Hearts of Glass Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Hearts of Glass promotes disability inclusion inside and outside of the workplace as well as innovative and sustainable approaches to food production and social entrepreneurship.
DATE AND TIME
Wed, October 09, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
LOCATION
Muse Norris Conference Center - NIACC
500 College Drive
Mason City, IA 50401
United States
DETAILS
Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH) of Jackson, Wyoming, a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that provides meaningful employment for people with disabilities. The film weaves the story of VH’s launch with the personal journeys of employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Plants and people grow together in this intimate portrait of innovation, inclusion and community. Join us for a screening of the film (65 min), followed by an intermission with refreshments and panel discussion with the film's director and local resources who will be discussing inclusion and innovation of employment for people with disabilities in north Iowa. Good will donations accepted to offset costs of film screening event and to support the mission of 43 North Iowa - Helping People Find Their Way. Thank you to our event sponsor - Sukup Manufacturing, and to our other partners for the event - NIACC Business & Workforce Solutions, IVRS
TICKETS Selected during registration
In-Person Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Free (1 Attendee)
Join us for a screening of "Hearts of Glass," where cutting-edge food production meets meaningful employment for people with disabilities. A panel discussion with the film's director and local business leaders and resources will follow.