Videotape Library

The Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with disabilities maintains a small video lending library for public use. These tapes may be checked out for two to three weeks, at no charge, by contacting Peppi Boudreau. We can mail tapes, however when its convenient, we suggest that you pick them up at the Office of Disability Concerns, 2401 NW 23rd, Ste 90 in Shepherd Mall.

• "The ADA: New Access to the Workplace"Length, 39 min.; source, Cornet/MTI films, 108 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015, 1-800-777-2400. Open caption available. This video explains Title I of the ADA. Dispels myths about hiring people with disabilities. Gives examples of Reasonable Accommodations. Focuses on good interviewing techniques and who is protected under the Act. Public domain, no.
• "ADA: Facts and Fears"Length, 42 min; source, Cynthia Kay/Wayne Glitz film and Video, Inc. 214 East Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, (616) 776-0354; open captioned. This video has three modules. Module I explains the origin of ADA, its key terms and effective dates. Module II- MAKING IT WORK- highlights three company case studies. Module III TIPS gives some steps businesses can take right away for little cost to meet their obligations.
• "The Ten Commandments of Communicating with People with Disabilities"Length 26 min. Source, call 1-800-543-2119. This is a highly entertaining video that serves as a wonderful guide to "disability etiquette" and effective communication. Appropriate for both large and small employers. Has both closed and open caption. Public domain, no.
• "Reaching for a Dream"Length, 28.5 min.; source, United Church of Christ, Office of Communication, Reaching for A Dream, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100, or call 216-736-2222; open caption. This video tells the story of six people who must combat the "double whammy" of prejudice based on disability and race. This video is for organizations who want to inform others about the experiences of people with disabilities especially those who are people of color.