This is the inspiring and emotional story of what can happen when a disability community comes together to use their voice for change. Through following the Colorado state legislation, HB25-1017 (Community Integration Plan for Individuals with Disabilities), this documentary features the voices of local changemakers with disabilities and allies in leadership. With lived experiences at the front-and-center, this community will motivate you to be the change you want to see!
What you will gain from watching:
- Why government decisions matter to people with disabilities
- How the disability community shows up
- The challenges and inaccessibility of government access and disability representation
- How you can sustain your advocacy
Video is in English and offers English Closed Captioning and Spanish subtitles.
Thank you to those who made this video possible!
Featured Storytellers:
– Brent Belisle
– Brian Grewe, PhD
– Curtis Garrett
– Jack Johnson, JD
– Michael Neil, PhD
– Molly Kirkham
Also featured:
– Asher Bogdan, Waverly Bowser, Carson Covey
– Colorado State Representatives: Kyle Brown, Chad Clifford, Meg Froelich, Former Rep. David Ortiz, and Tammy Story
– Colorado State Senators: Judy Amabile and Dafna Michaelson Jenet
– Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera
Made Possible by our Sponsors:
Developmental Pathways, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, and The Arc of Aurora
Special thanks to:
Atlantis Community Inc., Disability Law Colorado, The Arc – Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties
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