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Robin Borakove, "Angels Among Us”
...the ability to communicate professionally, her triumph led her to where she is today. Robin chronicles the extraordinary experience through her documentary, My Metamorphosis: A Journey to Neurofeedback and pEMF. Robin is a triumphant example of the power of positive attitude. The support of her family,...
Global Insights > Culture
The Wizard of Oz 75th Anniversary
The Wizard of Oz celebrates 75 years with intriguing facts, a making-of documentary, and HD & 3D re-releases for home viewing.
News > Lifestyle
Love, Marilyn on HBO
...died when she was 36, of an apparent suicide. Love, Marilyn is a unique documentary about Marilyn mostly in her own words from documents and audio tapes that...Adrien Brody, F. Murray Abraham, Jeremy Piven, and many more. In this documentary, which consists of commentary, journal readings, and audio and video clips,...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Film Raises Dyslexia Awareness at Sundance
A documentary directed by James Redford (son of Robert Redford) uses animation and live interviews to explore the complex world faced by those who have dyslexia....
News > Advocacy
Amazing Race Host Bikes across U.S. for MS
...dressed and proper host for 20 seasons of CBS's The Amazing Race. On February 18, audiences will see him in a different role: as the subject of a new documentary, The Ride, which follows Keoghan as he bikes across America with a team of four other people. Keoghan set out with the goal of raising $1 million...
News > Advocacy
Kate Winslet, a Hat, and Autism Awareness
It all started with a documentary from Iceland called A Mother's Courage: Talking Back to Autism. The film...actress. It changed her. "I . . . knew I couldn't just lend my voice to this documentary and go home," she says in an interview with Ladies' Home Journal. Winslet...
Lifestyle > Independence
June Cleaver I am Not
...shows that set my expectations for my own future as a parent. Instead, my parenting experience has been more like some sort of anthropological documentary showing never-before seen footage of some illusive new species. Playing the role of "Mom" has meant leading my family of not-so-typical beasties...
Social Engagement > Discrimination
The “Othering” of Autism
...actually getting to see the movie. But on this weekend's movie trip, the pre-movie advertising proved to be infuriating. Before a trailer for the documentary "Bully" was an advertisement for "autism awareness." I was excited because finally, awareness campaigns are being placed in front of the general...
News > Advocacy
Medicaid Work Rules Are Forcing States to Rebuild Their Systems. Here's What Disability Families Should Know Before Coverage Terminations Begin.
...hours, or other qualifying activities. The CMS final rules, published June 1, changed the terms of that work. Most significantly, they tightened the documentation requirements for the "medically frail" exemption. Under the new standard, states must assess "the severity of an individual's condition" rather...
Legal > Housing
Section 8 Voucher Priority for People with Disabilities
...disability priority to some applicants but denies it to others with similar documentation isn't exercising discretion. It's violating federal law. Most families...what federal regulations say about Section 8 disability priority, what documentation housing authorities can legally demand, and what to do when your application...
Legal > Government Benefits
What to Do If Your Child's Disability Benefits Are Denied
...months or years without benefits. If you're close to the deadline and still gathering information, file the appeal anyway. You can submit additional documentation later. The Four Levels of Appeal. The Social Security appeals process has four stages. Most cases do not reach the final level, but understanding...
Legal > Government Benefits
Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists: How to Join and What to Expect
...reach the front. Most families wait too long to apply, assuming full documentation is required first. No documentation is required to join the waitlist....too long to apply, assuming full documentation is required first. No documentation is required to join the waitlist. What Medicaid Waivers Cover. Medicaid...