Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

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thanks to everyone that's been so helpful. much appreciated!

 

Ann

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From: teteme55 <teteme@...>

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Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 2:43:38 PM

Subject: Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

 

Just off the top of my head, in addition to the others mentioned: " Sam I Am " and

" Mercury Rising " (MR, filmed in Chicago about ten? years ago--car chases--they

closed down the Kennedy to film that--and a friend of mine's son, , was a

'consultant' -notice the child actor playing a kid with autism, circling stuff

on the sports page?--that' s in a nutshell!). There is also another

autism-centered one--the name escapes me--something about a house of cards.

There was a new one about an Aspie that came out this summer--can' t remember

the name.

Marie

>

> Previously someone posted a movie list that I cannot find now. My son

responded very positively to watching some of these movies. I can't find it now

and wonder if it could be posted again. I'd be most appreciative. It's been a

wonderful way to start talking/understandi ng about his diagnosis. His high

school teacher is interested now too. Much thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

I will add these websites to the links page on IPADDU.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

RE: movie list with characters that have a disability

Here's a couple of interesting websites:

http://www.amazon.com/Movies-about-People-With-Disabilities/lm/11LFXYLRSRZZJ

http://www.disabilityfilms.co.uk/

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I will add these websites to the links page on IPADDU.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

RE: movie list with characters that have a disability

Here's a couple of interesting websites:

http://www.amazon.com/Movies-about-People-With-Disabilities/lm/11LFXYLRSRZZJ

http://www.disabilityfilms.co.uk/

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My husband has been telling me that one of the PSW's at 's house

claims that loves " Dumb and Dumber " . I've never seen it. Mike says it

a bad comedy about a couple of people scamming a special ed class. Do you

think likes it because it's about a special ed class or because ALL

MEN like bad slapstick comedy?

Something to ponder as yet another week wraps up.

This weekend we are having a hot dog roast for , his housemates, and

all the folks who receive services from Trinity in Peoria. We've called a

rain date for tonight and now it's scheduled for Sunday. The guys don't want

to come tomorrow because they want to greet Trick or Treaters. Pray for a

break in the rain. The wood is currently stored in the garage.

And waxing on.. The colors here have been the best EVER! Someone said it's

because of all the rain.

Charlotte

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Behalf Of Ann

Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 3:19 PM

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Subject: Re: Re: movie list with characters that have a

disability

My son loved Forrest Gump! The one that comes to mind from the list is

" Killer Diller " that my son keeps requesting from Blockbuster. " killer

diller " is what the main character said if he really loved something. He

especially loved the tantrums showing the main character out of control and

that eating tomatoes was the only thing to calm him down.

Ann

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From: SH <Suhofherraol (DOT) <mailto:Suhofherr%40aol.com> com>

IPADDUnite@gro <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> ups.com

Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 2:42:25 PM

Subject: Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

Forest Gump!

>

> Well, I ran upstairs to our media cabinet and found " Riding the Bus with

My

> Sister " , " Mr. Holland's Opus " , and " The Other Sister " . Of course, there's

> also " Rain Man " . And those are just a few I can think of in five minutes.

>

>

>

> I've always loved " Cannery Row " with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It's

from

> 1982. I remember because that was the year I met my husband and I was

newly

> " in love " :-). You may to reach with that movie but it definitely about

lots

> of people with different challenges.

>

>

>

> Stretching it a bit and depending on the message the teacher is working to

> convey that day, I've always thought loved Disney movies where the

> main character became " real " and got to talk. which he can't do . like

> Pinocchio.

>

>

>

> Charlotte

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: IPADDUnite@gro ups.com [mailto:IPADDUnite@gro ups.com] On

> Behalf Of mom4art50

> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:06 AM

> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com

> Subject: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

>

>

>

>

> Previously someone posted a movie list that I cannot find now. My son

> responded very positively to watching some of these movies. I can't find

it

> now and wonder if it could be posted again. I'd be most appreciative. It's

> been a wonderful way to start talking/understandi ng about his diagnosis.

His

> high school teacher is interested now too. Much thanks!

>

>

>

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> 02:52:00

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>

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>

>

[Guest guest]

My husband has been telling me that one of the PSW's at 's house

claims that loves " Dumb and Dumber " . I've never seen it. Mike says it

a bad comedy about a couple of people scamming a special ed class. Do you

think likes it because it's about a special ed class or because ALL

MEN like bad slapstick comedy?

Something to ponder as yet another week wraps up.

