Film Screening on Oct 17 @ Rutgers

Invisible Impact; Disability on Climate Change's Frontline will have it's first public screening as part of Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers University

I'm excited to announce that my short documentary film will finally have its first public screening later this week. If you are in the New Brunswick area, I hope you can drop by to watch the film and stick around for the panel discussion on how climate change affects people with the disability in the Garden State. And please, tell anyone you know who might be interested in attending.

October 17. 4-6pm 

Civic Square Building, Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum

Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey 

People with disabilities face new threats from climate change driven disasters. They are more likely to lose assistive devices or medication, become disconnected from support networks and be left behind during an emergency. Coastal South Asia's disability community is at particular risk as global warming contributes to sea level rise, more intense storms, heat waves and floods. A new short film by New Jersey-based journalist Jason Strother explores these concerns throughout the region. Join us on October 17 for a screening of Invisible Impact; Disability on Climate Change’s Frontline followed by a panel discussion with experts who will discuss the implications of the film for the NJ metro area in terms of climate policy, disaster preparedness and emergency operations and how the urban planning and public health professions can facilitate life-saving improvements in these areas. Learn more about Invisible Impact at www.lens15.com/impact.  

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And watch the trailer: