Category: Community News

  • I heart brains swag

    Listen to this post: I know that t-shirt campaigns as fundraisers are all the rage right now. And they’re great. You donate to an important cause, and then you get to wear a symbol of that cause for even more awareness-raising. Here’s me showing off one of my recent t-shirt fundraiser scores. This one is…

  • Acting/Filmmaking program at ReAct Studios

    Listen to this post: Are you Canadian or know someone who is? Please check out this call for acting training. It’s in Canada so while you’re there getting your training, they’re paying you to be there. Sigh. [Image description: ReAct Studios logo in comic book style.] Everything below is directly from their website and application. Find the application at https://reactcanada.wordpress.com/apply/  …

  • 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…

  • Have you read Musings Of An Angry Black Womyn yet?

    Listen to this post: Yesterday gave us of lots of 25th anniversary of the ADA celebrations. It’s a big milestone. You can go online and find countless stories, blog posts, and articles that celebrate the ADA fully, celebrate it with a touch of “but we still have lots of work to do,” and non-celebrations of the…

  • Don’t Ask Disabled People These Questions: Video

    Listen to this post: Ever the critic that I am, I’m going to post a video here that I really enjoyed watching but start you off with critiques of it. BBC Three in the UK produced a lovely, short video called “Stupid Questions Not to Ask a Disabled Person.” The premise is wonderful. I love all…