Assignment 1.1: Rudy
Purpose: Seeing “self-advocacy” in action demonstrates that when it is a driving force, hopes and dreams can happen.
Instructions: Watch the film clip from "Rudy". and participate in a group discussion about how this movie demonstrated the importance of self-advocacy. Use the guiding questions in your discussion.
Rudy! Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!
What factors did Rudy need to overcome to be successful?
What did Rudy’s family and friends say to him about his dream of playing football at Notre Dame?
Rudy did not get into Notre Dame, where did he go before he was admitted?
What disability did Rudy discover he had? What does this mean?
What characteristics and traits did Rudy possess in order to be successful?
When Rudy finally got on the Notre Dame Football team, what new challenges did he face?
Rudy said he never got good grades in school. Why do you think he was able to get good grades in college?
In your opinion, if you were in Rudy’s position would you have given up? Why/Why not?
Why is Rudy’s story (True Story in Fact) inspirational to others?