A film by: Hannah Engelson. Jonah Bascle was an unconventional mayoral candidate, even by New Orleans standards: artist, comedian, disability-rights activist. Born with muscular dystrophy, Jonah raced against mortality throughout his twenties. Combining humor, political action, and a sense of urgency, Jonah Stands Up challenges stereotypes associated with differently-abled individuals in New Orleans. Airs 11/2 at 11 p.m.; 11/3 at 3 a.m.; 11/3 at 10 a.m.; 11/3 at 6 p.m.
Daily Archives: October 31, 2019
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Joyce Drexler teaches how one quilt design makes many beautiful and very different quilts using creative theme fabrics. Print project fabric for special occasions and special people, then make fringe and trim with Karla Herrin.
Airs 11/2 at 10 p.m.; 11/3 at 2 a.m.; 11/3 at 9 a.m.; 11/3 at 2 p.m.
Soar explores the inspiring relationship between two sisters-both dancers: Kiera Brinkley, a quadruple amputee who lost her limbs at age two, and Uriah Boyd, who was born a month before her sister contracted pneumococcal sepsis. Featuring beautiful and moving dance sequences, the documentary celebrates the extraordinary ways that Kiera has learned to adapt-as a dancer, choreographer and medical assistant. It also reveals the deeply loving relationship between the sisters and how Uriah dedicated her life to helping Kiera adjust. Over the course of three and a half years, SOAR follows the lives of these two remarkable young women, capturing moments of revelation about themselves, and their frustrations with each other as they mature as individuals, dancers and sisters. Tension arises, though, when Uriah steps away, finally admitting her need to define herself as an individual. After a period of discord, a dance concert reunites them, rekindling their powerful bond. SOAR offers an intimate look at how dance helps these remarkable sisters to define themselves, together and separately, and the idea of what is possible. Airs 11/2 at 5 a.m.
This documentary profiles the determination of a profoundly deaf boy and his family, as he grows from an early, silent childhood to graduating from The Culinary Institute of America and becoming an award-winning chef at his own trend-setting restaurant. airs 11/21 at 8 p.m.
Disabilities Today is a positive, informative, resource for persons with disabilities, by providing current information regarding rehabilitation trends, technological advances, travel, recreation, and community based opportunities for persons or families with disabilities. It is estimated that 80% of American families will acquire some type of disability at some point in their lifetime.
- #2001 – airs 11/2 at 9:30 a.m. – Learn how NHL Coach, Darryl Sutter included his son with Down Syndrome into his professional life.
- #2002 – airs 11/9 at 9:30 a.m. – See how one woman competes in racing with the help of a special prosthesis.
- #2003 – airs 11/16 at 9:30 a.m. – Discover how adaptive technology is helping people find meaningful employment.
- #2004 – airs 11/23 at 9:30 a.m. – Discover how adaptive technology is helping people find meaningful employment.
- #2005 – airs 11/30 at 9:30 a.m. – Veterans are using new tools to combat PTSD.
Check out Nikki Grimes at the upcoming Children’s Book Festival held on November 2 at MCC in Henrietta.
(Click books above to link into SORA)
New York Times bestselling author Nikki Grimes is the recipient of the 2017 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, the 2016 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the much-honored books Garvey’s Choice, ALA Notable book What is Goodbye?, Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade, and Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin’s Notebook, Talkin’ About Bessie, Dark Sons, Words with Wings, and The Road to Paris. Creator of the popular Meet Danitra Brown, Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California.
Our overdrive account has 8 of her ebooks and 2 of her audiobooks. You can find 29 author interviews with her on TeachingBooks.net (contact Liesl for login information).