People with Developmental Disabilities

After hundreds of years of stigma and exclusion, people with cognitive disabilities are out and about in our communities. Many work at jobs with able-bodied co-workers and live independently, or in small group homes, in many neighborhoods. We visit a class where people with limited speech are learning to choreograph and dance to Taiko drumming from a couple of grandmothers.   Then, we talk to Josh Elwood, our sound engineer, who is both a client and board member of the non-profit, Clausen House.  Adrienne Lauby interviews Josh and we follow him on his weekly shopping trip.   More guests: Gregory Jordan, Janis Danker, Christy Reed, Peter Brooks, & Jessica Stiebenmorgen from Clausen House. Annie Ong of Heiwa Taiko Drums. Eric Kupers & Mantra Plonsey of Dandelion Dancetheater.   Interviews by Josh Elwood, Shelley Berman & Adrienne Lauby. Hosted by Raphaella Bennin. Photos By Shelley Berman Watch the dancer’s most recent performance: “Speed” The post People with Developmental Disabilities appeared first on KPFA.