unseen: Disability and Immigration in NH - Movie and Panel Discussion

Photo: Close up of Pedro, star of the movie, wearing sunglasses and event details.

Most people dream of a better future. Pedro, an aspiring social worker, is no different. But as a blind, undocumented immigrant, Pedro faces political restrictions to obtain his college degree, secure a job as a healthcare provider, and support his family. As he finally graduates, uncertainty looms over Pedro. What starts as a journey to provide mental health for his community ultimately transforms into Pedro’s path towards his own healing. Through experimental cinematography and sound, unseen reimagines a cinema accessible for blind/low vision audiences, while exploring the intersections of immigration, disability, and mental health.

Join us for a showing of the movie and panel discussion.

2.25 Category A CEs have been approved by NASW NH. Approval #4352 Please request CEUs on the ticket order form.

Panelists:

• Daniel Frye - Daniel Frye is a disability policy consultant, motivational speaker, professional coach, and certified mediator. Among other things, Daniel served as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, President Elect of the National Council of State Agencies for the Blind and worked for the Rehabilitation Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Education. From July 2019 to February 2023 he served as the Administrator of Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired, within the New Hampshire Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, NH. Department of Education. Daniel received his B.A. in History and Government at Erskine College and his J.D. from the University of Washington, School of Law.
• Clement Kigugu - Clement Kigugu is the Executive Director of Overcomers Refugee Service, a resource center for New Hampshire refugees and immigrants, particularly those in the greater Concord area. Overcomers provides ongoing practical support, education and cultural orientation through people who understand both the refugees’ language and culture of origin.
• Angela Mercado - Angela Mercado, a proud native of Ecuador, is the founder and Director of the Community Engagement Training Center in Nashua, NH. Angela has an Associate’s degree in Human Services and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently working on her Master’s degree in Counseling and volunteers with NAMI NH. Angela’s cultural roots and personal experiences contribute to her understanding of the nuanced challenges faced by diverse community members. Angela’s commitment to inclusivity and empowerment is reflected in her desire to create a positive and transformative impact on the lives of those she serves.
• Moderator: Devon Chaffee, Executive Director of the ACLU of New Hampshire - As the Executive Director of the ACLU of New Hampshire since 2012, Devon Chaffee has overseen the organization’s major growth in membership and success in protecting and defending civil rights in New Hampshire. Devon’s fight for civil liberties continues to be focused on deepening relationships with communities impacted by injustice and disparities and fighting to create a more equitable Granite State for all. She received her J.D. magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center where she was a Public Interest Law Scholar and received her B.A. from Hampshire College.

Video Linked Below: Movie Trailer

A limited number of free tickets are available. Email [email protected] to request a free ticket.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the difficulties in navigating higher education for students with disabilities.
• Discuss the prevalence of immigrants and refugees with disabilities in the United States.
• Describe specific challenges in the disability and immigrant/refugee communities in NH.

Image: Logos of Sponsoring Organizations Listed Below.

Disability Rights Center - NH, Granite State Independent Living, NH Council on Developmental Disabilities, NASW NH, National Federation of the Blind of New Hampshire, Open Democracy, American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire, NH Council of Churches, Strategies for Disability Equity, Welcoming NH, 4 Rivers Church, NH Center for Justice and Equity, Granite State Organizing Project , NH Outright, Institute on Disability

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