2:30 PM Pacific Time: Fridays
A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.
Blind, Black, and Singin’ the Blues Music from some great musicians including Blind Blake, Ray Charles, Blind Willie McTell, and Blind Willie Johnson. Featuring John Davis, pianist, playing music by Blind Tom, a slave, whose work made his owners rich, and grossed more than any other musician in the 19th century.
February is Black History month. Today we’ll be talking about the upcoming Kuumba Art Show, which focuses on Disabled Artists of color. Guests Sonia Jackson, coordinator of Harambee Educational Council and Family Resource Network of Oakland, Michael B. Loggins, an artist, poet, and author of the new book Fears of Your Life, and music by … Continued
Focus on South Africa: A demonstration against inferior education and lack of opportunity for deaf children; mainstream vs. seperate education for children with disabilities from a South African perspective; and the differences between what deaf people want and what people with other disabilities want in children’s education. Produced by Disability Radio World Wide with Jean … Continued
"Selling Flowers." A panel discussion with Lesbians who live with Disability in Sonoma County. How has the lesbian community interacted with these women with double identities? Homelessness, Friendship, Mental Disability, and a dynamite song about toxic chemicals. Also Poetry by Leah Gardner.
The governor’s proposed budget cuts: Cuts to disability services, an update on how the cuts could effect local government, and a report on the January 6 demonstration and rally in Sacramento.
Join us for a discussion about face disabilities. We will talk with David Roche and Bill Choisser about their lives and living with two very different face disabilities. They will explore the commonalities and differences between "face blindness" and facial disfigurement. Tune in for an interesting and lively discussion.
In December of 2001, the first presidential candidates debate on disability issues in Costa Rica was held. Dr. Federico Montero is a leader in Costa Rica’s disability rights movement and he explains how the movement plans to make change. Produced by Disability Radio World Wide with Jean Parker.
The Lighter Side of Depression. A positive look at depression as a disability (chronic)plus disabled people who are depressed (episodic) with some quirky and useful tips for nurturing and lifting spirits featuring conversation with guest, Kris Yates, Oakland therapist and psychiatric survivor.
The governor’s proposed budget cuts and the impact on people with disabilities. Guest Marti Amoto.
Proposition J: Passed by SF voters in the November election, Prop J mandates a separate homeless shelter for seniors and people with disabilities. We’ll have a round table discussion about pros and cons and the implementation of this proposal.
