What disabilities are presented in the movie
For this activity, you will choose one of the movies listed below. You must watch the movie of your choosing, then write a response to each of the questions below. You must also write a one paragraph response to summarize the movie.
What disabilities are presented in the movie? Please give a brief overview of the disabling condition(s) and some background on the condition’s etiology, prognosis, and treatment.
What challenges do the characters with disabilities face in your movie? Challenges may include physical mobility, communication with others, interpersonal relationships, self awareness, etc.
How does the person with disabilities affect other characters in the movie?
How does the person with disabilities transform others in the movie to support the movie’s theme/main idea?
What challenges would a teacher face in dealing with the character(s) who has disabilities in your movie (you may need to use your imagination to place the person in a 6-12 classroom setting)? What types of support services would be beneficial?
How did viewing this movie affect your perception of persons with disabilities?
Please choose from one of the movies below. If you have a movie in mind that is not listed, please email me to get approval before completing the assignment on that movie.
I am Sam
Girl Interrupted
Forrest Gump
The Elephant Man
Benny and June
A Beautiful Mind
As Good as It Gets
Me, Myself and Irene
One Flew Over the Cukoo’s Nest
The Other Sister
Rain Man
Scent of a Woman
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
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