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I had the pleasure of connecting with Khairani Barokka on Twitter after reading an article about an anthology she is co-editing. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! … Continue Reading Interview with writer/artist Khairani Barokka
The following is an interview with Canadian writer Adam Pottle on his recent work of fiction, “The Bus.” Please note that there will be spoilers about the plot and characters … Continue Reading Interview with Adam Pottle on his novella “The Bus”
Below is the program for an event co-organized by the Disability Visibility Project™ that will take place on September 25, 2016 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco, California. Deaf/Disabled … Continue Reading 9/25 DVP Event: Conversation with Deaf and Disabled Artists
Earlier last November the Disability Visibility Project posted a poem by one of our media partners, Susan Mazrui. With her permission, here is a re-post of another poem: Disability: The Power and the Pride. Disability: The Power and … Continue Reading Disability: The Power and the Pride by Susan Mazrui
Poetry has a way of speaking truth to power. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was passed to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To commemorate and … Continue Reading Poetry by Kathryn Carroll
“You Get Proud By Practicing,” is a poem by Laura Hershey that is beloved by many in the disability community. It resonates strongly with the Disability Visibility Project. You can … Continue Reading Poem by Laura Hershey: “You Get Proud By Practicing”
Susan P. Mazrui works in Public Policy at AT&T and has worked in the communications field for the last twenty years. In this capacity, she has presented at numerous conferences … Continue Reading Media Partner #76: Susan P. Mazrui
On August 29, 2014, VSA International announced the winners of their “What is the Disability Experience?” Facebook Contest. VSA is an international organization, provides opportunities for people with disabilities of … Continue Reading Poetry by Susan Mazrui
Today is Labor Day and we have another account from a former Jerry’s Kid. This time, it’s the legendary writer, poet, activist Laura Hershey. This is an account of her … Continue Reading People We Love: Laura Hershey, 1962-2010