projected to grow significantly, reflecting the sector’s essential role in building clean technologies. At the same time, producing these materials is energy-intensive, which means the mining and metals industry is both a contributor to GHG emissions and a key enabler of the energy transition. By publishing this dataset – the second in a planned series of data-backed reports – ICMM’s intention is to strengthen our collective understanding of the mining and metals sector’s contribution to GHG emissions and support informed decision-making for policymakers, investors and all relevant stakeholders.

Dr Emma Gagen, Director of Data and Research, ICMM: “Despite our sector’s importance to the energy transition, up-to-date, publicly available and industry-wide data has been lacking, contributing to the circulation of misleading estimates. ICMM’s Global Mining & Metals GHG Emissions Dataset provides data and data-driven insights to underpin more informed dialogue about the sector’s contribution to global GHG emissions while providing the building blocks for sustainable development and the global energy transition.

“Like all large-scale datasets, this one will evolve, but establishing a transparent, industry-wide baseline is a necessary starting point. Inferred implications from the Dataset are provided separately from the data itself to allow others to be curious and make their own judgements. We invite all interested stakeholders to engage with the data, provide feedback or supplementary data to help improve its coverage, and collaborate with us further.” 

Notes to editors

Like all large-scale datasets, the data has limitations based on boundaries we have set for quality control and will evolve through further collaborations. Certain refining stages (e.g., gold, silver, cobalt, platinum group metals, lead) and some gases (e.g., hydrofluorocarbons, SF₆) are excluded due to data limitations. See the Limitations section of our report for further information.

This Dataset and report are part of ICMM’s wider Global Mining Data Project that aims to significantly improve the quality and accessibility of industry-wide information by building robust, transparent data that can inform policy and advance wider discussions about mining and metals’ evolving role in sustainable development.

Methodology

To prepare the dataset we partnered with Wood Mackenzie who used a proprietary method aligned with the GHG Protocol to calculate facility-level emissions for approximately 1,700 facilities that they have sufficient information on and to model the emissions from the production gap not covered by facility-level information. For the facility-level emissions, data was not aggregated from public sources; it was calculated so as to ensure a consistent method across the dataset. This facility-level modelling approach is distinct from corporate GHG inventories prepared by individual mining companies under the GHG Protocol, which are compiled at the organisational level based on operational control and materiality, and for scope 2 emissions, typically determined using both location-based and market-based methods.

Wood Mackenzie calculated the coverage of their facility-level data by comparing production volumes from these facilities with global production volumes for each of the 14 commodities that are included in our analysis. Facility–level modelling covers ~87% of production for the 14 commodities; the remaining ~13% was approximated using regional commodity averages. Facility-level data will not be made public in the dataset or the report, as it is Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary data. However, it was used to allow us to estimate scope 1 and 2 emissions for the missing global production volume that was not covered with their facility-level calculations.

Please see the Methodology section of the Report for further details. 

About ICMM

ICMM stands for mining with principles. We bring together a third of the global metals and mining industry, along with key partners to drive leadership, action and innovation for sustainable development, ultimately delivering a positive contribution to society. Through collaboration, ICMM member companies set the standard for responsibly produced minerals and metals in a safe, just and sustainable world.

^[1] The dataset is a modelled, sector–level estimate, not an aggregation of company–reported inventories. It is not intended to infer corporate progress towards decarbonisation targets, or asset level performance.

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BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

Northwest China’s Gansu province is transforming its industrial base by pushing forward an industry-driven development strategy to modernize its economic structure and achieve high-quality growth.

“As a traditional industrial base, transformation through innovation is imperative,” said Ren Zhenhe, governor of Gansu and a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress.

“We are focusing on strengthening leading enterprises, reinforcing industrial chains and fostering competitive industrial clusters,” he said. “At the same time, we are developing strategic emerging industries to modernize our industrial system and reshape the foundations of development.”

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–25) period, Gansu’s economy maintained steady momentum with the GDP reaching 1.37 trillion yuan ($197.9 billion) last year. The province’s growth rate has consistently outpaced the national average since 2022.

Ren said the province is determined to build on its manufacturing strengths while accelerating structural transformation. Since 2021, Gansu has launched around 300 upgrade projects each year, promoting intelligent and green development across traditional sectors.

Green transformation is now an intrinsic part of the local industrial upgrade. By the end of 2025, energy consumption per unit of industrial added value had decreased by 13.5 percent, while water use per output unit was also declining.

Digitalization is reinforcing this green shift. More enterprises are connecting equipment and production lines through industrial internet platforms, while the spread of 5G and smart manufacturing is helping factories increase efficiency and cut emissions. Rather than replacing traditional sectors, Gansu is using technology to lift them up the value chain.

Resource industries, long a pillar of the local economy, are also being restructured.

‘Gansu strengths’

Leveraging its abundant energy and mineral resources, the province is stepping up exploration, production and value-added processing to turn “Gansu resources” into “Gansu strengths”, Ren said.

The province has been advancing a new round of mineral exploration initiatives, accelerating the development of gold resources and upgrading metal industries, including silver and copper. Output of key metals and energy products has risen steadily in recent years, consolidating the province’s role as an important national resource base.

All these efforts have laid the groundwork for strong and coordinated industrial clusters. Gansu has established two national-level advanced manufacturing clusters and nurtured 14 provincial-level ones. Its nickel-copper-cobalt new materials cluster has been recognized as a national characteristic industrial cluster for small and medium-sized enterprises.

By 2025, advanced manufacturing clusters had generated more than 900 billion yuan in industrial output, contributing 88 percent of the province’s overall industrial growth.

