In A Different Key: Autism Documentary Discussion
Mississippi, Hopkins, History and Hope - Hybrid discussion
Friday, April 28, 2023 · 12 - 1 PM
A few notes about this upcoming event via the Office of Accessibility & Disability Services ("ADS"). We
encourage you to please rsvp on the ADS event site, link listed below.
The
film is available to watch for free via the PBS link (https://www.pbs.org/show/different-key/), and the
event is for film and topic discussion ideally after individuals have
viewed it.
Synopsis: In
A Different Key: A mother tracks down the first person ever diagnosed
with autism, now an elderly man living in rural Mississippi, to learn if
his life story holds promise for her own autistic son. Her journey
exposes a startline record of cruelty and kindness alike, framed by
forces like race, money, and privilege - but leads to hope that more
communities are learning to have the backs of people on the spectrum.
If
you've seen this wide-ranging documentary with the diverse lived
experiences of people with Autism and their families, communities, and
researchers - Join the discussion! Sponsored
by Accessibility & Disability Services, Student Disability Services
and Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society.
We offer this session to continue our honoring of April as Autism Acceptance month.