This powerful documentary examines the controversy surrounding sheltered workshops in the United States, which employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at subminimum wages under the 14C provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The debate highlights a clash between two competing frameworks regarding the lives of disabled individuals. On one side, activists and some former workers argue that these facilities enforce segregation and institutionalization, denying individuals the autonomy and fair compensation they deserve in an inclusive society. On the other side, many workers, families, and workshop operators view these sites as essential social safety nets. They provide a sense of community, structure, and purpose that some individuals may not find in the competitive marketplace, where they might face isolation or exclusion. After watching the video, do you support sheltered workshops?
