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WCNY Unique Art Exhibit

UNIQUE Art Exhibit

WCNY partnered with ARISE to present the UNIQUE Art Exhibit in its Broadcast and Education Center. The exhibit aimed to share the artistic visions and voices of individuals who have disabilities with the public, increasing awareness of the capabilities of persons with...
Best Buddies | WGCU’s Tony Rodriguez and Best Buddy Miranda Huber

WGCU Hosts Digital Storytelling Workshop

WGCU Public Media teamed up with Best Buddies of Southwest Florida for a digital storytelling workshop that launched WGCU’s Move to Include initiative. The storytelling workshop at WGCU, held Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in the Myra Janco Daniels Public...

Side Effects – WFYI | Day Programs

Like many organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Stone Belt in Bloomington, Indiana, had to stop its day programs in mid-March as concerns grew about the spread of COVID-19. That’s meant major changes for Midwestern...
The Reason I jump Screening with WXXI

The Reason I Jump | WXXI

WXXI and the Golisano Foundation partnered with the Al Sigl Community of Agencies to present a free rental of The Reason I Jump through the Virtual Little Theatre. The following discussion was with the film’s director Jerry Rothwell, along with special guests from the...
OPB | Adaptive Skiing with Jana Sherry

Adaptive Skiing with Jana Sherry

There is nothing quite like the sheer feeling of freedom and joy that comes from skiing. Meet up with a group of people who are helping to make sure that feeling is available to everyone who wants to hit the slopes.Want to see all the local Move to Include events,...
Iowa PBS Life Autistic Episode One with Mike

The Life Autistic | Mike

Mike has overcome many challenges since being diagnosed with autism in 1969. Though he had to learn to talk before he could attend school, he graduated on time and now works at Talk To Me Technologies, a company that develops speech devices to assist people with...

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Move to Include spotlights people of differing abilities and disability issues.

Move to Include is dedicated to topics including education, healthcare, housing, recreation, employment and local efforts to support inclusion – through television, radio, news, special events, and social media. The initiative works to inspire and motivate people to embrace different abilities and include all people in all aspects of community life.

Golisano Foundation logo Move to Include launched in 2014 as a partnership between WXXI Public Media in Rochester, NY and the Golisano Foundation.  The initiative is designed to promote inclusion for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Through programming and special events, WXXI and the Golisano Foundation look to build a more inclusive community by inspiring and motivating people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life.

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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion, as well as the value of expanding locally-developed community-based models of content and engagement. CPB funded the expansion of Move to Include to five additional public media stations in 2019 in a one-year pilot.

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Broadcast Programming

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For the launch of this initiative WORLD Channel curated five feature films from the documentary series America ReFramed. These films highlight the inclusive and diverse stories of people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.  Learn More at the WORLD Channel website.

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On-Demand Programming

Curated selections you can watch now

Challenger Exhibition Game

Challenger Exhibition Game

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League that enables boys & girls with physical and developmental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball. Since 2001,...

On the Other Side of the Fence

On the Other Side of the Fence

ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE is an educational documentary about the acclaimed metaphorical musical of the same name. The film engages and challenges audience members, and addresses intolerance by telling a story that children and adults can easily understand....

Independent Lens Autism in Love

Independent Lens Autism in Love

Follow four adults on the autism spectrum as they open up their personal lives and navigate dating and romantic relationships. Eye-opening, first-person portrayals show that despite many challenges faced by those with autism, love can find a way. 

Ice Warriors USA Sled Hockey

Ice Warriors USA Sled Hockey

This film portrays the US Sled Hockey team preparing for and competing in the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. Their personal stories are riveting, from a teenager making his debut to four military "wounded warriors," proud to represent America in Paralympic sports. Watch...

Friend Indeed: The Bill Sakter Story

Friend Indeed: The Bill Sakter Story

In 1981, Mickey Rooney and Dennis Quaid starred in the highly-successful television drama "Bill" that forever changed the world's perception of people with disabilities...Now meet the real Bill Sackter! "A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story" is filmmaker Lane...

Different Is The New Normal

Different Is The New Normal

DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL tracks the trials and triumphs of Ariel Small, a 17-year-old living with uncontrollable physical and vocal tics caused by Tourette Syndrome. Narrated by actor Michael J. Fox, DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL reveals an acutely personal...

Challenger Exhibition Game

Challenger Exhibition Game

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League that enables boys & girls with physical and developmental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball. Since 2001,...

On the Other Side of the Fence

On the Other Side of the Fence

ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE is an educational documentary about the acclaimed metaphorical musical of the same name. The film engages and challenges audience members, and addresses intolerance by telling a story that children and adults can easily understand....

Independent Lens Autism in Love

Independent Lens Autism in Love

Follow four adults on the autism spectrum as they open up their personal lives and navigate dating and romantic relationships. Eye-opening, first-person portrayals show that despite many challenges faced by those with autism, love can find a way. 

Ice Warriors USA Sled Hockey

Ice Warriors USA Sled Hockey

This film portrays the US Sled Hockey team preparing for and competing in the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. Their personal stories are riveting, from a teenager making his debut to four military "wounded warriors," proud to represent America in Paralympic sports. Watch...

Friend Indeed: The Bill Sakter Story

Friend Indeed: The Bill Sakter Story

In 1981, Mickey Rooney and Dennis Quaid starred in the highly-successful television drama "Bill" that forever changed the world's perception of people with disabilities...Now meet the real Bill Sackter! "A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story" is filmmaker Lane...

Different Is The New Normal

Different Is The New Normal

DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL tracks the trials and triumphs of Ariel Small, a 17-year-old living with uncontrollable physical and vocal tics caused by Tourette Syndrome. Narrated by actor Michael J. Fox, DIFFERENT IS THE NEW NORMAL reveals an acutely personal...