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Al Sigl, WXXI partner on week of ‘Dialogue on Disability’
Al Sigl, WXXI partner on week of ‘Dialogue on Disability’
Al Sigl Community of Agencies will partner with WXXI Public Broadcasting System to offer a series on breaking the stereotypes of individuals with disabilities.
The weeklong broadcast, “Dialogue on Disability: The Herman & Margaret Schwartz Community Series,” will run on WXXI TV, radio and at the Little Theatre from Jan. 14 through Jan. 20 and will encourage community discussion about the perspectives and abilities of people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
WXXI and Al Sigl also will host a listening session of the award-winning podcast “Exited” on Jan. 14 at Al Sigl’s Golisano campus on Elmwood Avenue. “Exited” shares the journey of eight young people with disabilities as they transition into adulthood.
WXXI and Al Sigl also will present a free screening of “Perfectly Normal for Me” on Jan. 15 at the Little. The documentary follows four kids who strive for acceptance in a world that is indifferent to them. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Catherine Tambini, via Skype.
Al Sigl and WXXI have worked together since 2003 to help break the ingrained stereotypes about individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The partnership is supported by the Golisano Foundation and Move to Include, a project designed to build a more inclusive community by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life.
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