Innovation prioritized

Innovation, meanwhile, is emerging as a central driver. Research into core technologies in major industrial and supply chains has been enhanced in State-owned enterprises in the province.

“We focus on breakthroughs in critical technologies and deepen the integration of technological and industrial innovation,” Ren said. “By increasing investment in key ‘bottleneck’ technologies, we have developed new technologies and products of internationally advanced levels, demonstrating Gansu’s unique role in strengthening the nation’s strategic, scientific and technological capacity.”

Digital infrastructure is emerging as another pillar of modernization in the province.

Under the national “East Data, West Computing” initiative, the Qingyang data center cluster has attracted more than 370 enterprises connected to the digital economy. Total computing capacity is expected to exceed 150,000 petaflops in 2026, facilitating artificial intelligence and other data-intensive industries.

Looking ahead, Ren said Gansu will continue integrating the digital and real economies while advancing strategic emerging sectors like hydrogen energy, new energy storage, the low-altitude economy, and commercial aerospace. The province is prioritizing improving business environment for market-oriented, law-based, and internationally competitive conditions.

“Our goal is to achieve more resilient, higher-quality development and contribute to the country’s modernization drive,” he said.

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BEIJING, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

Northwest China’s Gansu province is transforming its industrial base by pushing forward an industry-driven development strategy to modernize its economic structure and achieve high-quality growth.

“As a traditional industrial base, transformation through innovation is imperative,” said Ren Zhenhe, governor of Gansu and a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress.

“We are focusing on strengthening leading enterprises, reinforcing industrial chains and fostering competitive industrial clusters,” he said. “At the same time, we are developing strategic emerging industries to modernize our industrial system and reshape the foundations of development.”

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–25) period, Gansu’s economy maintained steady momentum with the GDP reaching 1.37 trillion yuan ($197.9 billion) last year. The province’s growth rate has consistently outpaced the national average since 2022.

Ren said the province is determined to build on its manufacturing strengths while accelerating structural transformation. Since 2021, Gansu has launched around 300 upgrade projects each year, promoting intelligent and green development across traditional sectors.

Green transformation is now an intrinsic part of the local industrial upgrade. By the end of 2025, energy consumption per unit of industrial added value had decreased by 13.5 percent, while water use per output unit was also declining.

Digitalization is reinforcing this green shift. More enterprises are connecting equipment and production lines through industrial internet platforms, while the spread of 5G and smart manufacturing is helping factories increase efficiency and cut emissions. Rather than replacing traditional sectors, Gansu is using technology to lift them up the value chain.

Resource industries, long a pillar of the local economy, are also being restructured.

‘Gansu strengths’

Leveraging its abundant energy and mineral resources, the province is stepping up exploration, production and value-added processing to turn “Gansu resources” into “Gansu strengths”, Ren said.

The province has been advancing a new round of mineral exploration initiatives, accelerating the development of gold resources and upgrading metal industries, including silver and copper. Output of key metals and energy products has risen steadily in recent years, consolidating the province’s role as an important national resource base.

All these efforts have laid the groundwork for strong and coordinated industrial clusters. Gansu has established two national-level advanced manufacturing clusters and nurtured 14 provincial-level ones. Its nickel-copper-cobalt new materials cluster has been recognized as a national characteristic industrial cluster for small and medium-sized enterprises.

By 2025, advanced manufacturing clusters had generated more than 900 billion yuan in industrial output, contributing 88 percent of the province’s overall industrial growth.

Innovation prioritized

Innovation, meanwhile, is emerging as a central driver. Research into core technologies in major industrial and supply chains has been enhanced in State-owned enterprises in the province.

“We focus on breakthroughs in critical technologies and deepen the integration of technological and industrial innovation,” Ren said. “By increasing investment in key ‘bottleneck’ technologies, we have developed new technologies and products of internationally advanced levels, demonstrating Gansu’s unique role in strengthening the nation’s strategic, scientific and technological capacity.”

Digital infrastructure is emerging as another pillar of modernization in the province.

Under the national “East Data, West Computing” initiative, the Qingyang data center cluster has attracted more than 370 enterprises connected to the digital economy. Total computing capacity is expected to exceed 150,000 petaflops in 2026, facilitating artificial intelligence and other data-intensive industries.

Looking ahead, Ren said Gansu will continue integrating the digital and real economies while advancing strategic emerging sectors like hydrogen energy, new energy storage, the low-altitude economy, and commercial aerospace. The province is prioritizing improving business environment for market-oriented, law-based, and internationally competitive conditions.

“Our goal is to achieve more resilient, higher-quality development and contribute to the country’s modernization drive,” he said.

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NORRKÖPING, Sweden, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ligna Energy, manufacturer of ultra-thin supercapacitors for wireless electronics, announces its attendance at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. Ligna will showcase energy solutions designed to help engineers build smaller, longer-lasting and more sustainable connected devices, including indoor sensors intended to run without primary batteries and thin discreet industrial design.

Visitors can meet Ligna Energy at Hall 2, Booth 2-230, alongside ecosystem partners who will discuss end-to-end IoT system building blocks – spanning sensing, wireless connectivity, power management, and energy harvesting.

The key themes will be from smart cards to smart buildings, design-for-scale, discreet sensors, battery-free indoor sensing and sustainability.

