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Reflecting on justice
Listen to this post: Artist and activist Carole Zoom donated to our recent Kickstarter campaign and won what I thought was a very cool perk! Her perk was this: “Cheryl will write an original post about you or publish a post that you write on WhoAmIToStopIt.com.” True to form, Carole redeemed her perk by telling me that…
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Spotlight on Disability Film Festivals: Sit Down Shut Up and Watch Film and New Media Festival
Listen to this post: In keeping with tradition, I’m letting you know about a remarkable film festival after it’s already passed. But I do believe late is better than never. And I do also believe I’ve stumbled upon kind of the greatest thing in the universe here. If you interact with me in person or…
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When “can’t” is about power
Listen to this post: I heard someone say this once: “I can’t do that anymore since my brain injury.” And the person she was talking to said: “Don’t limit yourself. You can do absolutely anything. Anything is possible.” And the someone was like: “No, really, I can’t do that anymore.” And I was like (in…
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Conductor James DePreist and “My Country” ADA documentary
Listen to this post: I run into people who say something is accessible to people with disabilities when it so very much isn’t. For instance, a building might have ten stairs to the front door and no elevator, but it’s called accessible. (You know, just have some folks carry disabled people in who can’t walk…