Tonight Pushing Limits explores Respironic’s decision to no longer service and provide parts for the iron lungs used by the 40 or so polio survivors in the U.S. The show will feature a panel of iron lung users and a Respironics representative to speak on the subject. The post Pushing Limits – July 18, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
A series of excerpts from a town hall meeting for citizenship held on May 27th in Houston TX as part of a nation wide effort to mobilize and empower the disabled community. Sponsored by www.enableamerica.org The post Pushing Limits – July 11, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
Celebrating another birth on this 4th of July, the birth of the Blues. Looking at Ray Charles, his music and his life. The post Pushing Limits – July 4, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
Today we will discuss the Black church and disability. You will hear from a pastor and two laypersons from various churches discuss attitudinal and physical access issues, what is working and what needs improvement. (originally broadcast June 6, 2004) The post Pushing Limits – June 27, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
On Sunday, June 20, Pushing Limits will salute Father’s Day by highlighting the perspective of a visually impaired father and his experience raising his son. Also, we will discuss East Bay Paratransit, its history, funding, ADA requirements, and current status. We will be joined by Susan Gallagher, BART District Manager of Paratransit and Tess Lengyel, manager of programs and public affairs for the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority. The post Pushing Limits – June 20, 2004 appea...
The Marin County "Seniors for Peace": Its members have been demonstrating against the Iraq war for over a year. They have been gradually building a broader thrust to the protests to cover other issues. Pushing Limits looks at the disabled activists behind this nationally prominent protest icon, "Seniors for Peace". (originally broadcast April 18th, 2004) The post Pushing Limits – June 13, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
Today we will discuss the Black church and disability. You will hear from a pastor and two laypersons from various churches discuss attitudinal and physical access issues, what is working and what needs improvement. The post Pushing Limits – June 6, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
We’ll look at summer festivals which honor and feature musicians who live with disabilities, and feature information about the upcoming mass mobilization in Sacramento and the Superfest weekend of film. The post Pushing Limits – May 16, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
A special feature on disabled youth in Haiti, with special guests Peter Eyvindson, Soni, and Jan Groves. Peter is the author of Soni’s Mended Wings, a story about a Haitian youth with a disability and the love of street boys at St. Joseph’s Home in Haiti. Jan works at Healing Hands of Haiti which provides rehabilitation, education to the disabled population in Haiti. Music by Boukman Eksperyans. Host Leroy F. Moore Jr. The post Pushing Limits – May 9, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
An update the governor’s budget and what its impact will be on the disability community. The post Pushing Limits – May 2, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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The Marin County "Seniors for Peace": Its members have been demonstrating against the Iraq war for over a year. They have been gradually building a broader thrust to the protests to cover other issues. Pushing Limits looks at the disabled activists behind this nationally prominent protest icon, "Seniors for Peace". The post Pushing Limits – April 18, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
Featuring a half hour of listener call-ins. Hosts Leah Gardner and Eddie Ytuarte listen to what people in the community have to say about disability related issues, plus what their suggestions and comments are about the radio program itself. The post Pushing Limits – April 11, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
Why does the organized disability community oppose the legalization of physician assisted suicide when so many progressives favor it? We’ll speak with Marilyn Golden, a prominent policy analyst at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund. The post Pushing Limits – April 4, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
This week on Pushing Limits we will review the status of governor schwartzenneger’s proposed budget. Hear from advocates, people directly impacted by here cuts and news from the Senate budget committee. The post Pushing Limits – March 28, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
This week Pushing Limits investigates AC Transit’s new buses and their difficulties for riders, disabled and non-disabled alike. Also, some important information about MediCal. The post Pushing Limits – March 21, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
This week on Pushing Limits we will review the status of governor schwartzenneger’s proposed budget. Hear from advocates, people directly impacted by here cuts and news from the Senate budget committee. The post Pushing Limits – March 14, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
The Black Panthers & Disability This show will feature recognized disabled Black Panthers, Kiilu Nayasha who is also a writer for many Black newspapers and prison activist, Brother Malcolm Samuals, who is a lecturer and artist, Stevphen Taylor who works on ADA cases and Brad Lomax who linked the Black Panthers to the Disabled community in the 70’s. All talk about their experiences in the Black Panther Party and the onset of disability later in their lives. Music by Brother Malcolm, The Watts...
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. The post Pushing Limits – February 15, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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 a Black blind couple in Africa. The post Pushing Limits – February 1, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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 Parker. The post Pushing Limits – January 25, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
"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 post Pushing Limits – January 18, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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. The post Pushing Limits – January 11, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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. The post Pushing Limits – January 4, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.
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 post Pushing Limits – December 28, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
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 post Pushing Limits – December 21, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
The governor’s proposed budget cuts and the impact on people with disabilities. Guest Marti Amoto. The post Pushing Limits – December 7, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
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. The post Pushing Limits – November 30, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
Getting around in the community for people with severe physical and learning disabilities. Produced by Disability Radio World Wide with Jean Parker. The post Pushing Limits – November 23, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
The U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed the concept that people with disabilities should live in the least restrictive setting possible, but what does that mean for people in institiutions such as Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco? Should people with disabilities continue to live in institutions like Laguna Honda, or should they have the option of living in the community in less restrictive settings? The post Pushing Limits – November 16, 2003 appeared first on KPFA.