This weekend we are having a hot dog roast for , his housemates, and

all the folks who receive services from Trinity in Peoria. We've called a

rain date for tonight and now it's scheduled for Sunday. The guys don't want

to come tomorrow because they want to greet Trick or Treaters. Pray for a

break in the rain. The wood is currently stored in the garage.

And waxing on.. The colors here have been the best EVER! Someone said it's

because of all the rain.

Charlotte

_____

From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On

Behalf Of Ann

Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 3:19 PM

IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Re: movie list with characters that have a

disability

My son loved Forrest Gump! The one that comes to mind from the list is

" Killer Diller " that my son keeps requesting from Blockbuster. " killer

diller " is what the main character said if he really loved something. He

especially loved the tantrums showing the main character out of control and

that eating tomatoes was the only thing to calm him down.

Ann

________________________________

From: SH <Suhofherraol (DOT) <mailto:Suhofherr%40aol.com> com>

IPADDUnite@gro <mailto:IPADDUnite%40> ups.com

Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 2:42:25 PM

Subject: Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

Forest Gump!

>

> Well, I ran upstairs to our media cabinet and found " Riding the Bus with

My

> Sister " , " Mr. Holland's Opus " , and " The Other Sister " . Of course, there's

> also " Rain Man " . And those are just a few I can think of in five minutes.

>

>

>

> I've always loved " Cannery Row " with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It's

from

> 1982. I remember because that was the year I met my husband and I was

newly

> " in love " :-). You may to reach with that movie but it definitely about

lots

> of people with different challenges.

>

>

>

> Stretching it a bit and depending on the message the teacher is working to

> convey that day, I've always thought loved Disney movies where the

> main character became " real " and got to talk. which he can't do . like

> Pinocchio.

>

>

>

> Charlotte

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: IPADDUnite@gro ups.com [mailto:IPADDUnite@gro ups.com] On

> Behalf Of mom4art50

> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:06 AM

> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com

> Subject: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

>

>

>

>

> Previously someone posted a movie list that I cannot find now. My son

> responded very positively to watching some of these movies. I can't find

it

> now and wonder if it could be posted again. I'd be most appreciative. It's

> been a wonderful way to start talking/understandi ng about his diagnosis.

His

> high school teacher is interested now too. Much thanks!

>

>

>

> No virus found in this incoming message.

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> 02:52:00

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>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just thought of another great movie...

It definitely has Gilbert Grape in the title...might be What's the Matter with

Gilbert Grape...

It was outstanding...featured an individual with autism.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

Radio is one of my favortie movies about how a person with a dis changes

lives. We thought Ringer was a good movie, although some thought it made

fun of people with dis it was the exact opposide. What I loved about

Ringer, people with dis played/performed in the movie.

[Guest guest]

Just thought of another great movie...

It definitely has Gilbert Grape in the title...might be What's the Matter with

Gilbert Grape...

It was outstanding...featured an individual with autism.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

Radio is one of my favortie movies about how a person with a dis changes

lives. We thought Ringer was a good movie, although some thought it made

fun of people with dis it was the exact opposide. What I loved about

Ringer, people with dis played/performed in the movie.

[Guest guest]

The Miracle Worker.

>

> thanks so much!!

>  

> Ann

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Charlotte Cronin <fsn@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 11:56:41 AM

> Subject: RE: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

>  

> Well, I ran upstairs to our media cabinet and found " Riding the Bus with My

> Sister " , " Mr. Holland's Opus " , and " The Other Sister " . Of course, there's

> also " Rain Man " . And those are just a few I can think of in five minutes.

>

> I've always loved " Cannery Row " with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It's from

> 1982. I remember because that was the year I met my husband and I was newly

> " in love " :-). You may to reach with that movie but it definitely about lots

> of people with different challenges.

>

> Stretching it a bit and depending on the message the teacher is working to

> convey that day, I've always thought loved Disney movies where the

> main character became " real " and got to talk. which he can't do . like

> Pinocchio.

>

> Charlotte

>

> _____

>

> From: IPADDUnite@gro ups.com [mailto:IPADDUnite@gro ups.com] On

> Behalf Of mom4art50

> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:06 AM

> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com

> Subject: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

> Previously someone posted a movie list that I cannot find now. My son

> responded very positively to watching some of these movies. I can't find it

> now and wonder if it could be posted again. I'd be most appreciative. It's

> been a wonderful way to start talking/understandi ng about his diagnosis. His

> high school teacher is interested now too. Much thanks!

>

> No virus found in this incoming message.

> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

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> 02:52:00

>

>

[Guest guest]

The Miracle Worker.

>

> thanks so much!!

