Category Archives: Community

“Plain Jane – The Shockumentary”

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Adrienne

Jane Hash Today’s show features Plain Jane: The Shockumentary, a film by Jane Hash, who is anything but plain. Join host Mark Romoser as he talks with Jane Hash. Find out why it’s called the Shockumentary. Spoiler alert: Mermaids are … 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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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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Envisioning a S.F. Disability Center

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen (28 min) Sometimes it seems as though every community in the world has a community and cultural center here in the Bay Area. But what about the disability community? The Paul K. Longmore Institute at San Francisco State is … 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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Hearing Loss with Punk Rocker, Kathy Peck

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) You remember when the Bay Area was filled with the sounds of punk rock?  So does our guest Kathy Peck.  She played bass for the San Francisco all-woman band The Contractions.  Surprise!  All those loud shows led … 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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