Grasping the Future
From the collection of
The Sheffy Boys
- Sheffield
- 1993
Grasping the Future
A infectious joy shines through this hopeful film about Tyneside children and their brave determination to make themselves heard.
The Percy Hedley School was established in 1953 by a group of parents who wanted to create a school for children with cerebral palsy. A chance meeting with the solicitor of the late Percy Hedley, who had left his wealth in trust to be used for charitable causes in the North East, helped their dream to become a reality. In the intervening years they have expanded their support to help 1,000 children and their families.
A video about the Percy Hedley School in Newcastle that looks at the work done at the school to support both children and adults with cerebral palsy and communication issues, as well as to promote an appeal for the building of a specialist senior school for pupils of aged 16-18.
Tags
Inclusive, Introspective, Inspiring.
Brave voices from historically marginalised groups share inspiring and uplifting stories of hope.
In the late 20th Century, people with a physical or a sensory impairment faced daily battles against a society geared to the needs of the able-bodied mainstream. Here we see authentic stories of affected individuals and institutions creating imaginative solutions, paving the way for a socially-inclusive model of disability which would benefit generations to come.
10 videos in this collection
1
The Sheffy Boys
2
Reality Sandwich
3
Central Taxis
4
Focus on Airs
5
Milan
6
The Visual Quiz
7
A Sporting Chance
8
Grasping the Future
9
Operation Easy Diner
10