Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples
Sunday, March 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Love, Benefits, and the System: Navigating the Challenges of Marriage for Disabled Couples
Patrice and Garry, a disabled couple in their 50s, face a difficult dilemma: their desire to marry is complicated by the potential loss of essential benefits. In the face of this challenging decision, they opt for a commitment ceremony to celebrate their love while navigating the risks involved. This discussion will explore the intersection of love, disability, and financial stability, examining the societal and systemic barriers that disabled couples face when it comes to marriage. How do policies around benefits impact the personal lives and rights of disabled individuals? What changes need to be made to support the choices of disabled couples who wish to marry without the fear of losing necessary support?
Presenter: The Kennedy Center
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Greater Washington is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Each year, this dynamic festival, powered by the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, presents both domestic and international award-winning films paired with interactive programming that gives us a new perspective and highlights the vibrant personalities, realities, and extraordinary abilities of people. View the full schedule here.
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Paul Marengo, Festival Director
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