Ligna’s work with ultra-thin energy storage has sharpened a question: why can’t building sensors adopt the same design discipline as smart cards? Electronics are pushed to be thinner, more power-efficient and more cost-optimised than many traditional housings require. Ligna believes those constraints are increasingly relevant for smart buildings, where customers want sensors that are easier to place, less visually intrusive, and cost-efficient to deploy at high density.

“Battery replacement is one of the ‘taxes’ – it adds service visits, waste and cost” said John Söderström, Marketing Director at Ligna Energy. “At Embedded World, we’re showing practical building blocks that help teams move from promising prototypes to deployments that scale.”

Ligna Energy presents Gwen, a battery-free indoor climate sensor reference design. It is a product created to explore how smart card style design can be applied to indoor IoT sensors prioritizing thinness, power efficiency, material reduction and scalability.

Gwen harvests energy from ambient energy, stores it in Ligna Energy’s S-Power 2S supercapacitor, and measures temperature and humidity, transmitting data using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). The design removes the need for batteries, enabling maintenance-free operation and opening new possibilities for placement in modern buildings.

At the show, Ligna will share learnings from its demonstrator work, exploring how ultra-thin energy storage and minimal materials can support new form factors for indoor sensing and asset-tracking applications. The goal is not to present a “one-size-fits-all sensor,” but to provide a foundation that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and solution providers can adapt to their own industrial designs.

Ligna also highlights indoor sensing concepts aimed at long-term operation. As part of the ecosystem, Ligna points to indoor sensor approaches intended to reduce maintenance effort and avoid battery waste.

“Battery-free can be a better product experience,” Söderström added. “When you remove routine battery swaps, you unlock simpler operations and new possibilities for where sensors can live – including thin or discreet placements where bulky enclosures are a non-starter. This also simplifies end-of-life handling, by reducing the need to remove, sort, or treat batteries separately when devices are retired.”

Ligna Energy’s sustainability positioning is grounded in published lifecycle assessment and product transparency work. Ligna released Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for its S-Power supercapacitors, reporting a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 12g CO₂e per unit, alongside a third-party verified EPD to support standardised impact reporting for OEMs.

To book time at Embedded World or for more information go to www.lignaenergy.com, or email info@lignaenergy.com.

About Ligna Energy

Ligna Energy specializes in developing sustainable energy storage solutions using bio-based materials. Their innovative supercapacitors provide a safe, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional batteries, driving the transition towards a greener future.

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The initiative provided Iftar meals to workers in Dubai‘s Al Quoz district during the holy month of Ramadan.

DUBAI, UAE, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER reaffirmed its commitment to giving back to society during Ramadan through an Iftar meal distribution initiative near Al Anbiya Masjid in Al Quoz 4. Organized through STAR Foundation, the company’s charitable arm focused on community welfare initiatives worldwide, the program provided meals to workers in the surrounding area with the support of 30 STARTRADER employee volunteers.

The initiative took place in Al Quoz 4, a residential community with an estimated population of over 23,000 residents, and in close proximity to industrial areas that house thousands of essential workers and labor communities who play a vital role in supporting Dubai‘s industrial and service sectors. Such communities often have limited access to organized Ramadan assistance, making outreach efforts during the holy month particularly meaningful.

Preparations began at 3 p.m., as employee volunteers coordinated logistics, set up a temporary tented area, and organized the meal distribution to ensure timely service. With the sunset and the call for prayer, labor workers from the surrounding neighborhoods gathered to share not only food but also the spirit of unity and generosity under the beautiful tent that reflected the new branding of STARTRADER. The tent provided a covered and orderly space for attendees during the meal service. The initiative concluded at approximately 6:00 p.m., following the completion of meal distribution. The event was documented to commemorate the initiative and its community impact.

This CSR initiative reflects the core values of compassion, unity, and generosity associated with Ramadan while reaffirming STARTRADER’s dedication to creating positive social impact in the communities where it operates.

“Moments of prosperity are also moments of responsibility,” said Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER. “When an organization is fortunate enough to grow, it should extend that fortune outward, especially to those who contribute quietly to the fabric of society. Ramadan offers a meaningful opportunity to put that responsibility into action.”

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global broker that provides its clients with opportunities to trade financial instruments online. STARTRADER services both Partners and Retail Clients, who can trade using the MetaTrader Platform, the STAR-APP, and using STAR-COPY.

As a global broker, STARTRADER holds a client-first approach as our core principle. Regulated in 5 jurisdictions (ASIC, FSA, FSC, FSCA, and CMA), STARTRADER upholds strong governance alongside sustainable growth. STARTRADER’s team comprises dedicated professionals working collaboratively to deliver quality service to its Partners and Clients.

https://www.startrader.com/

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Launching in March 2026, in honor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the latest Lanterman and Friends series brings Mark Hamill into the cast.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning Lanterman and Friends (L&F) video shorts provide essential information and resources to the more than 525,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the million-plus family members and direct service professionals who support them.

The newest L&F 10‑episode series focuses on emergency preparation and public safety and features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker) joining the voice cast as the titular superhero Lanterman. Actor/producer and disabilities advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) reprises his role as Lorenzo and is expanding his involvement in the production as its Co ‑ _Executive Producer. Mitte reunites with his fellow castmates from previous Lanterman series – voice actors who themselves have I/DD – Alex Ehlers, Nelly Navarre, and Davis Harper.

This timely release focuses on delivering tailored guidance for emergency and natural disaster readiness for individuals with I/DD and their families. The series also includes versions written specifically for service providers statewide. All videos were developed in close collaboration with Regional Center Emergency Coordinators.

