Category Archives: Activism

Tell Me The Number Before Infinity

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Adrienne

Listen (59 min)Becky and Dena Taylor’s book tells the story of a girl with a quirky mind, an eccentric family, and oh yes, a disability. Born premature, Becky was given the usual prognosis “probably going to be blind, deaf and … Continue reading →

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Tell Congress to Support the ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Adrienne

Shaman Woman’s an activist. Shaman Woman’s a person living with diabetes. Shaman Woman’s a homeless person. And Shaman Woman’s a lawyer.

Listen and meet this remarkable woman. Continue reading →

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Sacramento Politics with Marty Omoto

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, November 16, 2:30 pm  KPFA Marty Omoto watches the inner workings of the Sacramento governmental structure as an advocate/reporter, particularly as it affects people with disabilities.  He advises and reports on this through his California Disability-Senior Community Action Network … Continue reading →

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Direct Action Disability Style with Stephanie Thomas of ADAPT

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, September 28, 2-3 pm PST, KPFA radio If you’re finding a determination for resistance, a rage to protect vulnerable humans, or wishing for the joy of community strength; maybe it’s time for some direct action. Stephanie Thomas, a long-time … Continue reading →

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Congo Handicap with Francine Atosha Mbusa

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) Although the eastern part of her country is engulfed in civil war, Francine Atosha Mbusa lives, works and takes empowering action in exactly that region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).   The government of the DRC … Continue reading →

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Independence 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) Shelley Berman hosts a different view of Independence Day, through the heart-felt viewpoint of Disabled Native American Activist, Mercedes Trippo. Other disabled folks chime in on the question, “From what would you like to be Independent?” Shelley’s … Continue reading →

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Disability Thinking with Andrew Pulrang

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) In these days of Trumpism and the virtual political domination by the political right, we turn to public intellectual, Andrew Pulrang, for a perspective on disability life, ideas, identity, culture and politics. Eddie Ytuarte hosts. Andrew Pulrang … Continue reading →

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Youth and Disability with Jamie Caron

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, May 4, 2:30 pm PDT, KPFA In the wake of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida., youth activists have taken center stage as never before.   Disability activists made history with last summer’s ADAPT protests of the Medi-Care cuts … Continue reading →

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Homelessness and Disability Rights

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen 29 min On April 5, 2018 a Federal judge in San Francisco heard arguments against evicting the 125+ people of a Sebastopol Road homeless camp in Santa Rosa. The camp residents asked the judge to issue a temporary restraining … Continue reading →

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s.e. smith on Disability

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, February 2, 2:30 pm PST on KPFA radio Writer, agitator, and commentator s.e. smith* joins us for the half hour.   Based in Northern California, s.e. smith has a journalistic focus on social issues, particularly gender, prison reform, disability rights, … Continue reading →

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