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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 employment for community members with disabilities.


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“Captivating and inspiring.”

Dr. Emily Monago, Chief Diversity Officer
University of Wyoming

“A compelling and timely story that enhances the Wyoming narrative and promotes engaged and inclusive communities.”

Shannon Smith, Executive Director
ThinkWY | Wyoming Humanities

“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.”

Dr. Robin Hansen, Director
Clinical Programs, UC Davis MIND Institute

“The film beautifully demonstrates that integrated employment with competitive wages for people with disabilities is a win for us all.”

Dr. Leonard Abbeduto, Director
UC Davis MIND Institute

“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.”

Chandra Hermanson, Administrator
Disability Employment and Transitions Vocational Rehabilitation, State of Montana

“A fantastic mash-up of agriculture and disability rights documentary. I’m excited about the conversations this film with spark about inclusion.”

Tim Villegas, Certified Autism Specialist
Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Think Inclusive

“An opportunity for viewers to consider the power of community connections to foster and support meaningful employment.”

Barb Ziemke, Co-Director
PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

“A living breathing glimpse of the future.”

Tara Cunningham, CEO
Specialisterne USA

“I can’t choose one audience for the film because I wish everyone would see it.”

Dr. Kara Ayers, Associate Director
University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

“Brings hope and new ideas to families that employment and independence with the support of the community is possible!”

Stephanie Coleman - Family Support Coordinator
Kansas University on Developmental Disabilities

“A story that pushes beyond the boundaries of what most have been exposed to in terms of innovative employment and community inclusion.”

Natasha Fisher, Director of Product Management
Relias

“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.”

Donna Meltzer, CEO
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities

“A powerful reminder of how our communities are made better when all members are included.”

Mark Morris, Crisis and Transition Support Team Program Supervisor
Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities

“A refreshing example of a social enterprise that leverages community buyin as a way to showcase and promote diverse talent.”

Elaine E. Katz, Senior VP
Kessler Foundation

“The film is a breath of fresh air – inspiring, heartwarming and joyful.”

Jess Swigonski, Programming Manager
Wild & Scenic Film Festival

“Amazing — an important movie that truly shows the value and loyalty this diverse group brings to the table!”

Mona Lisa Faris, Publisher
DIVERSEability Magazine

“A moving journey through innovative food production, entrepreneurship and inclusion.”

Marissa Duswalt Epstein, Lecturer
Stanford Graduate School of Business

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It's been tremendously rewarding to work with chap It's been tremendously rewarding to work with chapters of The Arc on programming. The Arc's Mission: Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. 

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Working on planning events for your community, sch Working on planning events for your community, school, business or nonprofit? Consider hosting a Hearts of Glass virtual or hybrid event - film screening + discussion! Reach out to filmmaker Jen Tennican. She can't wait to hear from you! Link in bio.

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One of the perks of our outreach & engagement with One of the perks of our outreach & engagement with Hearts of Glass is all the amazing people we meet. Tara is one of them! She founded Beyond-Impact, which is currently the only consultancy firm specializing in financial disability diversity and inclusion. Tara’s “aha moment” came in 2020 when she placed an autistic college graduate into a major bank with a 6-figure salary. He naturally wanted to rent an apartment nearby. Since he never had a bank account or credit, he was unable to secure housing. He made it through university, he landed an incredible job, yet he still didn't have independent choice. Learn more about Beyond-Impact https://www.beyond-impact.com/

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