“All 50 states provide a variety of supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, and every state experiences emergencies such as fires and storms. With March being I/DD Awareness month, we wanted to share our newest Emergency Preparedness animated series, specifically offering support for people with I/DD nationally,” said Matthew Wilkins, the Emergency Response Coordinator at California’s Tri-Counties Regional Center and series consultant. “The addition of Mark Hamill to our cast also gives us an amazing opportunity to spread the word everywhere about precautions and safety steps during emergencies that everyone should take, regardless of whether they have a disability or not.”

Beginning on March 9th, all 10 videos will be available in English, ASL, and Spanish, with 17 additional languages arriving shortly thereafter on the completely free-to-access lantermanandfriends.org. This portal is commercial‑free, easy to use, and already home to hundreds of Regional Center informational videos. The content is also available via the Lanterman and Friends YouTube channel, a companion platform offering free public access to disability ‑centered awareness education easily accessed across all mobile and desktop devices.

Emergency Awareness Series

• 5 videos for individuals with I/DD, focused on earthquakes, wildfires, home fires, evacuations, and emergency preparedness
• 5 companion videos for service providers, focused on accessible communication, accommodations, planning, and continuity of supports during emergencies

The Emergency Awareness series stars Lanterman, the superhero leader of the Lanterman and Friends ecosystem, voiced by Mark Hamill, who generously provides his services to support emergency readiness education for those with I/DD after experiencing the loss of access to his own home in California during the 2024 wildfires.

“When I read these scripts, I thought, ‘How can I not do this?’ I wish I had these before the fires.”

— Mark Hamill, voice of Lanterman (L&F EPK)

RJ Mitte Expands His Role

Actor, advocate, and producer RJ Mitte expands his almost three-year association with the initiative by joining as a Co‑Executive Producer, strengthening authentic disability representation and advocacy‑driven leadership. Mitte also voices the original character Lorenzo, who, like Mitte and his Breaking Bad character, Walt Jr., has cerebral palsy.

“Over the last few years, I have voiced Lorenzo and seen the value these videos bring to people in California with IDD. Coming on as a Co‑Executive Producer, adding my own advocacy and experience, and seeing these emergency videos come to life with Mark Hamill is really thrilling, and I know they will be of great value to my own community.”

— RJ Mitte, Co‑Executive Producer and voice of Lorenzo

Why This Matters

California faces persistent natural disaster risks, as do other states in the nation, that pose additional challenges to individuals served with I/DD. These new releases deliver community-specific preparedness and safety tools prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and empowerment.

Regarding the ever‑expanding involvement of well‑known personalities like Hamill and Mitte, series Executive Producer and parent of a person with I/DD served by the Regional Centers, Mark Wolfe, says that he is not at all surprised when Hollywood steps up:

“Nearly everyone I have met in Hollywood over my 40‑year career has been remarkably generous with their talents, money, and time, supporting causes that matter to them and the world around them. It’s no surprise to me at all that Mark and RJ responded so generously and enthusiastically in lending their skills to Lanterman and Friends. As a parent of a person with I/DD and a producer, I cannot thank them enough.”

The California Regional Centers invite disability advocates, families, service providers, and community partners nationwide to amplify this March 2026 awareness launch – reinforcing that individuals with I/DD deserve safety and awareness tools that are accessible, practical, empowering, and authentically representative. The Regional Centers encourage sharing these videos and providing community feedback through the Lanterman and Friends Facebook and Instagram pages, launched in December 2025.

As with all Lanterman and Friends animated series, these new shows were produced by Public Pixels Media, a multiple award‑winning animation studio focusing on creating informational and educational shorts for government agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM

California’s regional center system was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969, signed by Governor Ronald Reagan. The law guarantees that people with developmental disabilities have the right to services and supports to live as full members of their communities.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the coordination and delivery of these services through a statewide network of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies, or regional centers. Each regional center provides help free of charge to eligible Californians, including early intervention, therapies, employment services, housing supports, and more. ARCA, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, promotes, supports, and advances regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

ABOUT PUBLIC PIXELS MEDIA

Public Pixels Media is the studio behind Lanterman and Friends, the five-time Webby Anthem Award-winning educational series. The company produces animated and live-action video, comic books, coloring books, and other educational media designed to help nonprofits and government agencies communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. Working across more than 20 languages, Public Pixels Media combines Hollywood production expertise with a mission-driven focus on accessibility and public impact. Its work reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across California and Oregon and is currently expanding nationwide.

info@publicpixelsmedia.com https://publicpixelsmedia.com

Lanterman and Friends – fun, easy-to-understand videos. Accessible, multilingual video library for people receiving services and service providers.

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Launching in March 2026, in honor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the latest Lanterman and Friends series brings Mark Hamill into the cast.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning Lanterman and Friends (L&F) video shorts provide essential information and resources to the more than 525,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the million-plus family members and direct service professionals who support them.

The newest L&F 10‑episode series focuses on emergency preparation and public safety and features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker) joining the voice cast as the titular superhero Lanterman. Actor/producer and disabilities advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) reprises his role as Lorenzo and is expanding his involvement in the production as its Co ‑ _Executive Producer. Mitte reunites with his fellow castmates from previous Lanterman series – voice actors who themselves have I/DD – Alex Ehlers, Nelly Navarre, and Davis Harper.

This timely release focuses on delivering tailored guidance for emergency and natural disaster readiness for individuals with I/DD and their families. The series also includes versions written specifically for service providers statewide. All videos were developed in close collaboration with Regional Center Emergency Coordinators.

