Category Archives: Education

Disabled Artists in South Africa, Trump on Disability

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Adrienne

Friday, March 31, 2017, 2:30 pm PDT, KPFA Josh Elwood talks with Mitch Jeserich about President Trump’s attitude toward disability.  Then, we seek out disabled and deaf artists in South Africa with Leroy F. Moore Jr. and Simon Manda. Leroy … Continue reading →

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Summer Camps for People with Disabilities

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min) Suzanne Stoltz, a many-year participant at a MDA camp, charts the political underbelly of the disability summer camp experience.   Summer camp for kids is usually perceived as a fun time where participants socialize, play, run, and … Continue reading →

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Transcript: American Sign Language and Deaf Communication

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Adrienne

Eddie Ytuarte: Good afternoon this is Eddie Ytuarte here on Pushing Limits on KPFA at Berkeley. This is disability radio by people with disabilities and for disabilities, but this program though, especially we like to have it appeal to all … Continue reading →

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Music, Disability & Society, Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Adrienne

Friday, Oct 18, 2:30 pm PST KPFA Disability music scholar Alex Lubet returns for more conversation about “adaptive music.” Eddie Ytuarte hosts as Lubet discusses contemporary musicians like Bruce Langhorne, Rick Allen, Bill Clements and the Vancouver Adaptive Music Studio. … Continue reading →

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Two Community Bridge-Building Workshops at KPFA

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Adrienne

At KPFA – For KPFA Wed. May 29th 6:30 – 9:00pm Sat. June 1st 3:00 – 5:30 pm Facilitated by Alternatives to Violence REGISTRATION INFO: **Space is limited. Advanced Registration required** To register, call Adrienne at: 707) 795-2890 or email … Continue reading →

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Fat, Fit and Disabled

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Adrienne

Listen  29 minutes Three women take a frank look at a fitness challenge geared towards fat people.  They talk about how weight interacts with their disabilities.  And how the judgment and disdain of society toward fat people gets in the … Continue reading →

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FAIR Education Act

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Adrienne

Listen 28 min. The FAIR Education Act took affect in January of this year. You’ve probably heard of it in the context of a vicious attack by the right wing over it’s requirement to teach lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender … Continue reading →

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Tricky Terrain for International Students with Disabilities

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Adrienne

LISTEN (28 min) How do two disabled international post-secondary students feel about their experiences navigating the tricky terrain of life inside and out of the university? Encouraged or discouraged?  Irina Anisimova and Cpt. Bobby Quamar bring their stories and personal … Continue reading →

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Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Adrienne

Listen 28 min “Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So,”  Mark Vonnegut’s new book takes up where his first memoir, “The Eden Express” left off.  Here are more adventures in living with a mental disability while working as … Continue reading →

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Beyond the IEP

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Adrienne

(Individualized Educational Program) Listen Cynthia Molina and Christine Zimmerman, mother-advocates for students with disabilities in Oakland’s Programs for Exceptional Children talks with cohosts Eddie Ytuarte and Leah Gardner. What is it in the institutional culture that helps students succeed beyond … Continue reading →

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