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Texas Fight Club Reflects Continued Failure of State Disability Policy

While some readers may find the above video shocking, anyone who has half-way paid attention to recent happenings related to disability issues in the state of Texas won't be surprised at all. Several months ago we began hearing about the personnel issues with staff working at Texas state schools (institutions). it turned out that dozens of employees had once been fired or disciplined for abuse and or neglect of those living at state institutions and then were rehired again. And now videos su...

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[ Sat, 16 May 2009 22:08:20 -0700 ]

Satire: Use Your Stimulus Check To Buy PWD An Agent!

I was lying in bed last night watching "Serendipity" which somehow misses being a good film, despite having a lot of my favorite actors in it. This gave me a lot of time to consider which tiny, or not so tiny, want or need from my ever-expanding list I might satisfy, using next month's extra stimulus money.Though the list was crowded, nothing really seemed like the One Thing. It was too bad, I thought to myself, that disabled people as a group were always so poor. Otherwise we could pool our m...

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[ Fri, 01 May 2009 15:39:58 -0700 ]

Pop Culture Thursday: My Strange Fascination With "Breaking Bad"

In a strange way, the most authentic representation of disability on TV right now is American Movie Classics' "Breaking Bad", and not just because the son is played by disabled actor R.J. Mitte, although that helps. Mitte's Flynn is a multi-faceted character who is doing his best to grow up and away as everything he's always known about his family comes apart. It's a strange claim to make about a family drama/dark heist comedy, but I can't miss it. For one thing, BB begins where a lot of dra...

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[ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:45:02 -0700 ]

Ray Sandford Declares "Guarded Victory" for MindFreedom Ray Campaign

Several months ago I posted news about Ray Sandford, a man from Minnesota who was undergoing forced electric shock treatments because of his mental illness. An organization called Mind Freedom" has been supporting Ray's efforts to end this involuntary treatment. This update comes via a press release issued by the organization late last week. The text of the release follows: The bad news is that this morning, 15 April 2009, Ray Sandford of Minnesota had another involuntary, outpatient elect...

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[ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:59:03 -0700 ]

Cooperation Sings in "Autism: The Musical"

I don't know what I was expecting from a film called "Autism: The Musical." It was just a title that attracted my attention, even as a dark-humored part of me wanted to suggest that it should be a rock opera to better accomodate all the head-banging. Yeah, yeah, I know. Elaine Hall founded the Miracle Project to use her theater-directing skills to enhance the journey that began when she found out her adopted son Neal was autistic. The miracle project is designed to help autistic kids express the...

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[ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:34:16 -0700 ]

Pop Culture Thursday "The Rockford Files" and "Rescue Me"

Something old and something new for my pop-culture report this week. It really is heartening how much more of the disability experience can be found on DVD of late. Watching childhood favorites can be a mixed bag, even when you aren't trying to be Social Security Cultural Critic. Some of them just don't hold up to informed scrutiny(Most of the Star Wars trilogy) the discovery of irony(Batman as played by Burt Ward and Adam West) or just the fact that watching vans blow up isn't your idea of a g...

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[ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:44:32 -0700 ]

Guide Dogs & Getting Hired - The March Issue of DisabilityNation

The March issue of DisabilityNation is finally here and features coverage of the latest news and interviews focusing on issues important to people with disabilities. If you're looking for work right now you know that finding employment is difficult because of the downturn in the economy. Fortunately, if you're a person with a disability there is a new web site that might be able to help. GettingHired launched just over 3 months ago and is already providing an outstanding service for those of us ...

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[ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:10:57 -0700 ]

UK Children's Host's One Arm Creates TV Controversy

I was slow to hear about the situation with BBC children's television host Cerrie Burnell. Several online friends had mentioned some parents' tendencies to want to sanitize kids' lives from all but the most Disney-fied realities, but that could apply to anything from a racy web page to blowback from an appearance on an adult television program, as when the actor who used to star on Blue's Clues appeared on the gritty crime drama Homicide: Life on the Street. (Not as Steve; I could see why that'd...

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[ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:29:21 -0700 ]

Why I Really Didn't Like "How's Your News?"

I really hoped I would dig How's Your News?, even if liking the MTV chatfest puts me on the same side as curmudgeonly media critic Tom Shales, who has failed to spot a trend or have an original thought since Poppy and Bar went back to Kennebunkport. I didn't have to worry about that, since I found every moment of News more painful than the one before, despite my generally positive feelings about people with disabilities doing man-on-the-street interviews. ...

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[ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:38:51 -0700 ]

Why I Really Didn't Like "How's Your News?"

