Rising Phoenix Screening

All are welcome to join a free documentary screening of Rising Phoenix in honor of Disability Pride Month!

Rising Phoenix is a must-see. It follows nine Paralympians in the run-up to the Paralympics in Rio in 2016 and stars Tatyana McFadden, Bebe Vio and Jonnie Peacock. The documentary shows the history of the Paralympic Games as well as the frustration felt by athletes and organisers that it is still viewed as lesser than the Olympic Games.

Disability Pride Month is a time to recognize the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. It affirms that disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity—not a deficit or condition to be fixed. More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability. This month calls on everyone to promote inclusion and ensure people with disabilities are accepted exactly as they are, without conditions. Learn more here: https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/