Welcome back to Trump’s America and another round of attacks against people with disabilities. In the past week we saw Trump try to blame our community for the crash of American Eagle Flight 534. Trump’s comments came less than 48 hours after his administration tried to freeze federal funding for many disability organizations, as well … Continued
Dogs Comfort People in Crisis We talk to Jennifer Barbettini, who runs the Courthouse Facility Dog Program in Ventura CA. The program connects victims of crime to doggy comfort when they testify in court and when interviewed by detectives. We also talk with Mary Hooker and Mark Ruefenacht with the National Institute of Canine Service … Continued
Many people with disabilities get their income from Social Security. But what happens when they go to work? A thicket of regulations puts many people in danger of losing Social Security when they begin working. And, that can spill over into other benefits like Medi-Cal. What should be the thrill of getting and starting a … Continued
The weather’s getting colder, November’s drawing near, and you know by your full mailbox the SPOOOOOOOOKY season is here! Today, the Pushing Limits crew sketches some state and local issues with a LEETLE Federal spice, and tell you which measures are naughty and which nice. Our web site has goodies to make you … Continued
Jonathan Mooney tried to fit into the box of normalcy. It cost him his education, his sense of self, his friendships and nearly his life. In his opinion, “Normal Sucks.” Jonathan lives with dyslexia and ADHD, and he’s dedicated his life to connections with other people who have been treated as not normal. His latest … Continued
Stuttering is caused by differences in the brain and there’s no cure for it. What there is is significant stigma and judgment from others. Yet. . . All the same. . . Bailey Levis says he loves to stutter. Bailey Levis says he loves talking about stuttering, loves teaching about stuttering, and supporting people … Continued
If you’re finding a determination for resistance, a rage to protect vulnerable humans, or wishing for the joy of community strength; maybe it’s time for some direct action. Stephanie Thomas, a long-time organizer with ADAPT, the disability movement’s direct action arm, joins us to explain how ADAPT actions organize some of the poorest and most … Continued
All this week, Mitch Jeserich provided gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Now, he takes a break to talk about his disability and disability politics in general. How far has the disability community progressed in having representation in news media jobs? Is covering the Kavanaugh hearings every day as painful as … Continued
You remember when the Bay Area was filled with the sounds of punk rock? So does our guest Kathy Peck. She played bass for the San Francisco all-woman band The Contractions. Surprise! All those loud shows led to hearing loss. How did she deal with that? How does music, laughter and DIY sound? She talks … Continued
The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 created the right to a minimum wage, with one huge exception — people with disabilities. We interview producer-director Jordan Melograna and play clips from “Bottom Dollars,” his documentary on sheltered workshops and the sub-minimum wage. How is it that nearly 250,000 people are currently and legally paid, … Continued
