POV

S38E04 The Ride Ahead

As Samuel celebrates his 21st birthday, he yearns for freedom and autonomy. However, each milestone is beset with obstacles and societal hurdles. He grapples with seizures and involuntary movements, faces difficulties with housing accessibility, and endures humiliating encounters rooted in ableism. "Nobody prepares you for adulthood," he reflects, "especially not when you have a disability." Will a group of passionate disability advocates empower him to pursue his aspirations?