Move to Include

Move to Include One Sheet

Move to Include is a partnership between WXXI and the Golisano Foundation designed to promote inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through programming and special events, WXXI and the Golisano Foundation look to build a more inclusive community by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life.

If you would like to learn more about this initiative or have questions, please contact Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, Move to Include Project Manager at sabbamonte@wxxi.org or 585-258-0361.

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Coming Up

Monday, September 25, 2023 - 10:30pm
After an attempt to end her life left her paralyzed, Emma Benoit uses her painful experience and ongoing recovery to help others find hope, while shining light on the ongoing youth suicide crisis.

On Demand and Ongoing

Watch On-Demand: Narrated by Academy-Award nominee Chris Cooper, this film follows three young adults with intellectual disabilities and how they navigate school, college and workforce.

Recently

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - 7:15pm
WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies present this film that takes an honest look at the lives of caregivers for children and adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities and/or who have complex medical needs.
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 3:00am
A coming of age story about Terrence, a 26-year-old African American man with high-functioning autism.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 9:00pm
This new three-part documentary series strips away the myths to reveal the real Frida – a passionate and brilliant artist living through extraordinary times.
Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 5:00pm
In this episode meet RIT alumni and furniture maker Wendy Maruyama, who shares her craft and the challenges related to her deafness and disability. 
Friday, September 1, 2023 - 4:00am
Life is full of joys and challenges for us all — but the experiences of individuals living with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is something that not everyone understands or appreciates. 
Monday, August 28, 2023 - 9:30pm
You can't win if you don't play. And playing can make all the difference.
Saturday, August 26, 2023 - 10:30am
Experience the 2023 Challenger Division Exhibition Game at the Little League World Series.
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 8:00pm
A nonspeaking young man dreams of autistic civil rights.
Friday, August 11, 2023 - 8:30pm
A rising star in progressive politics and new father, Ady Barkan’s life is upended when he is diagnosed with ALS. 
Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:00pm
A brutally frank and darkly humorous portrait of a family teetering on the brink, grappling with the daily demands of disability and in-home caregiving.

 

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