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A Simple Brain Injury Support Group
Listen to this post: A Simple Brain Injury Support Group is having a fundraiser on the GoFundMe website to assist them in their new transition to becoming a full 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Here’s what the money from the fundraiser goes to: “The 501(c)(3) documentation is expensive but will allow the organization to apply for grants…
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Disability.TV Podcast with Andrew Pulrang is a must hear
Listen to this post: Excitement is in the air and on the airwaves. Wait, are they still considered airwaves when you download a podcast? Either way, here’s one you must check out if you’re interested in media representation of disability: the Disability.TV podcast with Andrew Pulrang. It’s the newest addition to Andrew’s super prolific blog, at www.disabilitythinking.blogspot.com.…
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Guest Appearance on Hash It Out With Jane
Listen to this post: Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on the vibrant, exciting podcast called Hash It Out With Jane, a podcast I’ve written about before on this blog. It was a huge honor to be on the show. I’ve listened to almost every episode she’s done. I’m so impressed…
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Faiza Siddiqui’s “Diary of a Headcase” and the wisdom of a community
Listen to this post: I’ve been told countless times (or maybe not that often, but I can’t remember) that it’s a damn good thing I had my speech therapy degree before developing impairments from traumatic brain injury. When I tell someone about a new strategy I have for improving my day, it’s amazing how often people…
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Critique of PBS’s “Best Kept Secret” autism documentary
Listen to this post: In September, 2013, PBS released “Best Kept Secret.” You can check out info around the film at www.pbs.org/pov/bestkeptsecret. The film is now streamable on some paid sites. But I’m not writing this to recommend the film. Because I actually don’t recommend it. PBS’s brief synopsis: “In ‘Best Kept Secret,’ Janet Mino, who has taught a…