Category: Community News

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Very Special Episodes from Criptiques On Film!

    Listen to this post: Special! There’s a word I don’t like when it’s related to disability. It feels like such a consolation prize. Well, we only recently decided as a nation you should be allowed a public education. So your education will be Special. We don’t think you’re good enough athletes to truly compete. So your competitions will be…