Archive for October, 2007

On June 2 and 3 of this year, the Gaia Arts Center in downtown Berkeley held the Superfest 27. According to their website, Superfest is the longest running International Disability Film Festival. Sponsored by Culture!Disability!Talent! (CDT), a non-profit organization made up of performers, artists, and media makers with disabilities and their supporters, Superfest had...
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Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each...
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Many Americans with free time nowadays may find themselves perusing You-Tube.  Although I cannot say that this is one of my favourite sites (it can be difficult to navigate), on occassion I have found some great video clips.  The clips below offer striking examples of how effective and influential video can be on  the perception of disability.  The following link...
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Just a quick update.  Podcast #8 discussed the State Children’s Health Insurance Program or SCHIP bill. Citing that the legislation would not address those families most in need and that the legislation was the first steps towards government-run healthcare, the President vetoed the legislation. In response, the House pushed for an over-ride vote for October...
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Day in Washington- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each...
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Having recently purchased a new home and been involved in the rather time consuming process of moving I have to admit to being somewhat remiss in my duties as a podcaster and blogger.  I only recently saw this link to my blog from Ron Graham’s blog Access Ability regarding transcripts for podcasts. My apologies...
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Article from ‘Backtage – The Actor’s Resource’ The link above includes the responses from several Latino actors and others in the film and television business for their thoughts on the industry — from obstacles and expectations through inspirations and successes and advice. What is interesting is how much their replies mirror some of the frustrations...
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I have to admit that I’ve been a long time supporter of Sesame Street. Like many other children both in the United States and abroad, I grew up with Big Bird, Oscar, Bert and Ernie; I remember when Gordon and Susan adopted baby Miles and when Luis and Maria got married. I remember Linda...
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