Cerebral Palsy

"Two of the country's most remarkable advocates for people with disabilities, Diana Braun, who has Down Syndrome, and Kathy Conour, who has cerebral palsy, met three decades ago and vowed to fight to live independent lives. Told in an intimate, verite style, the film is a story of a compelling, creative friendship, as Diana and Kathy model a grand experiment in independent living. "--New Day Films.

Children with cerebral palsy have unique and distinct wants and needs in the child care and educational environment. This program features Susie Rodde, who has cerebral palsy. Susie shares her world and explains what teachers can do to assist children with this disability, which enhances their learning environment. Susie has a disability, but she also leads a productive life. She is the Sensitivity Training, for a large transportation company, specializing in the transportation of children with disabilities. Her story is inspiring, but also educational for anyone working or educating children with cerebral palsy.

The king's miracle: From the moment King gimp, the documentary profiling Dan's life wins an Oscar, the miracle starts him on a new journey. His life is transformed and suddenly he is famous. The king's miracle, presents highlights of Dan's life for the next five years. He has a NY gallery, solo art shows, and travels throughout the country as a national speaker on arts and disabilities.

Explores the loving relationship between Warren Barrow and Cory Ann Rudy who both have cerebral palsy and were diagnosed with mild mental retardation as children. The film relates Warren and Cory's individual stories, testimony from Cory's family and Warren's closest caregivers, and how their love has developed. A moving portrayal of their commitment to each other and to living their lives with dignity and grace, it challenges common misconceived attitudes towards people with disabilities. With the love of the people around them, both exceeded everyone's expectations and today live their lives to the fullest.

Examines the relationship between people with disabilities and their aides. Focuses on Sweeney's unique view on how aides should be hired and directed as employees. Sweeney shows how one becomes friends with aides but also maintains the balance of a professional relationship.