“She’s considered the mother of disability rights – and she’s a ‘badass’” The Washington Post Calling her the ‘mother of disability rights,’ and a ‘badass’ only scratches the surface of Judy Heumann's accomplishments; she was both of those things and far more. She passed away yesterday at the age of 75. The impacts she had … Continue reading Judy Heumann (1947-2023)
Tag: Disability
Brad Lomax (1950-1984)
Again, in an effort to embrace the intersectionality between Black History Month and Disability History, here is a brief look at the remarkable life of Brad Lomax. Brad Lomax, center, next to the activist Judy Heumann at a rally in 1977 at Lafayette Square in Washington.Credit...HolLynn D'Lil Few have done more to advocate Black Americans … Continue reading Brad Lomax (1950-1984)
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
In an effort to embrace intersectionality between Disabled History and Black History Month, here is a quick look at the incredible life of Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman. By Photographer: Horatio Seymour Squyer, 1848 - 18 Dec 1905 - National Portrait Gallery, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9717187 When Harriet Tubman was 13 years old, she was in a … Continue reading Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
Disabled History Spotlight
Reframing the way we look at disability
International Overdose Awareness Day
It’s been a while since I posted a new blog entry and will do my best to change that over the next few weeks/months. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. I have known many friends and loved ones who have battled addiction in all its ugliness and it seems to be so much more prevalent … Continue reading International Overdose Awareness Day
Music Therapy
Call it an occupational hazard from nearly twenty years of working in the music and radio biz but I often think in terms of song lyrics. Sometimes the most mundane conversations can trigger a lyrical response in my head. “Americans love their baseball.” Because I’m an American who is bored to tears by baseball I … Continue reading Music Therapy
Why Wear Blue For AMC?
Why should you wear blue today? Because it’s Arthrogryposis Awareness Day! Arthrogryposis, or AMC, is a condition I’ve lived with my entire life. It impacts one in 3,000 people and its characteristics are defined as having joint contractures or joints “stuck” in one position or exhibiting limited flexibility (For more in depth information on the … Continue reading Why Wear Blue For AMC?
Dead Ringer
“Oh my God! How are you?” asked a man I’d never seen before. “I’m well,” I responded, not sure what to say next. “How are you?” “What’s it been? A dozen years?” he asked. “You look great!” “Ah, thanks.” I smiled. I studied his face and nothing rang any bells. Admittedly, I’d always been terrible … Continue reading Dead Ringer
“Discovering” Salem
I love living in the city of Salem. It has this tremendous attitude and energy that appeals to me. I can only describe it as Creative Blue Collar. The people in this working class city embrace culture as well as people who walk to a different beat and I adore that. When I first started … Continue reading “Discovering” Salem
Introduction
Thank you for dropping by. Introductions on these things always feel like trying to get something going on some silly dating site. I shouldn’t knock dating sites, I met my girlfriend on one and she has been the best addition to my life. Wait. Did we meet on a dating site or at the pizza … Continue reading Introduction
Duke of Dead Air 