'Day in Washington'- The Disability Policy Podcast explores and discusses various aspects of disability policy. Each episode will cover a specific issue within disability, and/or a disability-related news article. These 8-10 minute podcasts offer an easy to understand introduction to disability policy and resources for those interested in further study. You can find the text of each podcast in the comments.

Episode Summary:

This past labor day weekend the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Annual Telethon took place.  The telethon raises funds for research into cures for Muscular Dystrophy, camps for children with these disabilities and adaptive equipment and wheelchairs.  This year, in response to the perceived negative images and sterotypes utilized for fundraising, disability bloggers are protesting the telethon.  Others express staunch support.  This episode explores some of the issues surrounding the creation of the public perception of disability through media fundraising tactics.

This episode also offers a legislative update on ADA Restoration legislation currently in Congress.

Audio File:  Day in Washington Podcast #7 - MDA Telethon and ADA Restoration Act Update

Show Notes

- Introduction, Date of Podcast

- The History of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon and the Anti-Telethon Blogswarm

- Legilsative Update: Americans with Disabilities Act restoration legislation and current Congressional activities.

- Closing and Contact information

- Disclaimer

RESOURCES

Muscular Dystrophy Association Website

MDA Telethon Website

Protest Pity - Web Home of the First Annual Anti-Telethon Blogswarm

Kara Sheridan Host and Co-Founder of the Anti-Telethon Blogswarm

The Crip Chick Co-Founder of the Anti-Telethon Blogswarm

Day in Washington #5 - ADA Restoration

Chamber of Commerce Letter Re: ADA Restoration 

ADA Restoration Blog