Monthly Archives: March 2013

Disability: Can We Make a Joke?

Listen (29 min) We’re the ones making the jokes these days, with comics coming out and proud about their disabilities.   This has changed the state of comedic art in relationship to disability.  But, how much?  And, what remains the same? … Continue reading

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Race and Disability

LISTEN 29 min Free phones Race & Disability.  Two powerful words.  Two reasons for discrimination and prejudice.  Two labels for mass movements that have empowered many to work for change. We broach the topic of how movements for racial equality … Continue reading

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Free Telephones

by Shelley Bergum The California Telephone Access Program is hosting an Information and Resource Fair at the Ed Roberts Center in Berkeley on Wednesday, March 20 from 9:00 to 2:00 pm.  You can get a free hearing screening from 9:00 … Continue reading

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