Free Movie on July 23

To highlight July as Americans with Disabilities Awareness Month and note the 18^th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26^th) the Prairie Independent Living Resource Center along with the Hutchinson Public Library and the Hutchinson/Reno Arts and Humanities Council will sponsor a free showing of the theatrical film “Music Within” to be followed by a panel discussion concerning issues addressed by the ADA.

“Music Within” is the true story of Richard Pimmental who in his career played a key role in the creation and passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. After losing his hearing due to his military experience in Vietnam Pimmental returns home to deal with his own frustrations and doubts as well as trying to overcome the obstacles that existed due to the lack of acceptance and understanding of the disabled by society. The determined veteran makes it his mission to prove that he can achieve the goals he has set for himself. Through his journey he learns that for the community and for individuals to achieve their full potential, both societies’ perception of the disabled and their perception of themselves need to be altered. This movie is rated R.

“Music Within” will be shown free of charge on Wednesday, July 23^{rd, at} 6:30pm, in the auditorium of the Hutchinson Public Library. For more information call Annette Smith at 620/663-5441 #132 or Mark Rassette, 620/662-1280, e-mail, hrah@cox.net.  

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