Monthly Archives: July 2010

20th Anniversary of the ADA

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Adrienne

By Adrienne Lauby A few days ago, I heard of a 90 year old woman who refused an IV line because the doctor said she would have to go into a hospital if she had it put in. She wanted … Continue reading →

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Morningstar Vancil

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Adrienne

LISTEN (28 min) Morningstar Vancil photo courtesy Fabled Asp To celebrate 2010, The Year of Honoring Lesbians With Disabilities, Morningstar Vancil speaks candidly about her life as a lesbian stage-3 cancer survivor. Vancil is a butch activist dyke of mixed … Continue reading →

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Arnieville Protest of CA Budget Cuts

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Adrienne

Listen (28 min) At the Arnieville Tent City people with disabilities and seniors engage in a living protest against the continued cuts in California’s human services. Two weeks long and counting… Photo of Bruce Allison and Jon Reed by Helen … Continue reading →

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