Badass Quote: Carla Charter
“ADA was just three letters to me until I had a disability. Then it became a lifeline to my independence.” My name is Carla Charter. I am a … Continue Reading Badass Quote: Carla Charter
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Media Partner #58: California State Independent Living Council
We’re very thankful for the support of the California State Independent Living Council (SILC)! The SILC is an 18-member council, appointed by the Governor, to represent persons with disabilities throughout … Continue Reading Media Partner #58: California State Independent Living Council
People We Love: Corbett Joan OToole
The Disability Visibility Project is delighted to have a guest blog post by writer/activist/historian/ researcher Corbett Joan OToole. This piece depicts the very real barriers faced by wheelchair users for basic … Continue Reading People We Love: Corbett Joan OToole
Disability Visibility Project: Lisa Meeks and Greg Moorehead
On August 14, 2014, Dr. Lisa Meeks and Dr. Gregory Moorehead recorded their conversation at StoryCorps Chicago. Both Lisa and Greg work with students with disabilities in graduate health science … Continue Reading Disability Visibility Project: Lisa Meeks and Greg Moorehead
Disability History: Bernadette Rivard, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Bernadette Rivard was born with cerebral palsy in 1931. Unlike many children with disabilities who were institutionalized, her family raised her at home and included her in community life. As … Continue Reading Disability History: Bernadette Rivard, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Deaf South Asian Americans: Shaji’s First Day
The Disability Visibility Project loves it when people reach out to us and share their projects on disability history. Sarika D. Metha is a Producer for APA Compass on KBOO 90.7 FM, specializing … Continue Reading Deaf South Asian Americans: Shaji’s First Day
Media Partner #54: Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities
We’re fortunate to have the Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities as our 54th media partner! From EAPD’s website: The Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) is a non-partisan, non-profit … Continue Reading Media Partner #54: Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities
Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 3
The following are some excerpts from an interview conducted by Alice Wong, Project Coordinator of the DVP, with Mia Mingus on August 23, 2014 at StoryCorps San Francisco. This is … Continue Reading Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 3
Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 2
The following are some excerpts from an interview conducted by Alice Wong, Project Coordinator of the DVP, with Mia Mingus on August 23, 2014 at StoryCorps San Francisco. This is … Continue Reading Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 2
Media Partner #53: I’m the Evidence
I’m the Evidence/Mental Health Campaign (ITE/MH) is a campaign to raise awareness about how each of us can positively impact the lives of people in mental health recovery, by honoring … Continue Reading Media Partner #53: I’m the Evidence
Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 1
The following are some excerpts from an interview conducted by Alice Wong, Project Coordinator of the DVP, with Mia Mingus on August 23, 2014 at StoryCorps San Francisco. This is … Continue Reading Disability Visibility Project: Mia Mingus, Part 1
Guest Blog Post: Problematizing the Down Syndrome & Selective Abortion Debate
Jihan Abbas Originally posted August 29, 2014 from: http://communityresearcher.blogspot.com/2014/08/problematizing-down-syndrome-selective.html Richard Dawkins caused controversy last week for an offensive tweet about Down syndrome, prenatal screening and selective abortion. In what is … Continue Reading Guest Blog Post: Problematizing the Down Syndrome & Selective Abortion Debate
Media Partner #52: Mike Ervin, aka Smart Ass Cripple
The Disability Visibility Project loves all types of cripples and Mike Ervin is one of the best bloggers that gives an unvarnished, most un-inspiring look at the disability experience. From … Continue Reading Media Partner #52: Mike Ervin, aka Smart Ass Cripple
Disability History: Protesting Sub-Minimum Wages for People with Disabilities
Message by John G. Paré Jr., Executive Director for Advocacy and Policy, National Federation of the Blind on their Facebook page on August 29, 2014: Yesterday ADAPT, APSE, LPA, NCIL, NFB, and … Continue Reading Disability History: Protesting Sub-Minimum Wages for People with Disabilities
Ableism & Sex Abuse: Interview with Heather Ure
In 2010, administrators at Sparksman Middle School (near Huntsville, Alabama) used a 14-year old girl with special needs as ‘bait’ to catch a 16-year old male, also a student with … Continue Reading Ableism & Sex Abuse: Interview with Heather Ure
“Disability & Murder: Victim Blaming at Its Worst” by Stella Young
The death of a disabled adult or child is a global problem. Too often, the media and ‘well-meaning’ allies express support and sympathy for the perpetrators rather than the actual … Continue Reading “Disability & Murder: Victim Blaming at Its Worst” by Stella Young