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Disability Visibility Podcast
Listen to this post: Remember a few months ago when I did that podcast episode with Alice Wong? We were talking about a big question: Why aren’t there more disabled voices hosting radio shows and podcasts? We also talked about interrogating the word “good.” There’s no inherent goodness to one voice and badness to another.…
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The Hollywood Theatre and movie access
Listen to this post: I talk and write a lot about accessibility and its part in social justice movements. Accessibility is also great for entertainment, news, and just generally being informed and involved. But it’s still so elusive how to get more people and companies on board, especially people who subscribe whole-heartedly to a pull…
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Disability Arts Panel at the White House
Listen to this post: Let me tell you about the Americans with Disabilities and the Arts panel held at the White House to celebrate Deaf and disabled artists and their achievements. It’s part of ongoing series of events all over to honor the 25th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. [Image Description: Screen shot of…
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Lights! Camera! Access! 2.0
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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…