SPELLERS - 4K Version
Hosted by Renee Chaffee - Inspire Speech & Language
In-person
When
Apr 29, 9:30 AM PDT
Where
Philip J. Cohen Theatre - Student Union at UNLV
4505 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89154
Price
Free Screening
SPELLERS
Doors open @ 9:00am, Movie will start at 9:30am.
26 Letters, endless possibilities!
Nonspeaking people spend their lives being misunderstood and underestimated, trapped in silence. Through Spelling to Communicate, the beautiful minds of nonspeaking people are being set free. You are invited to a private, in person screening of the life-changing film, Spellers. This documentary takes viewers inside the silent prison of nonspeakers, and their path to freedom through reliable communication. This film is a beacon of light in a world that has been dark for millions of nonspeaking people. It is finally their time to shine.
Immediately following the documentary, there will be a live Q&A. You won't want to miss this exciting event!
Event Participants
Renee Chaffee
SLP & S2C Practitioner
Valeri Tompkins
Spellers Method & S2C Practitioner
Lora Tompkins
SPELLER
About the film
Inspired by the book Underestimated, the new full-length documentary SPELLERS challenges conventional wisdom regarding a group relegated to society’s margins: nonspeakers with autism, who most “experts” believe are cognitively disabled. As the film opening asks, “What if we’ve been wrong…about every single one of them?” SPELLERS answers that question, in convincing fashion, through the stories of eight nonspeakers—Aydan, Evan, Sid, Maddie, Jamie, Vince, Cade, and Elizabeth—who all found their voice through the miraculous process of using a letterboard to communicate their thoughts and feelings. As Jamie explains, “we think, feel, and learn just like everyone else.”
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 23m
Released
2023
Director
Pat Notaro
Executive Producer
Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg, Dawnmarie Gaivin, Dana Johnson, Gail Tanner
Cast
Aydan Boden, Jamie Handley, Cade Larson, Vince Rinicella, Madison Hollman, Evan Tastor, Elizabeth Bonker, Sid Sarathy
About the space
The theatre in the student union is perfect for film screenings. Conveniently located on the first floor across from the restrooms. We have reserved the green room after the documentary for drinks and snacks. Doors will open at 9:00 am and the movie will start at 9:30 am. There is no food allowed in the theatre. It is 1 hour 23 minutes long with 30 minutes for questions and answers directly following. A parking lot specifically for visitors (Lot D) is located at the main entrance of the campus at Maryland Parkway and Harmon Avenue (in front of the Student Union). It can be accessed from Maryland Parkway. Parking is FREE. This is a must see event!!! Tickets are FREE!!! Donations will be kindly accepted! Zelle: renee@inspirespeechlv.com Please reserve your seat now since space is limited.
theater
Indoor Event
Wheelchair accessible
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