A group of people with disabilities treks across the Andes, battling for their human rights.
La Lucha
In Bolivia, activists with disabilities risked everything for dignity. When pleas for a pension were ignored, they united in protest - trekking across the Andes in their wheelchairs. An inspiring journey followed, facing off against a government determined to silence them and a society indifferent to their struggle. But through cold, hunger, and vitriol, their resilience proved unstoppable.
DisAbility Stories
From an Olympic ski jumper who overcomes a life-changing accident to young students with physical differences coming together to perform a dance recital, the inspiring stories in our DisAbilities film collection celebrate the achievements of people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Meet artists, caregivers, advocates and more sharing their stories of success and contributions to their communities that prove that nothing can limit our hopes and dreams.
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A filmmaker's journey of how the deterioration of his vision will impact his life & work.
Mishaps in life are perhaps the ones we remember most vividly.
Once a “profoundly disabled” kid, DEEJ is now a college student standing up for his peers.
What does it mean to be extraordinary? To embody the extraordinary is to defy the odds.
Three young adults with intellectual disabilities work toward inclusion and independence.
Challenging the limitations associated with disability.
Change isn't only forged by the mighty; the bold actions of individuals often spark it.
Illuminates the challenges & attachments formed between the elderly and home care workers.
The Currys welcome five international adoptees with special needs into their large family.
Paying tribute to our canine companions and their culinary namesakes. Hosted by Mike Tow.
A young New Orleans rabble-rouser faces his mortality through comedy and advocacy.
In 2014, Gene Connolly was diagnosed with ALS. Follow him in his final year as principal.
Life is full of opportunities to begin again.
A look at school through the eyes of teenage storytellers. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
The duality of right and wrong is something we all struggle with.
You can’t win if you don’t play. And playing can make all the difference.
Sometimes the odds are against us. But with effort and luck, they can sway in our favor.
Everyone has their own personal space...but sometimes, we have to share it.
From the heart of rural America, life in the country is simple...yet also complicated.
Storytelling coach Anna Willis-Collier shares her story about coming up against intolerance encountered by people with dyslexia.
When the pandemic created alternative work environments globally, employees with disabilities, especially those with invisible disabilities like mental health conditions, are now being more widely recognized and accommodated within the workforce.