Michael Briffa is fourteen and will probably be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. This program explores Michael’s determination and success in being allowed to enrol in an ordinary school. As well, Michael’s parents discuss their attitudes to special schools.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508205
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mainstreaming in education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Handicapped children - Education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Spina Bifida
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan