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Intellectual Disability: The Other Sister (Movie) Est. Time: 2 Hours Viewing/45 Minutes Class

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Objective To gain a better understanding of the independence levels that individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) can achieve.

Overview It has been estimated that of all the individuals who have ID, nearly 90 percent are mildly affected. This activity is a way to consider the realistic independence levels that can be achieved by individuals with ID.

Activity View the following movie and be prepared to discuss the questions below in class:

Title: The Other Sister (1999) Studio: Touchstone

Questions/Discussion Topics 1. What comes to mind when you think of someone with an intellectual disability? What kind

of independence level do you think such an individual would achieve? 2. List below five realistic things as well as five unrealistic things about the independence

level exhibited by Carla and Daniel. Be prepared to explain your choices.

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Intellectual Disability: The Other Sister (Movie) Est. Time: 2 Hours Viewing/45 Minutes Class

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Questions/Discussion Topics [Cont.] 3. Describe the ways that Carla and Daniel were similar as well as different than your initial impressions about those with ID.