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200855 minPGdocumentary

Disability Inclusion

Rolling

200855 minPGdocumentary

Galen Buckwalter, Ernie Wallengren, and Vicki Elman navigate daily life in Los Angeles while using wheelchairs, reflecting the challenges of 1.6 million Americans with disabilities.

Disability Inclusion

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Gretchen Berland

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Galen Buckwalter, Ernie Wallengren, and Vicki Elman navigate daily life in Los Angeles while using wheelchairs, reflecting the challenges of 1.6 million Americans with disabilities.

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Gretchen Berland

Gretchen Berlanddirector

Gretchen Berland

Gretchen Berlandwriter

Vicki Elman

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Galen Buckwalter

Galen Buckwaltercast

Ernie Wallengren

Ernie Wallengrencast

Synopsis

Galen Buckwalter, Ernie Wallengren, and Vicki Elman navigate daily life in Los Angeles while using wheelchairs. Over nearly two years, they recorded 212 hours of footage at the request of Dr. Gretchen Berland. Their videos provide a candid look at the challenges and experiences faced by 1.6 million Americans living with disabilities. The documentary offers insights for caregivers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, revealing the realities of life on wheels.

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