As we come to
the end of a month that focuses on celebrating both our Autism community
and our Deaf community, we'd like to remind you to continue to engage
in opportunities to learn more and engage in discussion.
The
ADS & SDS offices have selected two films this month that we
encourage watching and spending time in reflection on in honor of our
peers who represent these communities. As a reminder, we are hosting a Noontime, free-hour discussion session
in the Math/Psychology Bldg, Room 222 conference room on Friday, 4/28
for anyone interested in joining us in discussion and reflection.
We hope to see you there, RSVPs are appreciated for space planning.
Films:
1.
"In a Different Key"- Autism documentary that centers on the experience
of Autism within neurotypical communities: From Patient Zero in rural
Mississippi, initial discernment with Johns Hopkins healthcare
providers, history of healthcare and structural inequality, as well as
hope. This film centers on people on the autism spectrum within their
families and community, and is available for free through PBS. For more
information and to view it, please visit the website at
https://www.pbs.org/show/different-key/
Synopsis: A
mother of a young adult with autism tracks down the first person ever
diagnosed with autism, now an elderly man living in rural Mississippi,
to learn if his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her
journey exposes a startling record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed
by forces like race, money, and privilege – but leads to hope that more
communities are learning to have the backs of people on the spectrum.
The documentary shows the lived experience of a diverse mix of people
with autism within family, community, and transitioning toward
independence.
2. "Feeling
Through"- Academy Award-nominated film produced by Marlee Matlin, an
American actress, and activist who is recognized as being the first Deaf
performer to win an Academ
y Award (Best Actress, 1986). The film "Feeling Through" stars the only award-winning DeafBlind actor and the only DeafBlind member of the Screen Actors Guild. For more information, please visit the "Feeling Through" website at https://www.feelingthrough.com/. (Please
note this film is not available for free online at this time and the
film organizers are accepting donations to further their activism work
for accessibility and disability representation in Hollywood).
Both films are captioned, have a downloadable transcript, as well as a version with audio description.
April is also a powerful awareness month to recognize and honor for...
National Stress Awareness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness
Oral Cancer Awareness
Alcohol Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness
National Minority Health Awareness
National Parkinson's Awareness
Arab American Heritage Month
Child Abuse Prevention