Picks of the Month – November 2008

Video Picks:

Dreams Coming True
This video chronicles the story of eleven individuals involved in their person-centered planning.  The stories are sad before their lives became their own. It is a good video, and dreams do come true.  It is good to give people hope.



Inside the Edge
This video tells the story of Jamie’s travels on the road to communication.  He explains how he learned to type with support though FC.  By typing the words, he learned to speak by listening to the words from his Lightwriter.  Being able to speak has opened the door to a more satisfying life for Jamie.  He thanks the support of his mother and others who believed in his worth as an intelligent person. It is an inspiring video.



King Gimp
This Academy Award winning documentary shows Dan Keplinger’s years from elementary school to college.  He found he cannot be held back, learned to express himself though his artwork, and moved out on his own.