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Updates and Opportunities from Including Samuel

October 21, 2009 BY Molly Murphy

Some exciting things have been happening with the Including Samuel campaign this month – Disability Awareness Month – from broadcast dates to cutting-edge articles, research, curriculum, essays and more on inclusion.

There are two NEW Including Samuel Screening Toolkits, one for adults and one for teens (right). The Toolkits provide all the information you need to host your own Including Samuel screening event. Toolkits contain discussion questions, actions for inclusion, a suggested agenda and much more! The Teen toolkit features a letter from Isaiah, Samuel’s older brother.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Download a Toolkit.
2. Find a broadcast or buy the DVD.
3. Have a movie party or event!

Also, if you are between the ages of 12-21 and you host an Including Samuel Movie Party, you may win a trip to the National Youth Inclusion Summit in Washington DC. Visit http://www.includingsamuel.com to find our more on how to become eligible.

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