Free Virtual Screening of ‘My Disability Roadmap’ Film with Q&A Discussion

Changing Perspectives

DSE and MCOE in collaboration with Changing Perspectives are pleased to offer year two of the The Marin County Inclusion Inspiration Series!

DSE (Dedication to Special Education) and MCOE (Marin County Office of Education) in collaboration with Changing Perspectives are pleased to announce the second year of the Marin County Inclusion Inspiration series for the 2022-2023 school year. This series is a unique opportunity to engage, inspire, educate and empower all members of the Marin County school communities.This workshop will consist of a free, virtual, live screening of Dan Habib's latest film, ‘My Disability Roadmap’, followed by a Q&A discussion moderated by Sam Drazin of Changing Perspectives. *This is different than how we made the film available last year for this series. We will be doing a live screening during the workshop, rather than making the film available the week prior so that we may all view together*ABOUT THE FILM:Samuel Habib, 21, wants to date, leave home, go to college. But he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. Determined to find his path forward, he seeks out guidance from America’s most rebellious disability activists. Learn more: <a href="https://likerightnowfilms.com/film/3356/My-Disability-Roadmap" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://likerightnowfilms.com/film/3356/My-Disability-Roadmap</a>ABOUT THE DIRECTORS: Dan Habib (pronounced “Habeeb”) is the creator of award-winning documentary films including INTELLIGENT LIVES, WHO CARES ABOUT KELSEY?, MR. CONNOLLY HAS ALS, INCLUDING SAMUEL and many other short films on disability-related topics. He and his son Samuel Habib are co-directors of the new MY DISABILITY ROADMAP film. Dan is the Inclusive Communities Project Director at the Westchester Institute for Human Development. Habib has screened and discussed his films hundreds of times in the U.S. and internationally, at universities, corporations, national conferences, film festivals, and independent theaters for educators, families, students, employees, policy makers, and the general public. Habib and his wife, Betsy, live in Concord, New Hampshire with their sons Isaiah, 26, and Samuel, 22.Samuel Habib, 22, is a high school graduate and community college student currently pursuing a career as a multimedia storyteller. He and his father Dan Habib are co-directors of the new MY DISABILITY ROADMAP film. Samuel interned at the local community access television station in Concord, NH and had a paid job at a video production studio. In 2016, he created a film about disability rights leader Judith Heumann, that was featured in the Breaking Down Barriers Film Festival in Moscow, Russia. Samuel also helped Dan create the nationally broadcast film MR. CONNOLLY HAS ALS. Samuel uses a wheelchair for mobility and a communication device (as well as his voice) to express himself. In addition to exploring his current and future academic and career options, Samuel also navigates significant, chronic health challenges.This will be a live event hosted on Zoom, February 16th, 6:30-7:30 PST: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87253097565?pwd=VU44elh5VzdUU3A3V3dEelh5UGY1Zz09" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87253097565?pwd=VU44elh5VzdUU3A3V3dEelh5UGY1Zz09</a>This event will be translated live on Zoom to Spanish.Learn more at: <a href="https://changingperspectivesnow.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ChangingPerspectivesNow.org</a> and <a href="https://www.specialed.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.SpecialEd.org</a>

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