Host Joan Willshire explores the issues and opportunities for actors with disabilities following the success of the motion picture Wicked. With artist and actor Alison Bergblom Johnson and two members of Keystone Interpreting Solutions’ Deaf Community Support Center: Timothy Riker and Amanda Smith.
Issues and Opportunities for Actors with Disabilities Read More »
Joan Willshire interviews Kyle Shelton, the director of the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies about rural transportation in Minnesota.
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I voted yesterday using the new voting machines that Hennepin County has purchased for all locations. These electronic phone machines are very easy to use, and anyone can use them.
Election Voting Machines Read More »
Here’s the episode with Steve Simon Secretary of State, talking about Voting rights, and the right to vote for those who have been previously incarcerated and have now served their time can now Vote.
Disability Perspective on Upcoming Elections Read More »
As we celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act turning 34 years old on July 26th, we must also celebrate the disability icon in the state of Minnesota: Margot Imdieke Cross.
Celebrating the Minnesota Disability Icon – Margot Imdieke Cross Read More »
The Kick Off of Gymnastics City USA on Promenade du Nord –“Parisian Street Fair” – the ultimate unique shopping experience with a collection of vendors and artists curated by Michael Berthiaume left out a huge population of people with physical disabilities! There is no excuse! The ADA has been around for 34 years! Very disappointed that in the year of 2024 organizers of events like this still cannot get it right!
Disability Inclusion Was NOT at the Promenade du Norde Read More »
We need to move forward and create a transportation mode that is fully accessible to everybody. It can be done, but we need everyone, including legislators, to direct the funding toward creating a fully inclusive equitable model of transportation for all.
Rideshare Debate – Disability Inclusion Read More »
Bus Rapid Transit in Twin Cities Metro transit has got a new bus rapid bus line going out to the east Metro area. It will be running often, and will be very easy for people just take as well. This is a good solution for many individuals who are looking to get out to that
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An exciting mobile disability project is traveling around the state, addressing the issues of inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. It’s a powerful exhibit showcasing hundreds photograph from early 1900s to the present Of the long, winding road many people with developmental disabilities, had to travel from institutional settings to know being able to live working in a play in the community of their choice.
Disability Viewpoints – Inclusion Mobility Museum Read More »
More cities need to be investing in positions like this one in Minneapolis. There is great value in focusing on a position like this since you’re much more able to meet the needs of that population.
Host Joan Willshire talks with new City of Minneapolis Community Specialist Guthrie Bayard, who will be the city’s first specialist for issues of disability.
Disability Viewpoints – Minneapolis Community Specialist Read More »
