The Prospector will be hosting a special screening of
The Ride Ahead
on Thursday, August 7th @ 7 PM.
A Q&A session will follow at 8:30 PM
Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams?
U.S. national statistics show that, as youth with disabilities (currently estimated at seven million) become adults, educational and economic disparities widen: 40% of adults with disabilities aged 18-64 are employed; one in four people with disabilities live in poverty; adults with disabilities are half as likely as adults without disabilities to have a college degree.
“We created this documentary and our impact campaign so that millions of young adults with disabilities will feel more seen and heard, and find their own mentors,” says Samuel. “I learned from my mentors that it’s not easy to be an adult with a disability. But one of the best pieces of advice I got was from Maysoon Zayid, a comedian and actor. She said, ‘You are not alone. Find your community.’”
THE RIDE AHEAD illustrates the compelling power of one person truly determined to live life on his own terms as he navigates the barriers before him while energizing those around him. Together with a loving family and a community of friends, Samuel pushes forth his life’s “ride ahead.”
Dan and Samuel Habib will be presenting at the Prospector’s 3rd Annual
Do Good Business Conference
The Prospector is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater and online popcorn business.
Employees of The Prospector are known as Prospects. Approximately 75% of our workforce self-identify with a disability.
We sparkle, shine, and transform passions into professions while earning paychecks with competitive wages.