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Book review: I had brain surgery, what’s your excuse?
Listen to this post: The weirdest thing happens when people trip near me. They laugh nervously and say, “And I don’t even have an excuse like you do!” Insert extra chuckle there for good measure. It’s not really needed, that extra laugh. I mean, I don’t even trip that much. I’m never sure why people say…
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The Genius of Caring Alzheimers Documentary on Kickstarter
Listen to this post: This fundraising business can start to feel super competitive. I want to all the reach potential backers on the planet first, hog the money for my project, and smile all the way to the bank. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, one of the most satisfying things…
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BIRRDsong Speakers Panel bringing story to public schools
Listen to this post: While I’m highlighting work that peers with brain injury do, let me tell you about a gem here in Portland: BIRRDsong (Brain-injury Information Referral and Resource Development). BIRRDsong is a non-profit serving the Portland Metro area. It started in 2004 when a handful of brain injury survivors and family members talked about…
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The Brain Injury Peer Visitor Association
Listen to this post: As you know, one reason we’re making “Who Am I To Stop It” is because people with brain injuries are so often isolated. The documentary gives more people a chance to get their stories and experiences out to the public. And it asks viewers to reflect on the ways that our fascination with…
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Who Am I To Stop It is loud
Listen to this post: There’s some work coming out of Australia that I love and admire a lot. Comedian and activist Stella Young with her fine work and her eloquent challenge to finding disabled people inspiring comes immediately to mind. Despite some serious protesting, the ABC in Australia still dumped the Ramp Up website. Fortunately, this incredible…