[blparent] Fw: contact information

[Deborah Kent Stein]

I have been asked to circulate the following notice.  If you're interested, 
please contact the producer directly at the email address or phone number 
which are at the end of the message.  Feel free to pass this on to anyone 
who might qualify.  This could be an opportunity to get a positive view of 
blind parents out to the public.  Thanks!

Debbie


 -----Original Message-----
 From: Susan Edwards [mailto:SusanEdwards at twentytwenty.tv]
 Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 2:44 PM
 To: david ticchi
 Subject: RE: contact information

 Dear David



We are looking for inspirational role-model parents to take part in our
 ongoing documentary for the BBC about parenting teenagers. We would love to
 find a family where one or both parents are blind and it would be fantastic
 if you were able to circulate this info amongst any parents or contacts you
 think might be interested.

 The programme consists of sending two difficult British teenagers to stay
 with a family oversees for a week. By living in a disciplined yet loving
 environment, the hope is that these kids will have experiences that force
 them to look at their own lives, and so make positive changes that could
 last a lifetime.


 We have previously filmed with a Police Chief in Oaklahoma, a Mormon family
 in Utah,  and a Pastor from Texas. In order to get a full picture of
 different types of parenting techniques, and fairly represent all groups,
 the BBC would like us to find families where one or both parents are blind.

 We are looking for families who have at least one child aged 13-19, who are
 proud of their strong parenting and family values and who would be willing
 to accommodate two British teenagers for one week in April, May or June and
 instil in them the values and morality they demand of their own children.
 The British teens will be expected to attend school, complete homework and
 help with household chores; they will not be guests in the house but new
 members of the family.


 We have visited many fabulous cities and cultures throughout the course of
 making these hour long documentaries but what is most critical to the
 success of the programme are the contributions from the 'host' families who
 are prepared to take on this experience.  Of course we look for diverse and
 interesting characters but what is of paramount importance is that they are
 essentially a very loving family with strict boundaries, moral values, work
 ethics etc. By learning from the example of another family unit, our
 teenagers have been able to apply some of what they learn back at home in
 the UK and improve relations with their own family.

 I have attached a flyer that might help, perhaps it could be adapted to 
make
 a radio announcement?



 If you have any further queries or would like to talk in person about any
 specific details please get in touch

 Many thanks in advance for your help


 Sue Edwards

 Assistant Producer, Twenty Twenty TV

 susanedwards at twentytwenty.tv

 +44 (0)207 424 7718







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