Monthly Archives: April 2014

The Great British Paraorchestra & Genghis Blues

Listen 58 min The British Paraorchestra is the world’s first professional ensemble for disabled musicians.  Founded in 2012, this 26 piece orchestra aspires to the highest quality while accommodating the needs of its eclectic musicians. Britain’s Channel 4 made a … Continue reading

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Exclusion and Disability

By Alex Bradshaw Originally published in Z Magazine on March 26, 2014 Those at the top of the U.S. economic pyramid continue to benefit from the economic and social exclusion of disabled people. The more marginalized groups can be pushed … Continue reading

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Bed Bugs, Other Pests and Disability

Listen 28 min Everyone hates it when the bedbugs come.  By law, the landlord should arrange and pay for eradication.  There’s two government agencies who could show up to inspect and advise you, the Public Health Department and Code Enforcement.  … Continue reading

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Forced Drugging of Mentally Disabled People

Listen 28 minutes Two days before this program, Ivan Lopez killed four people and then himself at the Fort Hood army base in Texas.  The very next day, Pennsylvania Republican Representative Tim Murphy held a hearing on a bill which … Continue reading

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