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The Ride Ahead: film about disability awareness
October 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A virtual screening of an incredible award-winning film: The Ride Ahead. The film by 21-year-old Samuel Habib documents his journey into adulthood and finding community, largely shown from the point of view of two GoPros attached to his wheelchair.
It is incredibly rare to see authentic disability representation in media, especially when disabled people are involved both on screen and behind the scenes. Whether you are disabled-identifying or not, this film encompasses countless themes that touch on all of our experiences, while highlighting the importance of disabled community, insights, joy, and building solidarity in an ableist world.
Sign up to join us for the screening on Thursday, October 10 on Zoom, 3 – 5:00 p.m., with an optional community discussion from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
Accessibility information:
- Open captions and audio description available during the screening
- Zoom automated captions available during the intro and optional community discussion afterward
- For other accommodations in order to participate (ASL interpretation, CART captions, etc.), contact Christine Lew at lew32@uw.edu as soon as possible
October is National Disability Awareness Month (nationally celebrated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month), and serves as a recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. The theme for 2024’s celebration is “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
For some background, the UW Combined Fund Drive published a great description of the history and need for disability awareness and disability pride.
