Saturday, November 17, 2007

UMass To Screen Documentary "Including Samuel"

Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film, "Including Samuel," examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue.

The Boston movie premiere of "Including Samuel" will be followed by a reception and panel discussion with the filmmaker and special guests. I will be attending this event to write a review for my e-Magazine, Solutions. This event is sold out.

The Boston Premiere Includes A Panel Discussion With:

  • Dan Habib (Filmmaker)

  • Keith Jones (Inclusive education activist; featured in the film)

  • Joe Petner (Former Cambridge School Principal; featured in the film)

  • Rich Robison (Executive Director of the Federation for Children with Special Needs)

  • Maria Paiewonsky (Education and Transition team, Institute for Community Inclusion/UMass Boston)

Moderated by Bill Kiernan,

Director of the Institute for Community Inclusion
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
UMass Boston Ballroom • Campus Center

100 Morrissey Boulevard • Boston, MA
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Light refreshments will be served.
This ballroom is fully accessible.