Words count, whatever you put on social media represents you. You cannot undo your thoughts by pushing delete or calling it a bad joke. Once again Present Trump has a opportunity to condemn hatred in our country, but he plays the victim card.
I am all about freedom of speech, but you also of to be prepare for the consequences for this freedom when you act like a bully, or a racist.
I say Bravo to the two men that had to experience this miss justice at a Philadelphia Starbucks. They could of chose a difference path and not used this as an education opportunity, but is it really enough?
I have been in this situation myself being a person with a disability and it is an endless battle to change how people perceive different minorities. A few hours of training might change the attitude of one, or two people, but the really goal is to creative new believes and values that everyone is equal.
how can this be accomplished when President Trump does not embrace the diversity of our country? At the end of day this seem to be a good PR move by Starbucks, but how people will remember the names Donte Robinson and Rashon Nelson, who want to create change.
Misstress Apple has been miss behaving for a while and I was getting no where with Apple support. I cannot press command + R to reboot in recovery mode. So I just erase and reinstall my hard drive, it was for the best anyway.
The thing is when you reinstall your software things are not the some. For example, in Photoshop you have to download the old brushes. Thank God for Youtube college, you can find out about everything on there. At the same time, I do like the new organization of the brushes in Photoshop. This is way I call my computer Misstress, the line is very fine between pleasure and pain.
This year Richard his family invited Dena and I to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation's Design For Disability 2018. This is the perfect example of how I say art is about solving problems. Although, I do not understand one thing about fashion, they are still meeting my interpretation of being an artist. When you have been a chosen one to be a PWD clothes just do not fit , or function ass you need them too.
As part of this project, the designers get to work with a mentor and one of them was Anna Sui! Here she is as she talks about seaming, pleading, and charring when it comes to
designing clothes for people with disabilities that allow for more
movement. The Cerebral Palsy Foundation's #designfordisability gala fashion show is tomorrow!! We can't wait to show you what the designers from Fashion Institute of Technology, Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design have in store for you!
For me the real event was the after party, since Tom could introduce to @micahdfowler and @Zachanner, I know some how this should be the next Marvel. Come on, what the hell does Xavier have that we do not? This was like a meeting of the CP families as in the God Father, the next this happens we should take over the White House.
Zach and I could not believe Josh Blue was not there, the collection just was complete with out him!
So we decided to call his ass, so he could feel as part of the team.
With all the fun aside. I feel as every generation of CPers needs their voice; I feel like, I can speak for my vintage because I know what life was like for us at that time. Someone always has to put down the footer, but the same guy does not get to put the trim in.
Jan, 27, Disability-Rights Movement Takes Spotlight at Sundance
NYTimes picked up Associated Press coverage and kept headline DISABILITY-RIGHTS MOVEMENT TAKE SPOTLIGHT AT SUNDANCE. This is a game changer!! Congrats Jim LeBrecht, Sara Bolder Nicole Newnham Malarkey, The Heumann Perspective with Judith Heumann, Denise Sherer Jacobson, Neil Jacobson, Corbett OToole, Ann Cupolo Freeman and the whole team at Higher Ground Productions. Lead On!
Sundance spotlight/tidal wave of advocacy includes authentic Deaf/disability leaders/storytellers - Lawrence Carter-Long, David Radcliff Nic Novicki, Jade Bryan, Danny Woodburn - thanks to The Ruderman Family Foundation for partnering with Sundance to insure accessibility.
As the nation ramps up to ADA30, CRIP CAMP is a cinematic milestone in the history of disability in media - the Disability Narrative Imperative at its very best -- check it out:
Oct. 15, Sprout Film Festival returns to Cheverly, Maryland
A quick note to make you aware that the Sprout Film Festival, showcasing short films featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will take place in Cheverly, Maryland on Wednesday, October 16th.
The festival, presented by Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will take place at the Publick Playhouse – 5445 Landover Road Cheverly, MD.
Check out the trailer of the film festival at: https://vimeo.com/363691997
There will be two showings:
First showing: 11:00am – 12:00pm / Second showing: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Admission is FREE.
Reserve tickets on-line at Arts.pgparks.com, for more information call Voice: 301-277-1710 or TTY: 301-699-2544.
April 30,
Barack & Michelle Obama’s new production company, Higher Ground, announced 7 projects for netflix incl #CripCamp, a feature docs about a ramshackle summer camp for #disabled teenagers many of whom later helped launch the #disability rights movement.
Short Film Competition View 2018 Finalists! Oct. 4, 2018 Counting
down to Cinema Touching Disability! Jennifer Bracy, CTD Film Fest
volunteer For the past 15 years, we’ve been honored to bring you
cross-disability cinema; thanks for making Cinema Touching Disability
the longest running and most successful disability film event in Texas!
The idea is to go to college and use the whole campus as a tool to grow, but most time each department keeps to it's self. This was not the idea Smoot took when he brought me to SVU, because funds were tight and ultimately he wanted everyone to share my story. I think he got funding from 5 different departments and offices. This only meant that he had to share me and not keep me chained to the press(joke) we did three speaking engagements last week. it was tiring, but to me that is how it should be. my story does not just fit into one box and needs to be shared with the world.
Its good to be home, but now the withdraw kicks in thinking about the wonderful week we just had reconnecting as a couple and with old friends. Although Wifey and I did not have much time to our selves, we did make the best of it. more importantly, it was how she showed her support of wake up and getting me to the studio to make the most of my week. I would really to THANK Smoot for making this happen, he did not only take care of my as a friend and artist, but as a business man. Smoot pulled a lot of people together on and off of campus to make this possible.
He also pull together a wonderful team of students to help me produce new work, this week was more about that. It was about growing as people and artist and learning that everyone has something to contribute in their own way.
Oct. 3,
The Association for Positive Behavior Support is sponsoring an online “Family Chat” on Oct. 15 at 8:30 pm. Cohosted with Parenting Special Needs, the chat will focus on improving family-school partnerships with a parent panel.
Oct. 2, What I've Learned About Dating as a Woman With a Disability
My name is Jess Paciello, and I am 21 years old. I guess that makes me a millennial (yikes!) but I am not too fond of millennial culture. Anyone who knows me knows I love my quiet time alone (you can probably find me binging on Netflix) and casual wine nights in. I am terrified of setting foot in clubs or big bar scenes, I have strong negative views of “hook up” culture, and I would just prefer to fly way under the radar.
July 23,
"If I get married, will it affect my Social Security benefits?" Answer: https://t.co/pQlU0KK592
Chloe was born with Down syndrome and her husband, Jason, is autistic.
Jason believes Chloe is the most beautiful woman on earth and is excited
to grow old with her.
This is the trailer to Ben Duffy's 4th feature length documentary "Take a
look at this heart". A film about love, sexuality, and the human bond
within the disabled community. The film takes you on a journey into the
lives of 17 very unique people; some with disabilities and the partners
who love them, others struggling to get by in a world that seems to
often overlook them. In exploring the confidence and unconditional love
that these humans have for themselves and each other, you may begin to
question your own notions on life, love, and what it means to really
feel in every sense of the word.
