My Disability Roadmap | An Emmy-Winning Op-Doc - Summary

Summary

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Samuel Habib is a 20-year-old college student with cerebral palsy who wants to learn how to be an adult with a disability. He meets various mentors who share their experiences and advice on topics such as education, work, relationships, sex, and advocacy. He also undergoes a deep brain stimulation surgery that reduces his involuntary movements. He faces challenges and discrimination, but he also has fun and pride in his identity and community. He documents his journey in a film project with his dad. He hopes to find a girlfriend someday.

Facts

1. Samuel Habib is a sophomore and a speed freak who enjoys going on adventures.
2. He attended a prom with his friend Anita, despite having a seizure beforehand.
3. Samuel is currently in his third year at a local community college.
4. He has set up a profile on Bumble and Hinge, but finds it difficult to meet new people due to his inability to drive in his friends' cars or get into their houses.
5. Samuel aspires to get married and maybe have kids, but he needs to figure out how to do all the things he wants to do.
6. His family and close friends do not have disabilities and do not understand what it's like to have a disability.
7. Samuel has cerebral palsy, which affects his brain's communication with his muscles differently than most people.
8. He has an older brother named Isaiah who lives in Flagstaff, Ariz.
9. Samuel has had sex and is interested in discussing relationships and sexuality.
10. He has been mentored by Keith Jones and Maysoon Zayid.
11. Maysoon Zayid uses comedy to challenge ableist culture.
12. Samuel's extended family accepts and understands him, and they have high expectations for him.
13. He has taken deep brain stimulation surgery to manage his uncontrollable movements, which he refers to as "the wiggles".
14. Samuel is inspired by the idea of the "dignity of risk", and he believes in taking risks to live an adventurous and full life.
15. He aspires to move away from home someday.
16. Samuel is interested in advocating for disability rights and is learning to become a better advocate.
17. He has met with Vice President Biden and Senator Warren to discuss disability rights and inclusive education.
18. Samuel believes that disabled people need to tell their own stories and that they should not be segregated.
19. Despite facing new challenges with his disability, Samuel maintains a positive outlook on life and values his good life.
20. He views himself as part of a strong disability community and aspires to pave the way for others.
21. Samuel is currently looking for a girlfriend.