VSA Arts Presents a Film Screening: Including Samuel

A Documentary by Photojournalist Dan Habib

November 17, 2009 
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

NonProfit Center Community Room, Floor 1
89 South Street, Boston, MA

“Including Samuel is a must-see.” – Exceptional Parent Magazine

“Including Samuel is deeply personal. It deals not only with inclusion in school and the community but with the challenges of successfully including a child with severe disabilities in family life.” – Boston Globe

Please join NonProfit Center neighbor VSA arts for a screening of Including Samuel to be followed by discussion of the film.

New Hampshire photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel eight years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s film, Including Samuel, examines the social and educational inclusion of youth with disabilities.

The film documents the Habib family’s journey as they work to include Samuel in all facets of their lives, a journey that transforms all of them. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with dozens of teachers, young people, parents and disability rights experts.

This film is open captioned and ASL interpreters will be available. This is a scent-free event. Out of consideration for people with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity, please refrain from using perfume or other scented products.

Light refreshments will be served. This film screening is free and donations will be appreciated. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Call 617.350.7713 ext. 101, or email bsk@vsamass.org by Friday, November 13.