Films with: Habib, Dan

Including Samuel

Examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with mental and physical disabilities. Describes the efforts of Dan Habib and his family to include son Samuel, 7, with cerebral palsy, in all facets of school and community. Also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with teachers, young people, parents, and disability rights experts.

DVD 9568

Intelligent lives

Intelligent Lives stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities -- Micah, Naieer, and Naomie -- who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college, and the workforce. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional personal story of his son Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the United States.

DVD 12999

Who cares about Kelsey?

Story of the transformation of a high school girl from a defiant and disruptive problem student to a motivated and self-confident young woman through her school's implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and a youth-directed planning process called RENEW (Rehabilitation for Empowerment, Natural supports, Education, and Work). Includes nine short documentaries that illustrate a wide range of educational issues and evidence-based practices.

DVD 9392