'Reel Movies for Real Needs' designed for special-needs families
Mary Roberts of Coralville and her two teens are excited about going to the movies Saturday for a new series that is designed for families like theirs.
Roberts said in an e-mail that her two teenagers are autistic, and even though they love going to the theater, they usually can’t go or have to leave shortly after the movie starts because their excited vocalizations disturb other patrons.
Beginning in April, Marcus Theatres started a new film series, “Reel Movies for Real Needs,” designed for families of special-needs children.
Want to see if there’s a Marcus Theatres near you? Check their site out here!
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Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is founder of Support for Special Needs and has been a regular contributor since its inception in May 2010. A mom to two kids with special needs, she didn't want other parents to feel what is the often isolating world of raising a child (or two!) with disabilities. Her kids had kidney transplants at the age of eight and will need liver transplants in the future as a result of ARPKD/CHF. They both have vision disorders and learning disabilities.
I have been told that Marcus theaters does the same thing here in Columbus – runs the movies at lower volume, leaves the lights on, and etc. Very, very cool!