Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Autism Day @ the movies


I wanted to share an email I received:

I wanted to let yall know that I took my Special Needs Sunday school class to the movies yesterday to see Beverly Hill Chihuahua. Anyway while my group was getting their snacks the manager came over to me and asked if I was there for the special Autism showing of Beverly Hill Chihuahua. I said no I didn't know anything about that. She said at their theater (AMC Firewheel in Garland) they have started a special showing of a current movie just for children with autism or kids that need it. They offer a time that is not open to the general public so it is less crowded, the lights will be dimmed instead of off, the volume will be not so loud and the kids will not be expected to stay in their seats and be quiet. It sounds like a great idea to me! The price will be the same.

The next one will be on Saturday, November 8th @ 10am. The movie will be a new release "Madagascar 2". Please call Roxanne "Ruth" Morales the General Manager of the theater 972 496-5473 for more information.

I also saw on their web site that they have closed captioning and descriptive video and headsets available at certain showings for people who are visually and hearing impaired.

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