Month: July 2013

  • Hope is Not A Plan Documentary

    Listen to this post:  Yesterday, we had a lovely time at the ADA Moving Forward celebration in downtown Portland. We talked about how far we’ve come and how far we have yet to go to achieve equity for disabled folks. But at least we have an ADA. Many countries have nothing like it. I just…

  • ADA Moving Forward Celebration!

    Listen to this post: The Portland Commission on Disability and the Connecting Communities Coalition are hosting a fun event this Friday, July 26th at City Hall. The occasion? Why, it’s to celebrate the 23rd birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This celebration is free and open to everyone. Food and drink will be provided.…

  • Social model of disability for brain injury

    Listen to this post:  I’ve read a lot about the social model of disability. In a nutshell, it’s an idea that disabilities are not weaknesses or faults caused by a person’s impairment. You might have an impairment, sure. The disability comes from the ways society is not built and run to have you participate in…

  • Call for artists at Independent Living Resources A Roll In The Park!

    Listen to this post:  The calls for artists with disabilities are just rolling in. As they should be! There are a lot of different laws and social policies regarding opportunities for people with disabilities. And the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is probably one of the most well known. Each year Independent Living Resources in Portland…