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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The <b>D Center</b> invites you to join us in
<b>viewing the award-winning documentary</b>,<b> <i><a href="https://depts.washington.edu/dcenter/about-being-michelle/">Being Michelle</a></i></b>, followed by a
<a href="https://depts.washington.edu/dcenter/post-screening-panel-discussion/">post-screening panel discussion</a> with
<b><i>Being Michelle</i> team members and other community leaders</b> on <b>Wednesday, February 28<sup>th</sup></b> at the
<b>HUB (Husky Union Building) Lyceum</b>. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the movie will begin
<b>at 6 pm</b>. This event will be live streamed for registered guests and is open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as free parking at Padelford Garage or Central Plaza Garage after registration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eventbrite.com/e/being-michelle-screening-tickets-777904161287?aff=oddtdtcreator__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!nCnIrkmf2tVG8qYgqBNCTw8cAlzbLaz5lVdgqHuZOK4-xyCmz58ZwMp9h4NPa_5HEqqV_OsM1VHhFlxyxpFHZa4$">Register
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Being Michelle </span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">encapsulates the story and perspective of a
<b>previously incarcerated Deaf woman with autism named Michelle</b>. It follows her journey and touches on her
<b>fight through the legal system</b> and using art to depict and work through past traumas. With this in mind,
<b>the event will primarily be presented in American Sign Language (ASL)</b>, as the movie itself involves ASL, however it is also voiced and open-captioned.
<b>There will be ASL interpreters</b> to help support communication throughout the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If you need any further accommodations, please fill out
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">We are also looking for <b>volunteers</b>!
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this form</a> if you are interested in helping</b> with event setup, greeting, being a parking attendant, or working the registration table. We thank you in advance as this event wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at the
<b>D Center through email</b>, <a href="mailto:dcenter@uw.edu">dcenter@uw.edu</a> or stop by at
<b>HUB 327</b>. We look forward to your attendance!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Cheers, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">The D Center Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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