“All 50 states provide a variety of supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, and every state experiences emergencies such as fires and storms. With March being I/DD Awareness month, we wanted to share our newest Emergency Preparedness animated series, specifically offering support for people with I/DD nationally,” said Matthew Wilkins, the Emergency Response Coordinator at California’s Tri-Counties Regional Center and series consultant. “The addition of Mark Hamill to our cast also gives us an amazing opportunity to spread the word everywhere about precautions and safety steps during emergencies that everyone should take, regardless of whether they have a disability or not.”

Beginning on March 9th, all 10 videos will be available in English, ASL, and Spanish, with 17 additional languages arriving shortly thereafter on the completely free-to-access lantermanandfriends.org. This portal is commercial‑free, easy to use, and already home to hundreds of Regional Center informational videos. The content is also available via the Lanterman and Friends YouTube channel, a companion platform offering free public access to disability ‑centered awareness education easily accessed across all mobile and desktop devices.

Emergency Awareness Series

• 5 videos for individuals with I/DD, focused on earthquakes, wildfires, home fires, evacuations, and emergency preparedness
• 5 companion videos for service providers, focused on accessible communication, accommodations, planning, and continuity of supports during emergencies

The Emergency Awareness series stars Lanterman, the superhero leader of the Lanterman and Friends ecosystem, voiced by Mark Hamill, who generously provides his services to support emergency readiness education for those with I/DD after experiencing the loss of access to his own home in California during the 2024 wildfires.

“When I read these scripts, I thought, ‘How can I not do this?’ I wish I had these before the fires.”

— Mark Hamill, voice of Lanterman (L&F EPK)

RJ Mitte Expands His Role

Actor, advocate, and producer RJ Mitte expands his almost three-year association with the initiative by joining as a Co‑Executive Producer, strengthening authentic disability representation and advocacy‑driven leadership. Mitte also voices the original character Lorenzo, who, like Mitte and his Breaking Bad character, Walt Jr., has cerebral palsy.

“Over the last few years, I have voiced Lorenzo and seen the value these videos bring to people in California with IDD. Coming on as a Co‑Executive Producer, adding my own advocacy and experience, and seeing these emergency videos come to life with Mark Hamill is really thrilling, and I know they will be of great value to my own community.”

— RJ Mitte, Co‑Executive Producer and voice of Lorenzo

Why This Matters

California faces persistent natural disaster risks, as do other states in the nation, that pose additional challenges to individuals served with I/DD. These new releases deliver community-specific preparedness and safety tools prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and empowerment.

Regarding the ever‑expanding involvement of well‑known personalities like Hamill and Mitte, series Executive Producer and parent of a person with I/DD served by the Regional Centers, Mark Wolfe, says that he is not at all surprised when Hollywood steps up:

“Nearly everyone I have met in Hollywood over my 40‑year career has been remarkably generous with their talents, money, and time, supporting causes that matter to them and the world around them. It’s no surprise to me at all that Mark and RJ responded so generously and enthusiastically in lending their skills to Lanterman and Friends. As a parent of a person with I/DD and a producer, I cannot thank them enough.”

The California Regional Centers invite disability advocates, families, service providers, and community partners nationwide to amplify this March 2026 awareness launch – reinforcing that individuals with I/DD deserve safety and awareness tools that are accessible, practical, empowering, and authentically representative. The Regional Centers encourage sharing these videos and providing community feedback through the Lanterman and Friends Facebook and Instagram pages, launched in December 2025.

As with all Lanterman and Friends animated series, these new shows were produced by Public Pixels Media, a multiple award‑winning animation studio focusing on creating informational and educational shorts for government agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM

California’s regional center system was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969, signed by Governor Ronald Reagan. The law guarantees that people with developmental disabilities have the right to services and supports to live as full members of their communities.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the coordination and delivery of these services through a statewide network of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies, or regional centers. Each regional center provides help free of charge to eligible Californians, including early intervention, therapies, employment services, housing supports, and more. ARCA, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, promotes, supports, and advances regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

ABOUT PUBLIC PIXELS MEDIA

Public Pixels Media is the studio behind Lanterman and Friends, the five-time Webby Anthem Award-winning educational series. The company produces animated and live-action video, comic books, coloring books, and other educational media designed to help nonprofits and government agencies communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. Working across more than 20 languages, Public Pixels Media combines Hollywood production expertise with a mission-driven focus on accessibility and public impact. Its work reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across California and Oregon and is currently expanding nationwide.

info@publicpixelsmedia.com https://publicpixelsmedia.com

Lanterman and Friends – fun, easy-to-understand videos. Accessible, multilingual video library for people receiving services and service providers.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-21-california-regional-centers-announce-a-new-statewide-emergency-preparedness-animated-video-series-302708826.html

SOURCE Public Pixels Media; California Regional Centers

Launching in March 2026, in honor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the latest Lanterman and Friends series brings Mark Hamill into the cast.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning Lanterman and Friends (L&F) video shorts provide essential information and resources to the more than 525,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the million-plus family members and direct service professionals who support them.

The newest L&F 10‑episode series focuses on emergency preparation and public safety and features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker) joining the voice cast as the titular superhero Lanterman. Actor/producer and disabilities advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) reprises his role as Lorenzo and is expanding his involvement in the production as its Co ‑ _Executive Producer. Mitte reunites with his fellow castmates from previous Lanterman series – voice actors who themselves have I/DD – Alex Ehlers, Nelly Navarre, and Davis Harper.

