Category Archives: Leah Gardner

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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Care Giving: Naomi Ortiz & The East Bay Center for the Blind

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Adrienne

Listen (29 min)   Those of us who live with a disability are often typecast as burdens.  Because we’re limited in some ways, the ways we give to others and participate in community work often go unnoticed.   Naomi Ortiz … Continue reading →

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Spoken Word by Writers, Musicians and Radio Artists with Disabilities

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Adrienne

Listen 58 min KPFA Guests include Jean Stewart, Lateef Mcleod, Beatriz Herrera, Leah Gardner, Leroy F. Moore Jr, and Avotcja.   See their photos below, illustrating Lateef’s poem.  This is a fund drive program.  Don’t miss the depth and passion of … Continue reading →

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Pushing Limits Goes to the Dogs

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Adrienne

Listen Who only wishes for you to succeed? Who only wants to fulfill your every need? Who will be there through thick or thin? Your mother?  Think again. It’s those guide dogs and service dogs, People. When you’re down they … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Adrienne

Listen (28 min) Fireworks.  Parties.  Ceremonies.  A day off work for many.  These are the various shades of Independence Day.  Hosts Leah Gardner and Jacob Lesner-Buxton celebrate freedom while discussing things that may threaten our sense of independence.   Our guests … 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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“Music By Prudence” & Moments in Disability History

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Adrienne

Listen: May 4, 2-3 pm PST KPFA And the Oscar for Best Documentary Short goes to…..  “Music by Prudence!”    We begin this program with the story of an incredible singer from a school for disabled people in Zimbabwe and … 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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Disability and the Occupy Movement

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Adrienne

Listen (28 min) The “Occupy” movement with a disability slant . . . a heavy disability slant.  Organizer Marg Hall analyzes current events happening almost literally on our back yards. Stephanie Miyashiro talks about sitting mere yards in front of … 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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