GLOBAL Documentary Screening Event
In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month – November 2023
Tickets available soon!
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About the Film
An estimated 16.8 million people in the U.S. are caring for a child with disabilities or complex medical needs. The demands of daily life and chronic stress can negatively affect the mental and physical wellbeing of parent caregivers. With few who understand their situation and limited accommodations, caregivers often feel alone in their struggle.
The Unseen documentary takes a raw, honest look at the parent caregiving experience. If caregivers are ever going to get the support and resources they deserve, they first have to be seen and heard. The Unseen documentary puts faces and stories to this issue to enable change for the caregivers in our community.
“Solutions in Reach” Discussion Series
We are presenting a series of webinars and panels discussing resources that present possible solutions to some of the challenges explored in the film. Recordings are available below. Additional bonus content can be found here.
Supporting Caregivers as a Competitive Advantage for Employers
When employees have significant caregiving responsibilities, particularly those caring for a loved one with special needs, their work lives can suffer. This can show up as presenteeism, lack of productivity and sometimes simply needing to leave their job altogether. These caregivers need help, which includes supportive benefit offerings from their employers. Beyond improving the well-being of these caregivers and ensuring they feel seen, what’s the business case for helping them? Furthermore, how can employers use offering caregiver support as a competitive advantage?
Join Unseen and Cariloop’s Care Coach Melinda Stroda for a conversation on how this support can boost productivity and engagement as well as be a differentiator for your company.
Q&A with Jess Ronne
Q&A with Jess Ronne, one of the subjects of the documentary film “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters.” Learn about the Ronne family, how to navigate marriage as a parent caregiver, managing guilt, and more!
Family CNA Program
What is the Family CNA program and how does it help family caregivers and states? We’re speaking with Team Select Home Care, an agency administering the Family CNA Program in five states across the U.S. The Family CNA Program offers an alternative, cost-effective care model allows parents and legal guardians of medically fragile children to become paid, certified caregivers for their medically fragile loved one at no cost to them or the state. Learn more about the program, how it benefits families and states, and how to bring it to your state.
A DIY Approach to Long-Term Residential Care with Jess Ronne
There are currently close to a million disabled adults waiting for housing placement in America. Jess Ronne, Founder & CEO of The Lucas Project, has decided to tackle this issue one house at a time. Jess and her husband, Ryan, purchased a property in west Michigan they plan to convert into a home for their son and other disabled adults. We’re talking with Jess to learn more about this initiative, and how others can replicate it in their communities.
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Host a Private Screening
Host a private viewing, online or in-person, with your audience or community. We’ll take care of all the details, and you can connect with your audience in an engaging and meaningful way.
More Resources
Viewer Screening Kit
Get discussion guides, caregiver resources, and ideas for supporting parent caregivers.
Caregiver Toolbox
We’ve partnered with organizations and companies who are dedicated to supporting caregivers and their families.
Shop Merch
All proceeds from our store will go toward expanding the reach and impact of the film.
Partnership Opportunities
We invite you to partner with us to get your brand in front of new audiences while showing your support for caregivers. Contact caregiverdocumentary@gmail.com to learn more.