Documentary showing slated

As part of its "On Screen/In Person" series, The Arts at Millersville University, in collaboration with the Millersville University (MU) Learning Institute, will present a sneak peek of the documentary "The Ride Ahead" on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The showing will feature American Sign Language interpretation and audio description.

"The Ride Ahead" follows 21-year-old Samuel Habib, who wants to enter the adult world - including dating, leaving home, and going to college - but he drives a 350-pound wheelchair, uses a communication device, and can have a seizure at any moment. He receives guidance from disability activists.

A pre-show community panel discussion will begin at 6:15 p.m. It will feature Thomas Neuville, professor of special education at Millersville University; Jaclyn Nagle, executive director of the Disability Empowerment Center; Theo W. Braddy, executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL); and Marco Di Giulio, associate professor in the programs of Judaic studies and public health at Franklin & Marshall College.

After the showing, there will be a live question-and-answer session with the film's director, Dan Habib, as well as a prerecorded question-and-answer session with Samuel.

Tickets are free but required for entry. Tickets may be reserved by visiting www.artsmu.com, calling 717-871-7600, or visiting the Ware Center or the Student Memorial Center on MU's campus.

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