#ADA25 at the White House
On July 20, 2015, President Obama spoke in the East Room of the White House about the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many members of the disability … Continue Reading #ADA25 at the White House
DVP Interview on KALW radio!!
Wow, the Disability Visibility Project is thrilled to hear another story recorded for our project broadcast on public radio. Many thanks to local San Francisco public radio station KALW 91.7 FM … Continue Reading DVP Interview on KALW radio!!
Q&A with Cathy Kudlick and Fran Osborne, Part Two
For the first time, an exhibit on the landmark 504 sit in that took place in 1997, “Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights,” in will be shown July 26-December … Continue Reading Q&A with Cathy Kudlick and Fran Osborne, Part Two
Q&A with Cathy Kudlick and Fran Osborne, Part One
For the first time, an exhibit on the landmark 504 sit in that took place in 1997, “Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights,” in will be shown … Continue Reading Q&A with Cathy Kudlick and Fran Osborne, Part One
Alice Wong: Angry ADA Minute 7/15/15
Alice Wong, Founder and Project Coordinator of the Disability Visibility Project recorded her ‘Angry ADA Minute’ for the Disability Minute Series for public radio station KUAF for broadcast on July 15, 2015 … Continue Reading Alice Wong: Angry ADA Minute 7/15/15
7/14: Disability Narrative Imperative Panel
To honor ADA25, the Disability Visibility Project will participate in Lights! Camera! Access! 2.0 July 13 & 14; 1-6 pm ET — to increase disability-inclusive diversity employment, improve portrayals and achieve access … Continue Reading 7/14: Disability Narrative Imperative Panel
7/15 Twitter Chat on Social Media & #DisabilityStories
Wow!! The Disability Visibility Project is thrilled to partner with the National Museum of American History‘s day-long global Twitter conversation on #DisabilityStories! Throughout the entire day on July 15, 2015, the … Continue Reading 7/15 Twitter Chat on Social Media & #DisabilityStories
Our ADA Stories
It’s less than 2 months until the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 2015!! The Disability Visibility Project is proud to partner with the National Council on Independent … Continue Reading Our ADA Stories
Disability Capitol Action Day: A History
Disability Capitol Action Day is an annual event coordinated by The Disability Action Coalition as an opportunity for people of cross disabilities and their allies to come together in solidarity for learning, … Continue Reading Disability Capitol Action Day: A History
DVP Presentations on YouTube
Alice Wong, Project Coordinator and Founder of the Disability Visibility Project, recently gave two video presentations about the project at two events this year. On March 6, 2015, Alice presented at … Continue Reading DVP Presentations on YouTube
DVP Interview: Meriah Nichols and Alice Wong
Below are some excerpts of an interview with Meriah Nichols and Alice Wong for the Disability Visibility Project. Their interview was recorded at StoryCorps San Francisco on November 1, 2014. These … Continue Reading DVP Interview: Meriah Nichols and Alice Wong
What is the challenge to having a disability? By Lorre Leon Mendelson
What is the challenge to having a disability? Lorre Leon Mendelson April 13, 2015 What is the challenge to having a disability? Nothing. People I’ve met with disabilities don’t view disability as … Continue Reading What is the challenge to having a disability? By Lorre Leon Mendelson
DVP Interview: Jessie Lorenz and Herb Levine
Jessie Lorenz, Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco interviewed her friend and former Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco, Herb Levine at … Continue Reading DVP Interview: Jessie Lorenz and Herb Levine
DVP Day at StoryCorps Chicago: 4/11, 5/7
Spring has sprung and the Disability Visibility Project wants your story! Are you a professional with a disability who has noticed the positive changes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, yet realizes … Continue Reading DVP Day at StoryCorps Chicago: 4/11, 5/7
Disability Equality is Still Elusive by Amy Sequenzia
The Disability Visibility Project is a HUGE fan of autistic activist Amy Sequenzia. She kindly gave us permission to re-blog a piece first published by the Autism Women’s Network on December … Continue Reading Disability Equality is Still Elusive by Amy Sequenzia
DVP Interview: Emily Smith Beitiks and Stanley K. Yarnell
Emily Smith Beitiks interviewed longtime family friend Stanley K. Yarnell at StoryCorps San Francisco on October 23, 2014. Below are approximate excerpts from their conversation. On Stanley’s progressive visual impairment … Continue Reading DVP Interview: Emily Smith Beitiks and Stanley K. Yarnell