Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Digital Story

Jimi and Mary Able's Journey

This story is designed to highlight various instances in United States history relating to the disability movement. The main character in the story, Jimi Able, was born in 1938, the same year President Roosevelt established the March of Dimes. The story follows the Able family and outlines historic moments that have improved the quality of life for many people. Jimi’s mother and father go through many changes throughout the story.
In the end, they realize having a child with a disability can be a very normal experience, especially with the help of a society that treats all people as important individuals.

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