As a member of a statewide coalition, Clallam Mosaic announces three virtual screenings of “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters” — a new documentary that takes an look at the lives of parent caregivers for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or medically complex, and a society they say doesn’t adequately support them.

The screenings will take place virtually at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 , at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.

Each screening will be followed by a virtual panel discussion moderated by Louis Mendoza from the Washington State Father’s Network, and will feature family caregivers from across Washington state and published researchers.

Registration is required. To register, visit clallammosaic.org/Unseen.

Visitors will also access the film’s preview, find published research, advocacy steps and links to the collaborators’ websites.

During the session on Thursday, Sept. 15, the film’s director, Amanda Dyer, will provide a brief glimpse into the making of the film.

The film follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with eight children, including Lucas, who has profound disabilities requiring total care. Their situation has gotten more and more challenging as Lucas gets older and stronger. With limited resources and support, caregiving takes a toll on their physical and mental health.

An estimated 16.8 million people in the U.S. are caring for a child with disabilities or complex medical needs. The demands of daily life and chronic stress can negatively affect the mental and physical well-being of parent caregivers. With limited accommodations and uncertainty about the future, caregivers often face isolation and exhaustion.

Clallam Mosaic, a local nonprofit, strives to empower individuals with special needs. The sole source for year-round non-vocational day programs in Clallam County, Mosaic provides lifelong learning opportunities, recreational experiences, supports for creative endeavors, social interactions and advocacy education.

Clallam Mosaic also hosts the local chapter of Parent to Parent, strives to provides information and one-to- one emotional support to parents, and families, caring for a loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs.