Category Archives: Aysha Chadow

Disability in Film with Movie Critic Kristen Lopez ~ Part Two

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen  (29 min) Movie goers are often subjected to portrayals of people with disabilities that reinforce the many stereotypes about them. But film critic Kristen Lopez says some films are bucking this trend and sees hope on the horizon.  Hosts … Continue reading →

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IHSS Electronic Visit Verification: All We Know – and the things we don’t

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, April 20, 2:30-3 pm at KPFA.org Electronic visit verification is a component of the 21st century CURES Act of 2016. It was a sneaky little poison pill added to the act and no one likes it…Except those who believe … Continue reading →

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Disability Goes To The Movies

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Adrienne

Friday, March 15, 2:30 pm, KPFA radio Is disability as portrayed in American popular cinema slowly transforming itself? Are filmmakers getting away from the good old days when a person with a disability was often viewed as a friendly, intellectually-challenged … Continue reading →

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