Category: Community News

  • #Nogrouphome

    Listen to this post:  This family portrait: [Image description: A professional family portrait of Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, her husband, and their children. They all wear dark t-shirts and blue jeans. Smiles range from serene to exuberant.] It would be interesting to ask people what they see when they look at this picture. I think I see…

  • The Odd Bird blog–check it out!

    Listen to this post: I’ve heard things like, “She is one odd bird” to describe someone who’s different. But it doesn’t often come out in a positive way. Probably, it’s not meant to. Some folks take strange pleasure in pointing out others who they think are weirdos, pieces of work, and odd birds. I got on the…

  • KBOO Community Radio interview

    Listen to this post: I’m a big fans of community media in all its forms. I’m currently taking classes to become a Producer at Portland Community Media. We hope to film more Very Special Episodes there. And I definitely also want to have a disability culture program there on TV. Because do we have one? I…

  • 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…

  • 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…