Wakefield Intelligent Lives Screening And Panel Discussion

Wakefield MA

20 March, 2022

2:39 PM

Description

Press release from the Town of Wakefield: March 16, 2022 - 12:11pm The Wakefield Commission on Disabilities will be hosting a screening of an inspiring documentary, Intelligent Lives, on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School. Created by award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib, the film 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. Intelligent Lives challenges what it means to be intelligent, and points to a future in which people of all abilities can fully participate in higher education, meaningful employment, and intimate relationships. A panel discussion focusing on the employment of individuals with disabilities will follow the screening. Registration for the event is encouraged. RSVP today! This press release was produced by the Town of Wakefield.The views expressed here are the author's own.