I really hoped I would dig How's Your News?, even if liking the MTV chatfest puts me on the same side as curmudgeonly media critic Tom Shales, who has failed to spot a trend or have an original thought since Poppy and Bar went back to Kennebunkport. I didn't have to worry about that, since I found every moment of News more painful than the one before, despite my generally positive feelings about people with disabilities doing man-on-the-street interviews. ...

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[ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:38:51 -0700 ]

SNL Drops Gov. Patterson Parity, Who's Laughing?

I must admit that prior to the Presidential Election this year I began watching SNL again with the same anticipation and excitement that I did years ago when it was actually worth my time. And, as many Americans probably have, I've not watched it once since November 4th. If I needed any confirmation that my decision to spend my Saturday nights on more useful activities was the right one, this skit provides just that. Sure, for those of you who will tell me to get over it, there are certainly a f...

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[ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:06:32 -0700 ]

SNL Drops Gov. Patterson Parity, Who's Laughing?

I must admit that prior to the Presidential Election this year I began watching SNL again with the same anticipation and excitement that I did years ago when it was actually worth my time. And, as many Americans probably have, I've not watched it once since November 4th. If I needed any confirmation that my decision to spend my Saturday nights on more useful activities was the right one, this skit provides just that. Sure, for those of you who will tell me to get over it, there are certainly a f...

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[ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:06:32 -0700 ]

The December Episode of DisabilityNation

DisabilityNation returns with a new episode featuring the latest news from around the disability community, an encore of an interview focusing on the Adaptive Sports Association, an update on future episodes of the show and some new features that are now part of the DisabilityNation phone portal. Download and tune in to this fast-paced information packed episode of DisabilityNation. If you're a regular listener to DisabilityNation, you know that its been almost two months since the last episode...

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[ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:26:30 -0700 ]

The December Episode of DisabilityNation

DisabilityNation returns with a new episode featuring the latest news from around the disability community, an encore of an interview focusing on the Adaptive Sports Association, an update on future episodes of the show and some new features that are now part of the DisabilityNation phone portal. Download and tune in to this fast-paced information packed episode of DisabilityNation. If you're a regular listener to DisabilityNation, you know that its been almost two months since the last episode...

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[ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:26:30 -0700 ]

More Retailers Featuring People With Disabilities in Spots

With the holiday season upon us there are all kinds of new advertisements making the rounds. And, I've noticed a couple that prominently feature people with disabilities. The following ad comes from Best Buy and describes the experience of a Best Buy employee who helped a customer who is blind. Another commercial being run by Kay Jewelers features someone who is deaf. This is certainly positive and good to see. Those of us with disabilities shop for the holidays just like anyone else and...

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[ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:49:09 -0700 ]

More Retailers Featuring People With Disabilities in Spots

With the holiday season upon us there are all kinds of new advertisements making the rounds. And, I've noticed a couple that prominently feature people with disabilities. The following ad comes from Best Buy and describes the experience of a Best Buy employee who helped a customer who is blind. Another commercial being run by Kay Jewelers features someone who is deaf. This is certainly positive and good to see. Those of us with disabilities shop for the holidays just like anyone else and...

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[ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:49:09 -0700 ]

Latest News and Headlines

Tune in to hear the latest news and headlines from the disability community for the week ending November 1, 2008. This newscast features coverage of a Centers for Disease Control study indicating that women with disabilities face higher rates of abuse than women without disabilities. Next, a court in South Korea, in a misguided ruling, has confirmed that only blind people can work as massage therapists. These and other stories are featured in this report. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband ...

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[ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:09:03 -0700 ]

Latest News and Headlines

Tune in to hear the latest news and headlines from the disability community for the week ending November 1, 2008. This newscast features coverage of a Centers for Disease Control study indicating that women with disabilities face higher rates of abuse than women without disabilities. Next, a court in South Korea, in a misguided ruling, has confirmed that only blind people can work as massage therapists. These and other stories are featured in this report. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband ...

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[ Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:09:03 -0700 ]

The October Issue of DisabilityNation

Welcome to the October issue of DisabilityNation. This episode features news and interviews from the disability community. The October issue includes an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, a look at a video project called Many Faces, One Voice and we'll attempt to unravel some of the confusion relating to the ADA Amendments Act. Keep reading to learn more. The U.S. Department of Labor�s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched the PITCH Campaign (Proving Individuals ...

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[ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:53:38 -0700 ]

The October Issue of DisabilityNation

Welcome to the October issue of DisabilityNation. This episode features news and interviews from the disability community. The October issue includes an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, a look at a video project called Many Faces, One Voice and we'll attempt to unravel some of the confusion relating to the ADA Amendments Act. Keep reading to learn more. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched the PITCH Campaign (Proving Individual...

