"WRETCHES & JABBERERS"

In celebration of National Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Society
has partnered with AMC Theaters for a national theatrical showing

of this feature documentary

San Diego Showing: Mission Valley AMC Theaters Saturday, April 2 at 12pm

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WRETCHES & JABBERERS is a poignant narrative directed by Academy Award® winner

Gerardine Wurzburg that follows two men with autism, Tracy Thresher and Larry Bissonnette,

who embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability, intelligence and communication.

A sentimental story about personal struggle that rings with intelligence, humor, hope and courage,

WRETCHES & JABBERERS is about the life-sustaining power of relationships - the personal connections

that people make through communication.

"AMC's exclusive release of WRETCHES & JABBERERS speaks to people with autism in their lives

and raises the awareness of those not familiar with this condition," said Gerry Lopez, CEO and president

of AMC.

The movie is the latest documentary by Wurzburg who won the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary

Short Subject for her film EDUCATING PETER and was again nominated in 2005 for AUTISM IS A WORLD.

"We are thrilled to partner with AMC Theatres and the Autism Society and be part of the call to action

for the full inclusion of adults with autism in their communities," said Wurzburg.

"Tracy and Larry's journey allowed us to portray the global face of autism, and now audiences across the

United States will be able share in their story and better understand adults whose lives are

affected by autism."

This is a film not to be missed.

Purchase tickets now and plan to be there on April 2.

Purchase Tickets Now!

The tickets make a great gift for family, friends, teachers,

caregivers to show your appreciation and in celebration of autism awareness month.

Enter the date of April 2 for ticket purchase.

AMC Mission Valley Tickets

View the Trailer

Contact

phone: 858-715-0678

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Norman is only 2 days away!

Norman Kunc and Emma Van Der Klift will conduct two workshops titled “The Right to be Disabled” and “Baking a Cake in a Washing Machine” this Friday, March 4th, 2011 from 10:00 am - 2:30pm at the University of San Diego.

In a humorous, fast-paced, thought-provoking presentation, Norman Kunc (pronounced Koonz) and Emma Van Der Klift will use their own personal experiences to challenge the commonly held assumption that individuals with disabilities are deficient. They maintain, instead, that physical and mental disabilities reflect the diversity of the human community. A second workshop will examine many of the problems which seem endemic to human service agencies and suggest that they arise because we are trying to meet the needs of people within an organizational structure that was never intended to be used for people.

Kunc is a renowned speaker and has delivered keynote addresses on inclusive education and other disability rights issues throughout the world. Born with cerebral palsy, he attended a segregated school until grade seven. He was integrated into a regular high school and went on to university where he received a master’s degree in family therapy.

This event is supported by Life Works Supported Living Services, Networx Supported living Services, Creative Support Alternatives and University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Science-Autism Institute.

This event is $50 per person, accessible, and open to the public. We do accept payment at the door, however we strongly suggest you register today!