KU Center on Disabilities to host screening of The Ride Ahead

LAWRENCE — The KU Center on Disabilities (KUCD) will host the premiere of the new documentary “The Ride Ahead,” with the film’s co-directors and star this month in Lawrence.

New Hampshire-based, Emmy award-winning filmmakers Dan and Samuel Habib will introduce the documentary at 4 p.m. April 28 at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.  Following the screening, they will be joined by KUCD staff and community partners for a post-film discussion with the audience. The event will include free popcorn and a raffle for prizes.

The screening and discussion are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. 

“KUCD is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Dan and Samuel to Lawrence and to engage the community in viewing and discussing this powerful documentary,” said Karrie Shogren, KUCD director and Ross and Marianna Beach Distinguished Professor in the Department of Special Education. “Community engagement is essential to what we do, and this is an amazing opportunity.”

The film follows Samuel Habib, a typical 21-year-old itching to move out, start a career and find love. But, he said, no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability.

“We created this documentary and our impact campaign so that millions of young adults with disabilities will feel more seen and heard, and find their own mentors,” said Samuel Habib. “I learned from my mentors that it’s not easy to be an adult with a disability. But one of the best pieces of advice I got was from Maysoon Zayid, a comedian and actor. She said, ‘You are not alone. Find your community.’”

Media members can view the film press kit.