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KPFA - Pushing Limits

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing insight into the grassroots disability movement to the general public.

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Disability Movement Tension Spots – Pushing Limits –...

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2024/03/29

People with mental, emotional and cognitive disabilities face significant limitations in their daily life. They’re considered disabled under the law. Yet, some people with mental health conditions feel their needs are ignored by those with mobility and other physical disabilities. And, some people with mental health issues choose not to identify as disabled due the stigma of the category.We talk to Brian Hollander from Disability Rights California, who identifies himself as someone with

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Be Prepared – Disability – Pushing Limits – March 22,...

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2024/03/22

Amy SP WilsonAre you ready? Ready for whatever comes at you? No one can answer “yes” 100% of the time. But we can take steps to be prepared. And Pushing Limits is here to help. This week, Amy SP Wilson brings a wealth of ideas about the perennial problem of strangers who are intrusive when they try to help people with disabilities. Amy SP Wilson is the CEO and founder of the Safety Positive Foundation, a nonprofit in the business of solving the personal safety needs of the blind and

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Pushing Limits – March 15, 2024

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2024/03/15

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public.The post Pushing Limits – March 15, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

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Special Fund Drive Programming

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2024/03/08

This week’s show is preempted by special fund drive programming.The post Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

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Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming

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2024/03/01

Today’s episode is preempted by special KPFA Winter Fund Drive programming.The post Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

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Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming

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2024/02/23

Today’s episode is preempted by special KPFA Winter Fund Drive programming.The post Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

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Pushing Limits – February 16, 2024

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2024/02/16

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The post Pushing Limits – February 16, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

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Pushing Limits – February 9, 2024

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2024/02/09

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm. The post Pushing Limits – February 9, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

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Philosophy, Politics & Disability – Pushing Limits –...

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2024/02/02

Adam Cureton Philosophy is about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, the meaning of life and disability. Yep, when Adam Cureton speaks, disability fits right into that list of basics. In this program Cureton brings an overview of the field of Disability Philosophy to Pushing Limits listeners. He’ll talk about “coming out” as a person with a disability and his work prompting the social model of disability in society. Adam Cureton is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee

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Disability & Palestine Teach In, Longmore Institue –...

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2024/01/26

Disability and Palestine Teach-In: A Conversation with Sawsan Zakaria, Marina Salman and Allie Cannington. Monday, February 5, 3-4 pm On-line zoom event. ASL/CART provided. How does the ongoing attack on Palestine relate to disability communities and disability justice? For other access needs please contact us at pklinst@sfsu.edu Register here. (See below for biographies of the presenters) Events Coordinator Shaina Ghuraya talks about the upcoming online Palestine Teach-in on Feburary 5. and

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The Trauma of Infant Surgery – Pushing Limits –...

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2024/01/19

Wendy Patrice Williams Wendy Patrice Williams is on a mission – a mission to save others from the severe symptoms of trauma from infant surgery without anesthetic. Wendy underwent infant surgery for pyloric stenosis when she was 26 days old. The surgery was called a success but its after-affects included decades of suicidal depression and extreme anxiety. Wendy’s book, Autobiography of a Sea Creature: Healing the Trauma of Infant Surgery, chronicles the steps she took to learn why she was

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Emergency Preparedness – Pushing Limits – January 12,...

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2024/01/12

(Due to technical problems, this program is a rerun of the previous week.) ‘Chief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services‘ is a long title, but an important one. Vance Taylor, diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of seven, tells us how his lived experience as a person with a disability molded him for this extremely rare position that gives him access to the ear of the governor. Join us as Vance Taylor explains the

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Emergency Preparedness and Disability – Pushing...

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2024/01/05

L Vance Taylor ‘Chief of the Office of Access and Functional Needs at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services‘ is a long title, but an important one. Vance Taylor, diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at the age of seven, tells us how his lived experience as a person with a disability molded him for this extremely rare position that gives him access to the ear of the governor. Join us as Vance Taylor explains the intricacies of his job, which include visiting actual areas impacted

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Politicians with Disabilities – Pushing Limits –...

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2023/12/29

What does it take to run for office as a person with a disability? Rebecca LaMorte We talk to Rebecca Lamorte, who ran for city council in New York on a platform on disability rights. Listen as she talks about her experiences running for a major office in the Big Apple. We also talk to Ventura City Council Member Liz Campos about working at a city hall that is inaccessible, her challenges finding accessible housing, and how she ran a successful campaign on only $3,000. Liz Campos Lastly, we

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Dogs & People with Disabilities – Pushing Limits –...

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2023/12/22

Sarah Rodriguez In a world where she could be anything, Sarah Rodriguez became a certified professional dog trainer. Many would have imposed limitations on her in their minds because Sarah Lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects individuals’ control of their voluntary muscles. She is living proof that individuals living with disabilities are just as capable dog trainers and pet owners as their able-bodied counterparts. On this

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Special Fund Drive Programming – Pushing Limits –...

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2023/12/15

Last day of the fund drive. Great programming today. The post Special Fund Drive Programming – Pushing Limits – December 15, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

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Special Fund Drive Programming – December 8, 2023

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2023/12/08

A half-hour radio show providing critical coverage of disability issues and bringing the insight of the grassroots disability movement to the general public. The show alternates weekly and airs on even weeks Friday 2:30pm. The post Special Fund Drive Programming – December 8, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

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Disability Allies – Pushing Limits – December 1, 2023

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2023/12/01

Hilary Blackerby What do a dance teacher, a pastor, a community advocate, and a home care worker have in common? If you said they all could be allies to those with disabilities, you’re right! Rev. Dr. David Moore Jr. On this episode of Pushing Limits we will be talking to individuals with those labels – all of whom work to support and empower those with disabilities. Hannah Jo Karpilow Join us for a journey into the mind of these allies to find out what motivates them to be

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Musicians with Disabilities – Pushing Limits –...

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2023/11/24

Ellie Goldstein We present a selection of tunes from artists with disabilities: a rock band whose members are Deaf, a jazz number about dealing with clueless social service providers, disability pride hip hop, and a xylophone short from Denny Daughters – who also edited and voiced this program. Plus a band comprised of neurodiverse students from Cal State East Bay and more. Great music, great musicians and some relaxing fun. Produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton. The post Musicians with Disabilities –

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Lawsuits – Pushing Limits – November 17, 2023

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2023/11/17

Have you ever ended up on one side or the other of a lawsuit related to disability? If so, KPFA listeners want to hear from you! Call Friday during the live show: 510-848-4425 or 800-958-9008. The business community likes to complain about disabled people who make a living suing them for the lack of accessibility. Have you ever been one of these people? Ever sued your landlord or a government agency for not allowing you to live in an apartment or participate in civil life? If so, what was

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