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An Unacceptable Sacrifice: Fatphobia, Ableism, and the COVID-19 Pandemic Finn Gardiner Over the past several weeks, I have encountered online discussions about the coronavirus pandemic that attack fat … Continue Reading Fatphobia, Ableism, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The annual South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals “celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for … Continue Reading Disability Visibility and Erasure at #SXSW
On April 11, 2015, Alice Wong interviewed Yomi Wrong for the Disability Visibility Project at StoryCorps San Francisco. Below are short excerpts from their conversation. On Yomi’s birth, racism, and … Continue Reading DVP Interview: Yomi Wrong and Alice Wong
Below are some excerpts of an interview with Jisun Lee and Alice Wong for the Disability Visibility Project. Their interview was recorded at StoryCorps San Francisco on January 29, 2015. These … Continue Reading DVP Interview: Jisun Lee and Alice Wong
This blog post by Kaley Roosen was published on December 10, 2013 by the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), a Canadian non-profit providing resources on eating disorders & weight … Continue Reading Guest blog post: ‘Whose Body Is It Anyways?’ by Kaley Roosen
This is a GREAT quote from Alana Theriault about changes in the independent living philosophy: The latest incarnation of Independent Living includes increased case management. Don’t ask me how many … Continue Reading People We Love: Alana Theriault, Berkeley, CA