Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium and

the PBS Premiere of The Ride Ahead

Mark your calendars for this year's Georgia Disability History Symposium that will be held in Athens, Georgia on October 15^th. This year we have the honor of welcoming Samuel and Dan Habib as our keynote speakers. These award-winning film makers are known for films on disability-related topics including Intelligent Lives, Including Samuel, and My Disability Roadmap. In preparation for their presentation, we strongly encourage you to watch the premiere of their newest documentary, The Ride Ahead on PBS. The film on PBS begins streaming as part of their POV series on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10 PM.

This deeply personal and powerful documentary follows Samuel Habib, a 21-year-old who navigates the complex journey to adulthood as a person with a disability. The film beautifully captures how Samuel and his community work together to help him achieve his dreams of independence, career, and love.

Viewing Details:

• Date: Begins streaming on Monday, July 21, 2025
• Time: 10:00 PM
• Network: PBS (POV)
• Note: Check your local PBS listings for exact dates and times in your area

The Georgia Disability History Symposium connects past challenges with present realities and future possibilities. The Ride Ahead embodies this mission as it shows how disability issues from the past connect to what's happening today.

Don't miss this opportunity to prepare for Habib's keynote presentation by watching The Ride Ahead which follows Samuel's journey and introduces the community that supports him. PBS will stream the film until Sept 19, so mark your calendars to experience this story before the presentation.

Are you interested in gathering your friends, family, classmates and colleagues to watch and discuss the film? Host a Ride Ahead watch party! Download The Ride Ahead Watch Party Kit to learn more about how to host in-person or virtual group screenings.

Would you like to participate in a watch party? Join Tony Award-winning actor and The Ride Ahead cast member Ali Stroker in conversation with co-director Samuel Habib on Monday, July 21 at 4:30pm ET. This free, virtual event will feature discussions around transition to adulthood, including navigating middle/high school, college, careers, advocacy, and media representation. ASL interpretation and captioning will be provided. Register today for this web screening.

Stay tuned for registration details and more information on the 2025 Georgia Disability History Symposium.