[Moveahead] PBS Disability Awareness Presentation

[Jo Caputo]

After a huge response at their recent Diversity conference, Dr. Lillie 
Howard of Wright State University recommended I let other Disability 
offices know about my film, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and The 
American Dream." The 1-hour film profiles 60-pound African American 
talk show host, Greg Smith, and is followed by a 30-minute Q&A and/or 
panel discussion with campus students with disabilities (optional is a 
keynote speech by Smith). Winner of the 2005 Audience Award from PBS 
Independent Lens (pbs.org/onaroll). Recommended by The New York Times, 
National Organization on Disability, Anti-Defamation League, and more.

Please contact me for more information about this powerful diversity 
awareness program.

Thank you,

Joanne Caputo, Director
247 Whitehall Drive
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-767-1515
beanyhead at woh.rr.com

Recent campus feedback:

"This event was truly one of the most moving and inspiring experiences 
I've had in my 16 years at the university. I've been teaching about 
"diversity" topics for many years, and this film demonstrates, in a 
uniquely compelling way, how race, gender, disability, and class issues
interact. Every university student, faculty and staff member must see 
this film!"
Kelli Zaytoun, PhD
Director, Women's Studies
Assistant Professor, English
Wright State University

"In my view, "On A Roll" provides for a superb educational experience. 
I am the chair of the American Sociological Society's annual 
meeting...and I will request a screening to inform its 7000 attendees 
about its usefulness, particularly in classrooms."
Steven Dandaneau, PhD
Director, University Honors Program
University of Dayton

"In my opinion, this film needs to be seen on every college campus. 
There seems to be a wider range of students now able to go to college 
and this has begun to broaden our vision that the world, indeed, needs 
all kinds of minds/bodies/personalities to thrive..."
Erin Salva, Director
Disability Services
Kenyon College

"Overwhelmingly well received by those who attended. I would encourage 
college students to see this film...a clear and concise view of how far 
we've come, but how far we have yet to go."
Jon Purple, Ph.D
Student Life Office
Cedarville University