Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Next Generation

  Go here to listen. (29 min) The Next Generation of disability advocates and academics are coming to Pushing Limits this week.   Join us for frank talk about the dangers and benefits of technology, stories of prejudice and victory, … Continue reading

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Disabled Vets: Homeless for the Holidays

Listen  (Part 1 – 28 min) Listen (Part 2 – 28 min) A look into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the reintegration of our vets at home.  Host & Producer Shelley Berman joins disabled vet Steve Howdyshell for a look … Continue reading

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My MediCaid Matters Rally, D.C. & S.F.

On September 21, activists led by ADAPT and 90 allied organizations rallied in support of Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) which is slated for deep cuts by the Super Committee on Budget Cuts– both Dems and Republicans.  Pushing Limits Producer, Marissa … Continue reading

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Disability Macabre

Macabre trailer Listen (28 min) We take up the Crip Side of the Crypt!     After near-death experiences,  the male gender as a disability and the creepy side of disability justice.   The Dark Crip is lurking and may … Continue reading

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The Mastocytosis Blues

Listen 29 min She was suddenly very sick with mysterious symptoms.  Even her friends lifted an eyebrow when she insisted it had something to do with exposure to chlorine.  She was living on crackers and still couldn’t get the doctors … Continue reading

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