As someone with a disability, I really can't thank you enough for what you're doing. I have more of an "invisible disability", and this really helped me to understand what it's like to have a disability that's visible. You helped me come to realize that people with one type of disability can have misconceptions about and prejudices against people with other disabilities.

Strange how the lady at the airport couldn't stop talking like he was a child. Would she walk up to her boss and speak like that? Or any other adult? No. That's not how adults talk to each other. "How old are you? Are you 55? Are you 55? You're the CEO, hey?" Ugh.

As someone with a CP too, I got frustrated by people telling me that I was a role model just because I decided to pursue my studies and my ambitions regardless of my physical disability. For me, there was nothing special about it as I thought that everyone can do it. I recently realized that the very thing that makes people believe that I am special is the positive response that I had throughout my entire journey despite the inherent adversity of dealing with limited mobility. I'm 24 y/o, I have a bachelor degree in finances, I have a job, and I have a very great social life. I can understand Sam when it comes to dating tho. I never got a gf (although I got close) and as time goes by, I am starting to have a complex in front of this fact. I tried to get matches on Tinder and Hinge for several months, yet I didn't make any significant progress. I feel that when people see the mention that I have a wheelchair, they might associate it with other issues beyond the wheelchair and that is a turn-off. I don't see any way to validate that feeling with fully able people because most of them don't feel comfortable talking about it or would pretend that they don't see any issues about it, and I understand that. Don't get me wrong, I am pretty satisfied with my life rn, but I can't deny the fact that I feel the urge to date girls and not having any opportunity to do so is a bit frustrating. This is way harder than what most people think, but I won't give up - never. Our true limit is in our mind, not our body. I am now considering changing my strategy by relying more on the network effect to get introduced to new people more organically. Anyway, this documentary is well done. Take care! ✌

I have CP too, although it doesn't affect my speech, and I was super frustrated on Sam's behalf at the lady in the airport (and Biden--yikes). At the same time, I understand that the lady didn't know how to handle waiting for Sam's response. The general population has never had the experience of conversing with someone who uses a communication device. Sam had to sit there while his dad talked about and for him. The audience only saw Sam talking back and forth with family and care assistants; all other communication was preprogrammed and cut away after the interviewee had spoken. I would really appreciate seeing a real-time conversation between Sam and a new acquaintance. Show us what that looks like when it goes well. That's what we need to see, to understand and to learn. Lovely work overall. We need more!

The lady at the airport doesn't understand much! I have CP too, and those people are those I hate the most in the world. I get upset everytime people thinks that only because I am in a wheelchair, I can't do what everyone else is doing. I am proud of my opurtunity to study economics at the largest university in Norway (NTNU in Trondheim), far from my home in Oslo. I want to prove ableists wrong someday, prove that I can get a job and be part of the society just like anyone else. (hope that my English is not too bad)

I love watching this documentary. I do not have a disability and I have rarely been exposed to people with disabilities, but I am glad to learn and understand what they are advocating for and break the internal biases I have when seeing someone with a disability. Hope to see more work from you Sam!!!

Awesome stuff! As another disabled young person this was so cool to see. I also respect how you baked in the audio description. Great little bit of accessibility

Great film! As a former teacher, I wish this film and films like it were part of the curriculum. As a dad, I will definitely be watching it again with my 10 year old. The preparation, dedication, participation by so many amazing guests, and the way those moments are shared with the level of cinematography they are captured makes me feel I was on this journey with you. I really only had time to watch part of it, but had to watch the whole thing. When time flies, it's good stuff!

Samuel I love this. I have to say as a person with invisible disabilities it's great to see such an inclusive disability DOC done! Good luck in your advocacy, I really hope people stop infantalizing and talking down to you. You are definitely brilliant and the transition into adulthood is difficult. I hope you can find everything you're looking for!

I have Cerebral Palsy. I'm nearly 32 and yet still treated as a child. I don't think society will easily stop treating people with disabilities as permanent children. It could take generations

Thank you for this. There are quite a few disabled college students in my university. I know a few of them, and it is good that you are showing that they are not to be treated as kids just because they are not as physically able as others.

Fantastic film, really well done. Sam, your questions throughout the doc were well thought out, your interview prep is on point. I had intended to take 5 minutes and briefly check this out, instead I watched from beginning to end (and now I'm leaving a comment!). Keep up the great work.

Fantastic film and very illuminating especially as my baby nephew may have a disability. Shared this video with my family and a million thanks for making this!

You made me cry because I felt so related to someone, which I haven't felt in months since I am starting college on Monday, and I feel like you know and understand what I'm going through. Thank you for making this video.

So proud of you Sam, Keep the hard work and inspire the world.

That woman at the airport upset me as well, it was truly uncalled for.

Great and very educational. Ty for being so strong

His tenacity is inspiring. Much love and respect!!! ❤ 💙 💜 Never give up!

I am looking forward to the full documentary!

Sam, I’m not sure you read the comments, but my best friend Jen Ranney in Spokane Washington told me about you and your film making. I want to tell you I was SUPER impressed with your film, your vulnerability and your story telling. Keep showing the world you. It’s absolutely perfect! And btw, keep searching for your perfect person, they are definitely out there!

Absolutely loved this video. ❤️

We are all one accident away from being disabled.

Great documentary. It definitely provides a look into Sam’s life, and that he is like everyone else, but just needs to do things differently. He deserves the same respect as those around him, as it is a human right. He desires the same things others around him want in life: respect, love, employment, and a home that is all both accessible to him and where you can be as independent as possible. I too can relate to these same desires/wants, and struggle with it. Even though my disability is different from Sam’s, and like him, I have a good support system, some of the emotional struggles are a bit harder. Great documentary!!

