2-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

HCDDS is hosting a free screening of the documentary Lest We Forget: Silent Voices at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in partnership with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

The award-winning and powerful film shares firsthand accounts from individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates and professionals. Lest We Forget examines the history of institutionalization in the United States and the movement toward dignity, inclusion and community-based support. It reveals a little-known chapter of the disability rights movement while honoring the voices of those whose stories have too often gone unheard.

Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a moderated panel discussion featuring disability professionals, self-advocates, and community members who will reflect on the film’s themes and explore the progress made and the work that continues to ensure equitable opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A, offering space for thoughtful dialogue, shared experiences, and deeper engagement with disability history, advocacy, and inclusion.

Our panelists include: Gary Tonks, President and CEO of The Arc of Ohio; Rob Festenstein, Executive Director of Independence Alliance; Kerstin Sjoberg, President and CEO of Disability Rights Ohio; and Lynne Calloway, Board Member for Ohio Adult SIBS and retired educator, with moderator Bree Moss, a Cincinnati-based civic accessibility and systems-change leader. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.

The screening and panel are free to attend, but museum admission is required. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., HCDDS will cover the cost of museum admission at the door for those attending this program. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Contact Ann Myres at (513) 703-2138 with questions.