This is Us

About this Short Film

This is Us (West Park School, New Zealand, 2018) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability programme. The film explores the everyday experiences of children and teenagers in a school setting who live with a range of disabilities, including Down syndrome, deafness, cognitive processing and sensory differences. It highlights friendship, group life and the practical and emotional aspects of inclusion. Made by West Park School, the film offers a direct and warm perspective that invites viewers to listen and learn. A concise, human portrait, it sits perfectly within Focus on Ability's aim to celebrate the abilities and achievements of people with disability.