This timely release focuses on delivering tailored guidance for emergency and natural disaster readiness for individuals with I/DD and their families. The series also includes versions written specifically for service providers statewide. All videos were developed in close collaboration with Regional Center Emergency Coordinators.

“All 50 states provide a variety of supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, and every state experiences emergencies such as fires and storms. With March being I/DD Awareness month, we wanted to share our newest Emergency Preparedness animated series, specifically offering support for people with I/DD nationally,” said Matthew Wilkins, the Emergency Response Coordinator at California’s Tri-Counties Regional Center and series consultant. “The addition of Mark Hamill to our cast also gives us an amazing opportunity to spread the word everywhere about precautions and safety steps during emergencies that everyone should take, regardless of whether they have a disability or not.”

Beginning on March 9th, all 10 videos will be available in English, ASL, and Spanish, with 17 additional languages arriving shortly thereafter on the completely free-to-access lantermanandfriends.org. This portal is commercial‑free, easy to use, and already home to hundreds of Regional Center informational videos. The content is also available via the Lanterman and Friends YouTube channel, a companion platform offering free public access to disability ‑centered awareness education easily accessed across all mobile and desktop devices.

Emergency Awareness Series

• 5 videos for individuals with I/DD, focused on earthquakes, wildfires, home fires, evacuations, and emergency preparedness
• 5 companion videos for service providers, focused on accessible communication, accommodations, planning, and continuity of supports during emergencies

The Emergency Awareness series stars Lanterman, the superhero leader of the Lanterman and Friends ecosystem, voiced by Mark Hamill, who generously provides his services to support emergency readiness education for those with I/DD after experiencing the loss of access to his own home in California during the 2024 wildfires.

“When I read these scripts, I thought, ‘How can I not do this?’ I wish I had these before the fires.”

— Mark Hamill, voice of Lanterman (L&F EPK)

RJ Mitte Expands His Role

Actor, advocate, and producer RJ Mitte expands his almost three-year association with the initiative by joining as a Co‑Executive Producer, strengthening authentic disability representation and advocacy‑driven leadership. Mitte also voices the original character Lorenzo, who, like Mitte and his Breaking Bad character, Walt Jr., has cerebral palsy.

“Over the last few years, I have voiced Lorenzo and seen the value these videos bring to people in California with IDD. Coming on as a Co‑Executive Producer, adding my own advocacy and experience, and seeing these emergency videos come to life with Mark Hamill is really thrilling, and I know they will be of great value to my own community.”

— RJ Mitte, Co‑Executive Producer and voice of Lorenzo

Why This Matters

California faces persistent natural disaster risks, as do other states in the nation, that pose additional challenges to individuals served with I/DD. These new releases deliver community-specific preparedness and safety tools prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and empowerment.

Regarding the ever‑expanding involvement of well‑known personalities like Hamill and Mitte, series Executive Producer and parent of a person with I/DD served by the Regional Centers, Mark Wolfe, says that he is not at all surprised when Hollywood steps up:

“Nearly everyone I have met in Hollywood over my 40‑year career has been remarkably generous with their talents, money, and time, supporting causes that matter to them and the world around them. It’s no surprise to me at all that Mark and RJ responded so generously and enthusiastically in lending their skills to Lanterman and Friends. As a parent of a person with I/DD and a producer, I cannot thank them enough.”

The California Regional Centers invite disability advocates, families, service providers, and community partners nationwide to amplify this March 2026 awareness launch – reinforcing that individuals with I/DD deserve safety and awareness tools that are accessible, practical, empowering, and authentically representative. The Regional Centers encourage sharing these videos and providing community feedback through the Lanterman and Friends Facebook and Instagram pages, launched in December 2025.

As with all Lanterman and Friends animated series, these new shows were produced by Public Pixels Media, a multiple award‑winning animation studio focusing on creating informational and educational shorts for government agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM

California’s regional center system was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969, signed by Governor Ronald Reagan. The law guarantees that people with developmental disabilities have the right to services and supports to live as full members of their communities.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the coordination and delivery of these services through a statewide network of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies, or regional centers. Each regional center provides help free of charge to eligible Californians, including early intervention, therapies, employment services, housing supports, and more. ARCA, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, promotes, supports, and advances regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

ABOUT PUBLIC PIXELS MEDIA

Public Pixels Media is the studio behind Lanterman and Friends, the five-time Webby Anthem Award-winning educational series. The company produces animated and live-action video, comic books, coloring books, and other educational media designed to help nonprofits and government agencies communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. Working across more than 20 languages, Public Pixels Media combines Hollywood production expertise with a mission-driven focus on accessibility and public impact. Its work reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across California and Oregon and is currently expanding nationwide.

info@publicpixelsmedia.com https://publicpixelsmedia.com

Lanterman and Friends – fun, easy-to-understand videos. Accessible, multilingual video library for people receiving services and service providers.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-21-california-regional-centers-announce-a-new-statewide-emergency-preparedness-animated-video-series-302708826.html

SOURCE Public Pixels Media; California Regional Centers

Launching in March 2026, in honor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the latest Lanterman and Friends series brings Mark Hamill into the cast.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning Lanterman and Friends (L&F) video shorts provide essential information and resources to the more than 525,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the million-plus family members and direct service professionals who support them.

The newest L&F 10‑episode series focuses on emergency preparation and public safety and features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker) joining the voice cast as the titular superhero Lanterman. Actor/producer and disabilities advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) reprises his role as Lorenzo and is expanding his involvement in the production as its Co ‑ _Executive Producer. Mitte reunites with his fellow castmates from previous Lanterman series – voice actors who themselves have I/DD – Alex Ehlers, Nelly Navarre, and Davis Harper.

