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Award winning filmmaker Jennifer Tennican presents Hearts of Glass
Cutting-edge food production meets social good in an ambitious experiment to provide year-round produce to a mountain town, while providing meaningful, inclusive employment for community members with disabilities.
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“The virtual event allowed us to successfully engage a variety of networks including our disability-focused ERG and the broader Rochester community.“
“It was the event of the semester! It allowed us to collaborate with colleagues in other schools on a joint event and to view and discuss the film from multiple angles.”
“I can’t choose one audience for the film because I wish everyone would see it.”
“The screening and discussion provided insights into the business and the issues at the heart of the film – inclusion, innovation and impact. It inspired us all to think outside the box.“
“Provides an opportunity for viewers to consider the importance of high expectations for individuals with significant disabilities and the power of community connections to foster and support meaningful employment.”
“Captivating and inspiring.”
“A powerful reminder of how our communities are made better when all members are included.”
“The highlight of our National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration — it inspired us to step up our game and dream big!“
“The programming created a spark to shift our culture towards inclusion.“
“An opportunity for viewers to consider the power of community connections to foster and support meaningful employment.”
“A fantastic mash-up of agriculture and disability rights documentary. I’m excited about the conversations this film with spark about inclusion.”
“An inspiring example of the value and contributions that people with disabilities bring to the workplace and the transformation that occurs in people’s lives when they are fully integrated as contributing members of the community.”
“A refreshing example of a social enterprise that leverages community buyin as a way to showcase and promote diverse talent.”
“A big source of creative inspiration from a small town in Wyoming…a story of employment possibilities for community members with developmental and other disabilities.”
“A living breathing glimpse of the future.”
“A compelling and timely story that enhances the Wyoming narrative and promotes engaged and inclusive communities.”
“The film is a breath of fresh air – inspiring, heartwarming and joyful.”
“A story that pushes beyond the boundaries of what most have been exposed to in terms of innovative employment and community inclusion.”
“The film beautifully demonstrates that integrated employment with competitive wages for people with disabilities is a win for us all.”
“A moving journey through innovative food production, entrepreneurship and inclusion.”
“Amazing — an important movie that truly shows the value and loyalty this diverse group brings to the table!”
“Brings hope and new ideas to families that employment and independence with the support of the community is possible!”
“A moving story of one community’s journey touching on food innovation, entrepreneurship and inclusion.”
“Terrific programming that Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services used as a springboard to highlight our work AND that of a Montana employer who is championing competitive integrated employment.”
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