Episodes
81
Aug. 14, 2024
Reflections 34 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act
Two disability advocates reflect on what the ADA has meant in their lives.
80
July 10, 2024
Managing Mental Illness and the Muse – a Filmmaker's Journey
Philip Brubaker uses experimental films to challenge social perceptions of mental illness
79
June 12, 2024
Go Green for CP’s Nicole Luongo
A conversation with Nicole Luongo her national campaign to raise awareness about cerebral palsy
78
May 8, 2024
Hikers Summiting Peaks with their Wheelchairs
Chris Layne in Colorado and Daniel Wilson in England on the joys of adaptive hiking
77
April 10, 2024
A Woman’s Unusual Journey to Leave a Hospital
Alexis Ratcliff on getting sued by the hospital where she is receiving long-term care
76
March 13, 2024
Celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Join us for a panel discussion moderated by former Disability Rap Host Ana Acton.
75
March 4, 2024
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Panel Discussion
Watch a live recording of Disability Rap!
74
Feb. 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day 2024 with Dan and Viola Dwyer
The creators of The Ginchiest are back with more relationship advice on this Valentine's Day.
73
Jan. 10, 2024
From Patient to Chief: Dr. Michael Alexander
Dr. Alexander on his journey from a polio inpatient to Chief of Rehabilitative Services at duPont Hospital.
72
Dec. 13, 2023
For These ‘Long Haulers,’ Covid Is Still Taking a Toll
Authors on the intersectionality of disability identity, and forging community through the written word.
71
Nov. 9, 2023
Candis Welch, Ms. Wheelchair California 2023
Much more than a beauty queen, Candis is on a mission to bring equitable inclusion to all communities.
70
Oct. 30, 2023
Voters Sue 3 Alabama Counties for Failure to Provide Accessible Absentee Voting Methods
We speak to a plaintiff and an attorney in the case.
69
Oct. 2, 2023
2022 Berkeley City Council Candidate Michai Freeman
Michai shares how segregated education shaped her perceptions of disability and why we need more disabled politicians.
68
Sept. 5, 2023
Jennifer Gasner’s ‘Unexpected Life’ with Friedreich’s Ataxia
Jennifer Gasner discusses her new book, "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis."
67
Aug. 7, 2023
Embodied Inclusion with Andrew Golibersuch
Andrew shares his technique to foster welcoming and inclusive communities through embodiment practices and group discussion.
66
July 4, 2023
Extended Version of Greg Marshall's Interview
This is an extended version of our interview with Greg Marshall, author of 'Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It'
65
July 3, 2023
Greg Marshall’s Discovery of His ‘Leg’
Greg Marshall's coming out journey, first as gay, and later as disabled after discovering in his thirties that he has cerebral palsy
64
June 5, 2023
Life with a Traumatic Brain Injury
FREED consumers tell us how their traumatic brain injuries changed their lives and became their superpowers.
63
May 1, 2023
Ryan Prior on the Covid-19 ‘Long Haul’
A conversation with Ryan Prior, journalist and author, on his research and personal experience with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid.
62
April 3, 2023
Rebroadcast: CalOES's Vance Taylor on Emergency Preparedness
Vance talks with us about the intersection of personal preparedness and community resilience and about the future of disaster management.
55
March 7, 2023
Self-Acceptance and Inclusion: A National Disability Awareness Month Special
We mark National Disability Awareness Month with a conversation about self-acceptance and disability pride.
32
Feb. 7, 2023
The Future of Robotics in Disability Aides
We’re joined by Dan and Viola Dwyer, creators of The Ginchiest to talk about the personal side of receiving caregiving services, and how they see robotics playing a role in creating greater independence for the disability community (and everyone else).
31
Jan. 3, 2023
Social Security Increases and Medi-Cal Expansion
A look at the 8.7 percent increase in all Social Security payments starting this month, and the expansion of who is eligible for Medi-Cal here in California.
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Dec. 6, 2022
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Center for Independent Living
DOR’s Joe Xavier and former Rep. Tony Coelho on the legacy and future of the ADA.