This timely release focuses on delivering tailored guidance for emergency and natural disaster readiness for individuals with I/DD and their families. The series also includes versions written specifically for service providers statewide. All videos were developed in close collaboration with Regional Center Emergency Coordinators.

“All 50 states provide a variety of supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, and every state experiences emergencies such as fires and storms. With March being I/DD Awareness month, we wanted to share our newest Emergency Preparedness animated series, specifically offering support for people with I/DD nationally,” said Matthew Wilkins, the Emergency Response Coordinator at California’s Tri-Counties Regional Center and series consultant. “The addition of Mark Hamill to our cast also gives us an amazing opportunity to spread the word everywhere about precautions and safety steps during emergencies that everyone should take, regardless of whether they have a disability or not.”

Beginning on March 9th, all 10 videos will be available in English, ASL, and Spanish, with 17 additional languages arriving shortly thereafter on the completely free-to-access lantermanandfriends.org. This portal is commercial‑free, easy to use, and already home to hundreds of Regional Center informational videos. The content is also available via the Lanterman and Friends YouTube channel, a companion platform offering free public access to disability ‑centered awareness education easily accessed across all mobile and desktop devices.

Emergency Awareness Series

• 5 videos for individuals with I/DD, focused on earthquakes, wildfires, home fires, evacuations, and emergency preparedness
• 5 companion videos for service providers, focused on accessible communication, accommodations, planning, and continuity of supports during emergencies

The Emergency Awareness series stars Lanterman, the superhero leader of the Lanterman and Friends ecosystem, voiced by Mark Hamill, who generously provides his services to support emergency readiness education for those with I/DD after experiencing the loss of access to his own home in California during the 2024 wildfires.

“When I read these scripts, I thought, ‘How can I not do this?’ I wish I had these before the fires.”

— Mark Hamill, voice of Lanterman (L&F EPK)

RJ Mitte Expands His Role

Actor, advocate, and producer RJ Mitte expands his almost three-year association with the initiative by joining as a Co‑Executive Producer, strengthening authentic disability representation and advocacy‑driven leadership. Mitte also voices the original character Lorenzo, who, like Mitte and his Breaking Bad character, Walt Jr., has cerebral palsy.

“Over the last few years, I have voiced Lorenzo and seen the value these videos bring to people in California with IDD. Coming on as a Co‑Executive Producer, adding my own advocacy and experience, and seeing these emergency videos come to life with Mark Hamill is really thrilling, and I know they will be of great value to my own community.”

— RJ Mitte, Co‑Executive Producer and voice of Lorenzo

Why This Matters

California faces persistent natural disaster risks, as do other states in the nation, that pose additional challenges to individuals served with I/DD. These new releases deliver community-specific preparedness and safety tools prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and empowerment.

Regarding the ever‑expanding involvement of well‑known personalities like Hamill and Mitte, series Executive Producer and parent of a person with I/DD served by the Regional Centers, Mark Wolfe, says that he is not at all surprised when Hollywood steps up:

“Nearly everyone I have met in Hollywood over my 40‑year career has been remarkably generous with their talents, money, and time, supporting causes that matter to them and the world around them. It’s no surprise to me at all that Mark and RJ responded so generously and enthusiastically in lending their skills to Lanterman and Friends. As a parent of a person with I/DD and a producer, I cannot thank them enough.”

The California Regional Centers invite disability advocates, families, service providers, and community partners nationwide to amplify this March 2026 awareness launch – reinforcing that individuals with I/DD deserve safety and awareness tools that are accessible, practical, empowering, and authentically representative. The Regional Centers encourage sharing these videos and providing community feedback through the Lanterman and Friends Facebook and Instagram pages, launched in December 2025.

As with all Lanterman and Friends animated series, these new shows were produced by Public Pixels Media, a multiple award‑winning animation studio focusing on creating informational and educational shorts for government agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM

California’s regional center system was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969, signed by Governor Ronald Reagan. The law guarantees that people with developmental disabilities have the right to services and supports to live as full members of their communities.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the coordination and delivery of these services through a statewide network of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies, or regional centers. Each regional center provides help free of charge to eligible Californians, including early intervention, therapies, employment services, housing supports, and more. ARCA, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, promotes, supports, and advances regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

ABOUT PUBLIC PIXELS MEDIA

Public Pixels Media is the studio behind Lanterman and Friends, the five-time Webby Anthem Award-winning educational series. The company produces animated and live-action video, comic books, coloring books, and other educational media designed to help nonprofits and government agencies communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. Working across more than 20 languages, Public Pixels Media combines Hollywood production expertise with a mission-driven focus on accessibility and public impact. Its work reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across California and Oregon and is currently expanding nationwide.

info@publicpixelsmedia.com https://publicpixelsmedia.com

Lanterman and Friends – fun, easy-to-understand videos. Accessible, multilingual video library for people receiving services and service providers.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-21-california-regional-centers-announce-a-new-statewide-emergency-preparedness-animated-video-series-302708826.html

SOURCE Public Pixels Media; California Regional Centers

Launching in March 2026, in honor of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the latest Lanterman and Friends series brings Mark Hamill into the cast.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The award-winning Lanterman and Friends (L&F) video shorts provide essential information and resources to the more than 525,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the million-plus family members and direct service professionals who support them.

