Building a Great Life
When
Approximate running time: 3 hours
Venue
Event Notes
Please join us for a screening of the documentary "Building a Great Life" followed by a facilitated discussion at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut. The one-hour documentary explores how the notion of closing state institutions in favor of community living for persons with intellectual disabilities is both a moral and fiscal debate.
5:30 PM - Theatre opens; finger foods, beverages (coffee, tea, water)
6:00PM - Brief Introductions by Walter Glomb,
Director of the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities
6:05 PM - Documentary Showing
7:05 - Break
7:15 PM - Facilitated Discussion
8:30 PM - Close
Free Admission
RSVP by October 11, 2018
Attendance limited to 250 people
The event is hosted by LARC, UCONN University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Disability Rights Connecticut, and the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities.
The documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion.
Light refreshments will be served prior to the showing.