November 30, 2009
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In Montgomery County, Maryland, some county council members just made affirmative action hot again. So say you’re disabled and applying for a job. And someone who isn’t disabled is applying for the same job. If you have about the same … Continue reading
November 30, 2009
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Yeah, so that whole murder-party of albinos that I just posted about is a pretty gigantic bummer. “Why are you bringing me down, Lulu?” you’re saying to yourself. “It’s only Monday. Why can’t you write about something cute and precious … Continue reading
November 30, 2009
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There’s an extremely disturbing news report on the Huffington Post about the displacement and killings of albinos in East Africa. Evidently many people living in this area hold the belief that albinos have magical powers, and witch doctors can make … Continue reading
November 29, 2009
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Sedona, Arizona (population: 11,000 yippies) is famous for its red bluffs, crystal gazing, and amazing vistas, and it’s also where my family spent Thanksgiving this year. We lunched at the not-particularly-accessible Shugrue’s Hillside Grill. The food was so-so, but everyone … Continue reading
November 28, 2009
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Portland Peeps: rad disabled musician and Athens, Georgia native, Vic Chestnutt will be bringing his one of a kind vocals and guitar to Mississippi Studios tonight! Vic will be joined by a band featuring members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, … Continue reading
November 24, 2009
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I’ve recently come into contact with a number of cool mommies of disabled kids. This is always interesting for me as the experience of disability isn’t in first person form but rather (in these cases) a nondisabled parent who hadn’t … Continue reading
November 21, 2009
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Lupus-haver Flannery O’Connor may have just scored a National Book Foundation award, but her Joy/Hulga character in
November 20, 2009
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I’ve mentioned before that both Tosh & I are big fans of the seriously awesome disability feminist website FWD/Forward. Well, it looks like we’re not the only ones with incredible taste. Portland’s own Bitch Magazine has teamed up with some … Continue reading
November 20, 2009
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Here’s to hoping the Accessible Intercourse epi below will be the last without, read: captions. Google just announced that by the end of the week, it’s gonna be easier than writing a half-assed blog post about closed captions to make … Continue reading
November 18, 2009
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We answer your disability-related sex and relationship questions. This week: 1. would disabled people rather not be; 2. little people and regular, ol’ sized babies; 3. whether handicapped bathroom stalls are handicapped exclusive. Post your questions here. TRANSCRIPT Toshio: Do … Continue reading