>  

> Ann

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Charlotte Cronin <fsn@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Sent: Fri, October 30, 2009 11:56:41 AM

> Subject: RE: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

>  

> Well, I ran upstairs to our media cabinet and found " Riding the Bus with My

> Sister " , " Mr. Holland's Opus " , and " The Other Sister " . Of course, there's

> also " Rain Man " . And those are just a few I can think of in five minutes.

>

> I've always loved " Cannery Row " with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It's from

> 1982. I remember because that was the year I met my husband and I was newly

> " in love " :-). You may to reach with that movie but it definitely about lots

> of people with different challenges.

>

> Stretching it a bit and depending on the message the teacher is working to

> convey that day, I've always thought loved Disney movies where the

> main character became " real " and got to talk. which he can't do . like

> Pinocchio.

>

> Charlotte

>

> _____

>

> From: IPADDUnite@gro ups.com [mailto:IPADDUnite@gro ups.com] On

> Behalf Of mom4art50

> Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:06 AM

> IPADDUnite@gro ups.com

> Subject: movie list with characters that have a disability

>

> Previously someone posted a movie list that I cannot find now. My son

> responded very positively to watching some of these movies. I can't find it

> now and wonder if it could be posted again. I'd be most appreciative. It's

> been a wonderful way to start talking/understandi ng about his diagnosis. His

> high school teacher is interested now too. Much thanks!

>

> No virus found in this incoming message.

> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

> Version: 9.0.698 / Virus Database: 270.14.39/2469 - Release Date: 10/30/09

> 02:52:00

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just signed on to my computer and was going to suggest " The Miracle Worker " as

well but the interesting thing is, my Home Page had news of a controversy about

the new version--they want to cast Abigail Bresslin as Helen Keller and the

disability community wants them cast a real hearing and visually challenged

actress. See, we're always topical here!

Marie

>

>

> The Miracle Worker.

[Guest guest]

I just signed on to my computer and was going to suggest " The Miracle Worker " as

well but the interesting thing is, my Home Page had news of a controversy about

the new version--they want to cast Abigail Bresslin as Helen Keller and the

disability community wants them cast a real hearing and visually challenged

actress. See, we're always topical here!

Marie

>

>

> The Miracle Worker.

[Guest guest]

Good Topic.

When these films are are available at the library I try to check them ouout.

Keep them circulating.

Radio

Finding Nemo

I Am Sam

Benny & Joon

Motzart & the Whale

There's Something About

The other Sister

The Mighty

As Good As it Gets

Lars and The Real Girl

Harvey

A Beautiful Mind

My Left Foot

Look for " Adam " when it comes out.

Enjoy Watching

RA

> >

> >

> > The Miracle Worker.

>

[Guest guest]

Good Topic.

When these films are are available at the library I try to check them ouout.

Keep them circulating.

Radio

Finding Nemo

I Am Sam

Benny & Joon

Motzart & the Whale

There's Something About

The other Sister

The Mighty

As Good As it Gets

Lars and The Real Girl

Harvey

A Beautiful Mind

My Left Foot

Look for " Adam " when it comes out.

Enjoy Watching

RA

> >

> >

> > The Miracle Worker.

>

[Guest guest]

I watched the movie Mozart and the Whale with my Autistic Aspergers son- he is

the boy in the movie. I look forward to the day he is able to live independantly

- to give him such a feeling of personal confidence accomplishment.

> > >

> > >

> > > The Miracle Worker.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I watched the movie Mozart and the Whale with my Autistic Aspergers son- he is

the boy in the movie. I look forward to the day he is able to live independantly

- to give him such a feeling of personal confidence accomplishment.

> > >

> > >

> > > The Miracle Worker.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Awesome! Did you get any feedback from your son?

 

Ann

________________________________

From: sunshine052701 <sunshine052701@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Sat, October 31, 2009 12:18:06 PM

Subject: Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

 

I watched the movie Mozart and the Whale with my Autistic Aspergers son- he is

the boy in the movie. I look forward to the day he is able to live independantly

- to give him such a feeling of personal confidence accomplishment.

> > >

> > >

> > > The Miracle Worker.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Awesome! Did you get any feedback from your son?

 

Ann

________________________________

From: sunshine052701 <sunshine052701@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Sat, October 31, 2009 12:18:06 PM

Subject: Re: movie list with characters that have a disability

 

I watched the movie Mozart and the Whale with my Autistic Aspergers son- he is

the boy in the movie. I look forward to the day he is able to live independantly

- to give him such a feeling of personal confidence accomplishment.

> > >

> > >

> > > The Miracle Worker.

> >

>