D Center 'The Ride Ahead' Screening RSVP!
Hi folks! We're thrilled to invite you all to a watch party of 'The Ride Ahead'! We are unfortunately capacity-constrained due to the size of the center, so make sure you RSVP soon to grab your spot! If we reach capacity, we will reach out to you and let you know, but send over the Zoom screening information so you can still participate! We will have snacks and drinks, so be ready for a good time!
More about the film and the screening:
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, The UW Disability Staff and Faculty Association (DSFA) is partnering with DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), the UW Disability Studies Program, and the UW Honors Program to host 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 our experiences, while highlighting the importance of disabled community, insights, joy, and building solidarity in an ableist world.
What: The Ride Ahead film Screening
When: Thursday, October 10th 3 - 5 PM
Where: HUB 327, the D Center!
Who: Available to all UW staff, faculty, and students
Accessibility information: Open captions and audio description will be available during the screening of the film and Zoom automated captions as well as CART captioning will be available during the introduction and optional community discussion afterwards. The D Center space includes height adaptable tables, adjustable lighting, mobile seating options, noise-cancellation headphones, earplugs, stim toys, tinted-lens glasses and a low-stimulation space. If you need any other accommodations in order to participate, please contact us as soon as possible.
You may also 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.