Intellectual Disabilities

Smith, Joanne (host). Dorn, Michael 1952- (producer). Stevens, April (producer). Caldwell, Doug (producer). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Added Author). Host: Smith, Joanne. (Cast).

Summary: This episode from CBC's acclaimed Moving On series deals with people with intellectual disabilities. It discusses past treatment, current standards and the difficulties those with intellectual disabilities face as they age. The program features Louise, who lived for decades in the Dixville home for people with intellectual disabilities. After leaving at the age of 51, she visits schools to share her experience at Dixville with kids like Ethan, a six-year-old with Down Syndrome.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video (23 min 07 sec)
remote
videorecording
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Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2006

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:	Access restricted to Curio.ca subscribers
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Producer: Dorn, Michael, 1952- ; Producer: Stevens, April ; Producer: Caldwell, Doug.
Participant or Performer Note:	Host: Smith, Joanne.
System Details Note:	Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://curio.ca/en/video/intellectual-disabilities-5053/
Language Note:	In English.
Source of Description Note:	Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation