Published on Monday, 7 December 2020 at 2:16:42 PM
Around 90 Y9 Denmark Senior High School students attended a special matinee showing of the documentary ‘The Ride’ to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDoPWD) on Thursday 3 December.
The event was organised by the Shire of Denmark to increase public awareness, understanding and to celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disability.
The matinee session was introduced by Community Disability Advocates Geoff Hill and Tyler Hartfield, who provided welcome presentations to the students. Tyler spoke about his journey since the start of the year and how inclusion has changed his life.
“This year I realised that my gift of writing was my escape from isolation. I learned that people like me for who I am.
I learned you can be unable to speak, but still be heard”, he said.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to view the acclaimed documentary that follows four men with disability across the outback, where their endurance and resilience is tested over the 23-day journey.
The event closed with a Q&A session with the film producer and cast member Jim Cairns. Jim answered questions from the students and provided a great insight into the development of the film, his life as a business owner, father and adventurer.
A free public evening showing of the film was also offered to the community.
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