Well, it’s time to dust off the old philosophy of ethics textbook. This week’s program takes a look at the Eugenics movement in the United States with Michael Rembis, Director of the Center for Disabilities at the University at Buffalo. According to his profile on the University at Buffalo’s website, “Rembis’ research interests include the history of institutionalization, … Continued
Today’s organizing in the Mad Community has a long and turbulent back story. Historian Michael Rembis joins us again, this time to relay the remarkable work of mad activists in the 20th Century. The 20th century was a time of change and increased visibility for people living with emotional and mental disabilities. We’ll trace remarkable … Continued
As you shelter-in-place, take a break from strengthening your support network to spend 30 minutes contemplating the lives of the courageously ordinary amazing people with disabilities who came before us. Lessons from past disability community movements help us move more steadily through the days ahead. You can count on it. We’re joined by Michael Rembis, … Continued
