Nobody?s Normal ? the 5 part series of observational documentaries, which follows the experience of parenting a disabled child from birth to independent adulthood. The series is an unflinching and emotionally charged insight into how disability affects families and friends. It will broadcast on BBC One at 9.15am for five consecutive days from Monday 11 December. YES THIS IS MORNING AND NOT EVENING.
More about the programme: Introduced and narrated by Martha Kearney, the series runs across a week with each 45-minute documentary telling the story of a key stage in the life of a disabled person. From birth in one of the UK?s busiest neonatal unites through to middle age, Nobody?s Normal reveals the experiences and challenges facing parents and carers of disabled children and adults. Nobody?s Normal will challenge public perceptions of disability, exposing one of society?s greatest prejudices and unpacking the many ethical questions that parents of disabled children face.
FREE BOOKLET TO ACCOMPANY THE SERIES: The Open University has produced a bookmark, which has been sent to professionals, families, carers and disabled people ahead of the series. There is also a free booklet to accompany the series that can be obtained by calling 08000 566 065.
Read on for more information about each episode:
Episode One ? Baby Love - The first months with a baby. Two families share the joys and struggles of the first few months at home with their baby, and one mother reflects on why she could not go ahead with the birth.
Episode Two ? Education, Education, Education - The pressures and rewards of school. Two children lead us through their experiences of school, and with their families decide where to attend next.
Episode Three ? Love is in the Air - Searching for a partner - Five adults share their experiences of exploring new ways in how to meet people as they search for a partner.
Episode Four ? Moving On - A place of their own - Two young adults go on an emotional roller coaster as they move into their own homes for the first time. They share their first experiences of independent life.
Episode Five ? Who Cares? - Letting Go - Two parents explore their different struggles, pains and pleasures when faced with letting their adult child go and make their own way in the world.
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