Step By Step: Heather’s Story

This documentary begins when Heather, a little girl with Down syndrome, is eight years old and in “special ed.”  It follows her into the fourth grade in “regular school,” i.e., the general education classroom attended by the typical children of her age in her neighborhood.

Step by Step:  Heather’s Story is unique because it enables audiences to observe inclusion in action over the course of two school years. It provides the opportunity to watch Heather and her teachers, principal, family, and classmates work and grow together

Seeing is believing and this two-year, longitudinal study enables viewers to watch Heather blossom. It also provides the opportunity to watch her teachers, principal, family, and classmates, work together and grow along with her.

Winner of GOLD HUGO Award

“…this thoughtful, insightful production is [an]…affirmative and practical resource… excellent for staff training and community education.”

Booklist

“…an inspiring experience for viewers. [Those]… wanting to ‘do it right” will find guidance and inspiration here for teachers, parents, and all concerned.”

School Library Journal

“The quality is exceptional, so prepare yourself….”

     The Inclusion Series is an award-winning sequence of documentaries about the inclusion of people with disabilities. The programs are used by educators and parents in schools, universities, and communities nationwide to teach, through real-life stories, how schools can implement inclusive policies and how inclusion can benefit us all.