"Rachel is"

Every morning, I do a little online browsing for interesting, yet genuine items about people with developmental disabilities.  And this morning, I found a YouTube series from the Perkins School for the Blind about a woman named Jane Bernstein...





In 1983, Jane gave birth to her daughter Rachel, who was diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia. Doctor also told Jane that her daughter have seizures and intellectual disabilities. I could tell you what she says, but its best to see Jane speak about her life -- both before and after -- Rachel's birth -- click here
 
Jane has also written two books about her daughter -- Loving Rachel and Rachel in the World. But, in addition, Jane's other daughter Charlotte Glynn filmed a documentary about her sister's transition from living at home to being on her own entitled Rachel is. The film can be viewed at the Sprout Film Festival in NYC on Saturday, May 1.