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Disability and feminism on KBOO’s Bread and Roses
Listen to this post: Caitlin Wood and I had the great pleasure of being guests on KBOO Community Radio’s Bread and Roses show just last night. What’s that show, you ask? “Bread and Roses is a collective of women identified radio activists. We offer feminist public affairs programming. We give voice to those working for…
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If you’re ready to laugh about brain cancer
Listen to this post: For anyone who would find a humorous, lighthearted, pun-filled discussion of brain cancer and brain surgery offensive, best turn back now. If you’re intrigued, keep reading. Better yet, let me direct you right to the source of my most recent brain injury humor find: Chad Peacock over at The BrainChancery, thebrainchancery.com. Here’s…
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Side By Side Filmmakers Showcase with VSA Texas
Listen to this post: It’s been a fantastic, productive summer already. I’ve had the distinct honor to get to teach at VSA TX’s Side By Side Filmmakers internship program. We had 15 teen and young adult interns with disabilities and three teachers, and we’ve turned it into a don’t-miss event. Johnny Villareal, who runs The…
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Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) Film Screening
Listen to this post: I’ve written and podcasted about some of the innovative, peer-led brain injury support work coming out of Washington State many times. HeadStrong for Life in Seattle is a partner on the documentary film. I get to do some co-hosting on the Brain Injury Radio/Radio Ability Network with Craig Sicilia, who’s also been…
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StoryCorps Disability Visibility Project and StoryCorps app
Listen to this post: If you noticed a break where no blog posts came out it’s because I was in San Francisco this week to record an interview with Lavaun Heaster for the StoryCorps Disability Visibility Project. It was a great trip. I was thrilled to meet some of Lavaun’s old friends and some family and to try (and…