Surprise Spotlight

I was surprised to pass a slick poster advertising a Disability Film Festival, to be held at a fancy Bangkok hotel. Who would turn up at an event like that?

Turns out that lots of people would, about half of them in wheelchairs. I arrived midway through the second day of this Friday-Saturday event, to find the 34^th floor packed with displays, volunteers, brochures, private luncheons, and, oh yes, even a movie or two.

Maybe somebody with deep pockets has a family member who can’t walk, or maybe somebody needed to make some merit. Doesn’t matter why it happened… it was great to see the spotlight shining on an issue that doesn’t normally get lots of attention here.

I went home with lots of swag and a few contacts. Perhaps some day Jip and I can attend events like that one together.