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4) Forrest Gump
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In the 1960s, Forrest Gump, a pleasant and obedient son with low intelligence, joins the army, returns from Vietnam famous for his heroics, and makes millions on a Louisiana shrimp boat while steadfastly loving a girl from his childhood.
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2003.
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This report is presented as a guide to be used by the State in determining how the various functions from informed choice, to plan development, to service delivery can be implemented in such a way as to not only support but also facilitate a Self-determination process for persons with developmental disabilities. While there are some areas that have greater detail in the recommendations than others, there are some general themes that promote Self-determination...
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Following his doctor's instructions, engaging simpleton Charlie Gordon tells his own story in semi-literate "progris riports." He dimly wants to better himself, but with an IQ of 68 can't even beat the laboratory mouse Algernon at maze-solving. Algernon is extra-clever thanks to an experimental brain operation so far tried only on animals. Charlie eagerly volunteers as the first human subject. After frustrating delays and agonies of concentration,...
10) Of mice and men
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An intimate portrait of two men who cherish the slim bond between them and the dream they share in a world marred by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy,and callousness. Clinging to each other in their loneliness and alienation, George and his simple-minded friend Lenny dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own - a couple of acres and a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits back in Hill Country where land is cheap. But after they come...
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[2014]
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On June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court found in Olmstead v. L.C. that unnecessary segregation of individuals with disabilities in institutions is a form of discrimination based on disability. Colorado has implemented a number of planning efforts that were designed to address the Olmstead decision. While not implemented, these plans provided substantive guidance to state efforts which resulted in a number of important achievements. These...
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In his most brilliant and powerful novel, Pat Conroy tells the story of Tom Wingo, his twin sister, Savannah, and the dark and violent past of the family into which they were born. Set in New York City and the low country of South Carolina, the novel opens when Tom, a high school football coach whose marriage and career are crumbling, flies from South Carolina to New York after learning of his twin sister's suicide attempt. Savannah is one of the...
20) Radio
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c2003
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The story of the relationship between a prominent high school football coach in a small South Carolina town and the illiterate, mentally-challenged man nicknamed Radio whom he mentors. Although their friendship raises some eyebrows at first, Radio's growth under the coach's guidance ultimately inspires the local townsfolk