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Film and Conversation: Fighting for our Lives – ALS

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 | 6:00 PM | Cuyahoga County Library Parma-Snow Branch
Free
Access for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Access for service animals
Open Captioning (OC)
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Seating

In October we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Join us for an evening of film and conversation.      Cuyahoga County Public Library and Reelabilities Film Festival: Cleveland & Akron will be hosting a film called “No Ordinary Campaign” which will be followed by a community talk out. All events are free and open to the public.

6pm Doors open
6:10pm Opening remarks and film
Followed by Q&A with  a representative from ALS Northern Ohio Chapter.

Film Summary: White House power couple Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya found their world upended by Brian’s diagnosis of ALS at 37, on the same day they brought their second daughter home from the hospital. In the face of a brutal disease that threatens to take everything from them, Brian and Sandra embark on a journey to reclaim their future and make a difference for millions seeking a voice in a broken healthcare system.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot next to the main entrance.

Accommodations: If accommodations are required to participate in the evening, please contact RFF: Cleveland & Akron at:

Email: [email protected]

Text/Voice: 330.990.3046

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