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[ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:53:38 -0700 ]

The Latest News and Headlines from the Disability Community

This short podcast provides you with a look at the latest news and headlines from the disability community. This report covers a number of recent stories including: Sarah Palin says that having a son with a disability has made her a "hard core" pro-lifer. The Student marching band at the Ohio State School for the Blind will march in the 2010 Rose Parade. District of Columbia officials are investigating the death of a man with intellectual disabilities who died after repeated denials for servic...

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[ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:39:18 -0700 ]

The Latest News and Headlines from the Disability Community

This short podcast provides you with a look at the latest news and headlines from the disability community. This report covers a number of recent stories including: Sarah Palin says that having a son with a disability has made her a "hard core" pro-lifer. The Student marching band at the Ohio State School for the Blind will march in the 2010 Rose Parade. District of Columbia officials are investigating the death of a man with intellectual disabilities who died after repeated denials for servic...

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[ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:39:18 -0700 ]

Disability News and DN Announcements

DN73: provides you with some important announcements about DisabilityNation and the latest news and information from around the disability community and features coverage of the following stories: Criticism has caused the governor of Missouri to changed the name of a state agency 2 members of the Minnesota National Guard are accused of torturing and beating a man with intellectual disabilities The Improved Mobility Wheelchair enables outdoor lovers to get back to what they enjoy most People wh...

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[ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:06:00 -0700 ]

Disability News and DN Announcements

DN73: provides you with some important announcements about DisabilityNation and the latest news and information from around the disability community and features coverage of the following stories: Criticism has caused the governor of Missouri to changed the name of a state agency 2 members of the Minnesota National Guard are accused of torturing and beating a man with intellectual disabilities The Improved Mobility Wheelchair enables outdoor lovers to get back to what they enjoy most People wh...

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[ Sun, 19 Oct 2008 11:06:00 -0700 ]

Pop Culture Thursday "My Name Is Earl" and MythBusters

I hope this will be an entertaining Pop Culture Thursday double-header this week. It's funny how that happens sometimes; some weeks there is nothing and now there are two in one day, just out of synchronicity. First, I netflixed the second season of My Name Is Earl because I have come to really like it instead of thinking of it as "that redneck show on before The Office". It's that, of course, but it is a lot more too, and has recently supplied me with a lot of heart and real laugh-out-loud ...

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[ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:53:10 -0700 ]

Pop Culture Thursday "My Name Is Earl" and MythBusters

I hope this will be an entertaining Pop Culture Thursday double-header this week. It's funny how that happens sometimes; some weeks there is nothing and now there are two in one day, just out of synchronicity. First, I netflixed the second season of My Name Is Earl because I have come to really like it instead of thinking of it as "that redneck show on before The Office". It's that, of course, but it is a lot more too, and has recently supplied me with a lot of heart and real laugh-out-loud ...

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[ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:53:10 -0700 ]

In Their Own Words; Reflecting on 25 Years Part II

DN72: In May of 2008 Members of ADAPT celebrated 25 years of advocacy and civil disobedience that has brought awareness to the fact that thousands of people with disabilities are trapped in nursing homes, unable to secure services that would allow them to live independently in the community. As part of that celebration, a special exhibit was published that features photos and narratives, both in written and audio format, providing accounts of the 50 actions that have been held over the organiza...

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[ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:43:16 -0700 ]

In Their Own Words; Reflecting on 25 Years Part II

DN72: In May of 2008 Members of ADAPT celebrated 25 years of advocacy and civil disobedience that has brought awareness to the fact that thousands of people with disabilities are trapped in nursing homes, unable to secure services that would allow them to live independently in the community. As part of that celebration, a special exhibit was published that features photos and narratives, both in written and audio format, providing accounts of the 50 actions that have been held over the organiza...

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[ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:43:16 -0700 ]

In Their Own Words; Reflecting on 25 Years Part I

DN71: Earlier this year Members of ADAPT celebrated 25 years of advocacy and action designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities. As part of that celebration, a special exhibit was published that features photos and narratives, both in written and audio format, providing accounts of the 50 actions that have been held over the organization's 25-year history. ADAPT has a long history of organizing in the disability community and using civil disobedience and similar non- violent direc...

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[ Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:34:08 -0700 ]

Latest News Headlines from the Disability Community

This short podcast provides you with the latest news and information from around the disability community and features coverage of the following stories: a recent court decision based on a law suit in Michigan that says the ADA applies to airlines operating in the United States Progress toward making paper currency accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired China�s efforts to put on its best face during the paralympic games ADAPT�s return to Washington later this month You can al...

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[ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:29:36 -0700 ]

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