Category Archives: Activism

Disability Summertime

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Adrienne

We jump into summer by talking with people who are making seasonal activities accessible to those with disabilities. Rachael A Zubal-Ruggieri has a passion for comic books and helped start the “Cripping the Comic Con” at Syracuse University. This bi-annual … Continue reading →

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Mental Disability Surveillance

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) Friday, February 17, 2:30 pm PST This week, a national CDC study found that nearly 3 in 5 (57%) of teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 — double that of boys.  This is a … Continue reading →

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The End of One Year; The Beginning of Another

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Adrienne

Listen We bid farewell (we‘ll let you decide if it’s fond or not) to 2022, by talking about the past year with activists from throughout North America. In Los Angeles, Cynde Soto successfully advocated with others to get an accessible … Continue reading →

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Alliances between Senior and Disability Groups

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Adrienne

Listen Ashton Applewhite We explore alliances between senior and disability communities.  From the outside, it seems both groups would be perfect partners in advocating for social change. Both groups are affected by challenges such as accessing accessible housing, healthcare, and … Continue reading →

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Vote For Your Life

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Adrienne

Listen:  October 21, 2:30-3 pm PDT,  KPFA Nick Feldman arrested in a 2009 protest with a sign “Feel the Power of the Disability Vote.”. Photo by Steve Rhodes, courtesy of Disability Rights California and UDWA Weather’s getting colder.  November’s drawing … Continue reading →

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Reproductive Justice and Disability

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Adrienne

Listen,  Friday, September 9, 2:30 pm PDT, KPFA, 94.1 fm in Northern California Patty Berne The clamor about the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke Roe v. Wade and allow the states to make their own rules about a woman’s reproductive … Continue reading →

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Neil Marcus – In Memoriam

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Adrienne

Neil Marcus leaning against a dark reflective background, on which we see his reflection. Courtesy of Neil Marcus and Gary Ivanek. Today we celebrate the life of actor and playwright, Neil Marcus who died last November.  Born with dystonia, a … Continue reading →

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Advisory Committees – What Are They Good For?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Adrienne

Friday, March 25, 2:30-3 pm, PDT  at KPFA Radio   Many nursing homes, transportation agencies, senior services, housing authorities and other groups that heavily impact people with disabilities have Advisory Committees. And, low income and disabled people are often asked … Continue reading →

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“Disability, Aging and Power” (PG&E Shut Offs)

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Adrienne

Friday, January 3, 2:30-3 pm PST on KPFA radio. Are you mad as hell about the PG&E shutoffs? Did you, or someone you know, endure a nightmare scenario, trying to navigate disability-or-age-related power needs during a PG & E or … Continue reading →

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“Such a Pretty Girl” with Nadina LaSpina (funddrive edition)

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Adrienne

For this program, we bring back long-time disability activist, Nadina LaSpina, to talk more about her memoir, Such a Pretty Girl: a Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride. LaSpina has worked with several disability activist groups including ADAPT, Disabled … Continue reading →

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