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Who:
Disabled Radio is for those with disabilities who have reached their road to independence as well as those who are looking for support for their disabled loved ones.
What:
A Talk Radio Show which focuses on disabled issues with a fresh perspective. Where to go for help after support has ran out still havening desires for what "Normal" people have. Disabled people still have wishes and desires for Careers as well as Home Ownership with the picket fence. Learning how to get away from government support and planning toward their own retirement.
Why:
We have concerns for protecting our health and assets and maintaining our personal independence. We believe disabled people are a fragmented minority who tend to associate with other disabled people who don't see the bigger picture. We in Disabled Radio wish to bridge all disabled citizens together to create a larger lobby to further Disabled Rights
Join us to chat with Victoria Lewis, anthologist of "Beyond Victims and Villains: Contemporary Plays by Disabled Playwrights." How are you writing your role?
Allen Rucker, an author and TV writer-producer, will be joining us to continue the discussion how people with disabilities participate in and are shown by the media.
Henry Holden works toward the inclusion of people with disabilities in the media. He is the founder of Performers with Disabilities for the Screen Actors Guild. He's also produced an award winning documentary called "Look Who's Laughing," a comedy showcase which featured comedians with disabilities, including his own show "God Walks On Crutches."
On September 21 our conversation will be with Dr. David Shern, President and CEO of Mental Health America. Our conversation with Dr. Shern will include advocacy, policies, and legislation that affects mental health