JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 6, 2019) — Iowa Public Television announced today the launch of its newest online series, The Life Autistic. The series will premiere Monday, November 18 on Iptv.org, Facebook and YouTube.
The Life Autistic will explore the challenges and successes of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder at different stages in life and ranges on the spectrum. Featuring various age groups ranging from the very young to the elderly, the series will include personal profiles and interviews exploring topics relevant to each age group.
"Working on The Life Autistic series has been a profound experience. People with autism and members of their families have graciously shared their deepest struggles and greatest successes in order to raise awareness and acceptance for those with disabilities," said series producer/director Judy Blank. "I find it both humbling and inspirational that every person we were privileged to meet works tirelessly for gains towards increased quality of life and independence for those with autism."
The Life Autistic will include an estimated 12 episodes. After the November 18 premiere, new episodes will be released bi-weekly on Mondays through April 2020.
Learn more at Iptv.org.
For more information about Iowa Public Television, please contact Susan Ramsey at 515.725.9703 or Susan.Ramsey@iptv.org.
Iowa Public Television is Iowa's only statewide television network. IPTV's mission to educate, inform, enrich, and inspire Iowans guides its quality, noncommercial programming that tells Iowa's stories like no one else can. Four statewide, public channels offer programs of lasting value to Iowans, regardless of where they live or what they can afford: IPTV (.1), IPTV KIDS (.2), IPTV WORLD (.3) and IPTV Create (.4) on Channel 11, Des Moines; Channel 12, Iowa City; Channel 21, Fort Dodge; Channel 24, Mason City; Channel 27, Sioux City; Channel 32, Waterloo; Channel 32, Council Bluffs; Channel 36, Davenport; and Channel 36, Red Oak. More information can be found at Iptv.org.
