Wheelchair Diaries at Boys & Girls Club

Reid Davenport, a 22-year-old with cerebral palsy, will present his documentary Wheelchair Diaries: One Step Up at the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield on Thursday, March 28 at 7 p.m.

He will also debut his motivational lecture, Everyone Has a High School Story, immediately following the film. The event is free and open to the public.

Reid exemplifies courage and determination and his film highlights the importance of inclusion and acceptance, all of which we emphasize with the youth at the club, said Julia Hadlock, the club executive director.

Mr. Davenport graduated from George Washington University with a bachelors degree in journalism and mass communications in May 2012. His disability and journalistic career collided unexpectedly as a junior in college when he was discouraged from studying abroad in Italy because of the lack of accessibility. He decided to go to Europe anyway and document his journey.

Along with his experiences, the movie features three people with disabilities living in Europe. Their stories challenge the status quo of both European and societys treatment of people with disability.

The accessibility and social norms with regards to physical accessibility are completely different in Europe, Davenport said. But the desire for people with disabilities to be included in society transcends all borders.

After the 30 minute movie, he will talk about his experiences as a high school and college student in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion.

The documentary is currently on the 2013 Film Festival circuit. More information on the movie and Davenports outreach efforts can be found at wheelchairdiaries.com.

For more information on this public event please contact Jess Murphy, program coordinator at jmurphy@bgcridgefield.org or at the club, 203-438-8821, ext. 14.

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Wheelchair Diaries at Boys & Girls Club