Tag: accessible media

  • Renegades on PBS: Disabled historical figures in the US

    Listen to this post: Renegades is a documentary short series about disabled icons premiering on PBS for American Masters. Hosted by award-winning musician and disability rights champion Lachi, Renegades premieres Tuesdays, October 1 – October 29 on American Masters’ YouTube channel, PBS.org, and the PBS App. The world premiere was hosted at the Kennedy Center on…

  • Access Reframed: Expanding Access with Captions

    Listen to this post: I’m so excited to be invited back to speak on a panel hosted by Full Spectrum Features, All Senses Go, BACKBONES, and LaGrish! The 2020 panels on d/Deaf and disabled filmmakers and on film festival accessibility and equity were really cool, and it was an honor to be on one of…

  • Pigeonhole Podcast 36: Sounds from the farm

    Listen to this post: Today, a couple of audio described super short films I made in summer 2020 at Sunflower Farm. I’ve been volunteering there since shortly after the pandemic was declared. All of the organic produce and eggs get donated to food pantries and shelters, and the farm operates year-round on a fully-volunteer basis.…

  • ADA31 Lead On Celebrize! Celebrate & Recognize Non-Apparent Disabilities

    Listen to this post: I’ve been to a few celebrations to honor the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary over the years. I bet for people who’ve never been, they figure we sit around and say that laws are cool. But that’s not what those events are! They include stories of continued ableism in the face…

  • Pigeonhole Podcast 31: Welcome to AAC Town

    Listen to this post: I’m beyond delighted to introduce you to another disabled-created and hosted podcast, AAC Town. AAC stands for alternative and augmentative communication, which they define in many ways across the episodes. But this isn’t just a technical podcast or a show only for people who already know they’re interested in learning about…