I am so thankful for this video for I have learned a little bit more about the people that I live on this Earth with! Hope everyone gets to watch this very interesting educational video!

WOW! You're my new hero!

You are one of the best inspiration

'Oh! You're in school now hein?' Even after being told several times not to speak to him as a child that lady can't help to patronize him. Probably one of those persons who allways brag about 'loving disabled people'!

i love your strength i too have disabilities you're amazing great job super proud that we're getting our stories noticed

Wow, Samuel! I loved the documentary your father made when you were small and so delightfully cute, and so it's such an honour to be able to catch up with you in this documentary and to see how well you are doing and how mature, passionate and determined you've become as a grown man. I have a mental illness and a mild physical disability and it's so wonderful to see how hard you are fighting for disability rights. You still seem as happy and determined as you were as a young boy, but I know you must have to endure huge frustrations on a daily basis - I gasped in shock when I saw Biden stroke your face, and I was even more angry when that woman at the airport started speaking to you as if you were a 4 year-old! SURELY people know better than that nowadays?? Are there people who are really that STUPID?? I particularly loved what you said at the end of your documentary - people paved the way for you and so you want to pave the way for other disabled people. I think your dad started your legacy with his documentary, and now you are carrying that on splendidly by yourself: by making this new documentary, interviewing and speaking to those in power, and educating so many able-bodied people about what it's like living with a disability, as well as showing everyone how much further our society needs to go in terms of breaking down stigmas, increasing inclusion, and fighting for disability rights. I think you are a fabulous role-model for everyone, disabled as well as abled, and I very much hope you've been able to move out by now and have found a girlfriend too - any girl your age would be incredibly lucky to be in a relationship with you! If I were 25 years younger, I'd be writing you love letters for sure! Keep being amazing, Samuel, and keep making documentaries about yourself - you're a joy to watch and to listen to! How about starting a podcast or KZfaq channel - extraordinary individuals like yourself really need to be in the limelight these days, in order to influence and be role-models to as many people as possible, and also to give the rest of us hope! I wish you all the success in the world, good health, and plenty of daring and exciting adventures!!

I am a 22 year old girl in my fifth year of university, my last year and I like being treated like a kid. I don't think I have any disability.

Hey Samuel - just watched your vid and gotta tell ya i was inspired by your journey and honesty. Wish you the best on your search for a girlfriend/wife - you'll make a great boyfriend/husband!

I don’t zipline man! Good for you!

I am disabled , I go ballistic at those who treat me like a bratty child

Stand up for yourself comes to mind. I a a chronic kidney patient, who has started kidney dialysis in February 2022. Some days are tough others not so bad. Not everyone understands what the process is about, some people avoid me in case they contract or too, -,not possible of course. Some are sympathic, whilst those who have family in the same boat, are very supportive My advice to you is hold your head up high, pray to God for strength, courage, show love to all you meet, it will come back to you. God Bless You Everyday.

Community junior colleges are two years then aa degree granted after that senior regular colleges

you have ability and very able every level of logic and you are not unable you are not unequal.

I like Samuel have wondered what people have sacrificed to get where they are, what were the risks they stared down. It's a good question.

Great documentary!

"I'm a College Student with a Disability. Stop Treating Me Like a Child" the problem with the video since second 1

This was an amazing film! I can’t wait to see more from Samuel.

Hi

No offense i dont even have a disability and some people still treat me like im a child... im 25 years old

i don't want to be treated like a child due to autism.

It just goes to show you can have fun and you dont hve to be superfit

Man i cried so hard watching this, and it made me wonder if i were to meet samuel and cry in front of him if that would also be seen as a form of looking down on him when i simply absolutely do not at all. I wonder how i would try to successfully explain to him that I do not look down at him but merely am emotional towards how the world treats him and only wanting the best for him.

I’m low vision, yet I can shoot a gun and aim pretty well. Agreed. Stop treating me like a child. Lol.

Hey, they fixed the audio descriptions!

They need to do this with every video

THAT'S ONLY FAIR...! Every living being that can think should close its eyes for 5 minutes and think about it: what are the consequences/ what training does my behavior have..? !! Then you ask yourself: HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE BEAUTIFUL AGAIN...? IF EVERY PERSON GIVES TO A COMPLETELY FOREIGN PERSON THE SAME AS HE GIVES HIS FAMILY AND HIMSELF. .!!! then you open your eyes and try to think of these thoughts as often as possible. .! maybe man is the most intelligent creature after all. .!??!

be careful what you wish for

Think I’m in love with Sam 😍☺️

13:55 the audio speeds up a little. Happens in other parts of the video

New on there's and getting tup

Not Biden stroking Samuel's face ew

Amen thank you

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What an inspiring young man!

diz was awesomazingly beautiful. i can't even make a jokey comment, jellybean. 💘🤭🤗😍💎🌟💟

Amazing young man. Thank you for creating this descriptive version of the video. My son is completely blind and I wanted him to hear this story. My son is graduating with high honors from college this weekend. Never underestimate anyone with a disability!

MAyAQeeN ❤

Don’t wear a New England Patriots shirt if you don’t like being treated like a child.

I am there's and there's

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U BETTER BE MORE AMERICA 🇺🇸 THAN SELFISH LIARS

Shouts out to Stephen Hawking! What? He doesn't have a sense of humor????

Yes I disability and I am imbarries a about it's or angry a about all of it's

CAN you interview the new elected President BBM , MARCOS JR why He did not pay the tax

What a cute and I know how he feel’s because I’m On Disability and I been getting made fun of since I was a kid.

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The girl that went to the prom with him wins

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Remember God loves you♥️!! John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Please repent, change your life around and live for Him🙏🙏 He is coming back soon🥳😊..............

Stop telling people what to do!