The newest L&F 10‑episode series focuses on emergency preparation and public safety and features Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker) joining the voice cast as the titular superhero Lanterman. Actor/producer and disabilities advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) reprises his role as Lorenzo and is expanding his involvement in the production as its Co ‑ _Executive Producer. Mitte reunites with his fellow castmates from previous Lanterman series – voice actors who themselves have I/DD – Alex Ehlers, Nelly Navarre, and Davis Harper.

This timely release focuses on delivering tailored guidance for emergency and natural disaster readiness for individuals with I/DD and their families. The series also includes versions written specifically for service providers statewide. All videos were developed in close collaboration with Regional Center Emergency Coordinators.

“All 50 states provide a variety of supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities, and every state experiences emergencies such as fires and storms. With March being I/DD Awareness month, we wanted to share our newest Emergency Preparedness animated series, specifically offering support for people with I/DD nationally,” said Matthew Wilkins, the Emergency Response Coordinator at California’s Tri-Counties Regional Center and series consultant. “The addition of Mark Hamill to our cast also gives us an amazing opportunity to spread the word everywhere about precautions and safety steps during emergencies that everyone should take, regardless of whether they have a disability or not.”

Beginning on March 9th, all 10 videos will be available in English, ASL, and Spanish, with 17 additional languages arriving shortly thereafter on the completely free-to-access lantermanandfriends.org. This portal is commercial‑free, easy to use, and already home to hundreds of Regional Center informational videos. The content is also available via the Lanterman and Friends YouTube channel, a companion platform offering free public access to disability ‑centered awareness education easily accessed across all mobile and desktop devices.

Emergency Awareness Series

• 5 videos for individuals with I/DD, focused on earthquakes, wildfires, home fires, evacuations, and emergency preparedness
• 5 companion videos for service providers, focused on accessible communication, accommodations, planning, and continuity of supports during emergencies

The Emergency Awareness series stars Lanterman, the superhero leader of the Lanterman and Friends ecosystem, voiced by Mark Hamill, who generously provides his services to support emergency readiness education for those with I/DD after experiencing the loss of access to his own home in California during the 2024 wildfires.

“When I read these scripts, I thought, ‘How can I not do this?’ I wish I had these before the fires.”

— Mark Hamill, voice of Lanterman (L&F EPK)

RJ Mitte Expands His Role

Actor, advocate, and producer RJ Mitte expands his almost three-year association with the initiative by joining as a Co‑Executive Producer, strengthening authentic disability representation and advocacy‑driven leadership. Mitte also voices the original character Lorenzo, who, like Mitte and his Breaking Bad character, Walt Jr., has cerebral palsy.

“Over the last few years, I have voiced Lorenzo and seen the value these videos bring to people in California with IDD. Coming on as a Co‑Executive Producer, adding my own advocacy and experience, and seeing these emergency videos come to life with Mark Hamill is really thrilling, and I know they will be of great value to my own community.”

— RJ Mitte, Co‑Executive Producer and voice of Lorenzo

Why This Matters

California faces persistent natural disaster risks, as do other states in the nation, that pose additional challenges to individuals served with I/DD. These new releases deliver community-specific preparedness and safety tools prioritizing clarity, accessibility, and empowerment.

Regarding the ever‑expanding involvement of well‑known personalities like Hamill and Mitte, series Executive Producer and parent of a person with I/DD served by the Regional Centers, Mark Wolfe, says that he is not at all surprised when Hollywood steps up:

“Nearly everyone I have met in Hollywood over my 40‑year career has been remarkably generous with their talents, money, and time, supporting causes that matter to them and the world around them. It’s no surprise to me at all that Mark and RJ responded so generously and enthusiastically in lending their skills to Lanterman and Friends. As a parent of a person with I/DD and a producer, I cannot thank them enough.”

The California Regional Centers invite disability advocates, families, service providers, and community partners nationwide to amplify this March 2026 awareness launch – reinforcing that individuals with I/DD deserve safety and awareness tools that are accessible, practical, empowering, and authentically representative. The Regional Centers encourage sharing these videos and providing community feedback through the Lanterman and Friends Facebook and Instagram pages, launched in December 2025.

As with all Lanterman and Friends animated series, these new shows were produced by Public Pixels Media, a multiple award‑winning animation studio focusing on creating informational and educational shorts for government agencies, nonprofits, and large institutions.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S REGIONAL CENTER SYSTEM

California’s regional center system was created by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969, signed by Governor Ronald Reagan. The law guarantees that people with developmental disabilities have the right to services and supports to live as full members of their communities.

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) oversees the coordination and delivery of these services through a statewide network of 21 community-based nonprofit agencies, or regional centers. Each regional center provides help free of charge to eligible Californians, including early intervention, therapies, employment services, housing supports, and more. ARCA, the Association of Regional Center Agencies, promotes, supports, and advances regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.

ABOUT PUBLIC PIXELS MEDIA

Public Pixels Media is the studio behind Lanterman and Friends, the five-time Webby Anthem Award-winning educational series. The company produces animated and live-action video, comic books, coloring books, and other educational media designed to help nonprofits and government agencies communicate complex information in clear, engaging ways. Working across more than 20 languages, Public Pixels Media combines Hollywood production expertise with a mission-driven focus on accessibility and public impact. Its work reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across California and Oregon and is currently expanding nationwide.

info@publicpixelsmedia.com https://publicpixelsmedia.com

Lanterman and Friends – fun, easy-to-understand videos. Accessible, multilingual video library for people receiving services and service providers.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-21-california-regional-centers-announce-a-new-statewide-emergency-preparedness-animated-video-series-302708826.html

SOURCE Public Pixels Media; California Regional Centers