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Jeff was an extraordinary boy with profound disabilities. He was charming and delightful, open and honest. Mister Rogers didn’t dismiss Jeff’s disability or the difficult times “when you do feel sad.”. He wanted to give Jeff a chance to talk about it and share those honest feelings with others.
One of the most talked about episodes of the Neighborhood series is this one when Jeff Erlanger, a young boy who uses an electric wheelchair, visits Mister Rogers. Together they talk openly and honestly about his disability and sing ” It’s You I Like.”
Jun 10, 2007 · Jeffrey Clay Erlanger (November 30, 1970 – June 10, 2007) was an American advocate and activist for disability rights. He is known for appearing on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood when he was 10 years old, talking about his electric wheelchair and why he needed it.
Oct 4, 2018 · Learn why Jeff Erlanger’s 1981 visit to “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” in his electric-powered wheelchair was Fred Rogers’ “most treasured time on the set.” How Fred Rogers and Jeff Erlanger Became Friends for Life | Reform Judaism
Late Madison activist Jeff Erlanger inspires donations for fully accessible playgrounds. Erin Gretzinger. May 29, 2021. Jeff Erlanger, at left with former Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, was instrumental in getting accessible taxis for the city. Erlanger is also the inspiration for one of the city's newest accessible playgrounds.
May 23, 2017 · I look back at the way he connected to a little quadriplegic boy named Jeff Erlanger not by ignoring his disability, but by actively asking him about his electric wheelchair and all the things the ...
Mister Rogers makes a visit to Jeff Erlanger, a young boy who uses an electric wheelchair. Together he and Mister Rogers sing "It's You I Like." This segment was part of a week to help children...
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