KPFA - Pushing Limits

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KPFA - Pushing Limits episodes

September 07, 2018 Mitch Jeserich
All this week, Mitch Jeserich provided gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Now, he takes a break to talk about his disability and disability politics in general.

How far has the disability community progressed in having representation in news media jobs? Is covering the Kavanaugh hearings every day as painful as it sounds?

Eddie Ytuarte and Josh Elwood will ask the questions as Mitch Jeserich sits on the other side of the microphone.
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18 min
August 31, 2018 “Congo Handicap” with Francine Atosha Mbusa
[caption id="attachment_295514" align="alignleft" width="458"] Congo Handicap trains, hires and supports people with disabilities in South Kivu, DRC[/caption]
Although the eastern part of her country is engulfed in civil war, Francine Atosha Mbusa lives, works and takes empowering action in exactly that region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government of the DRC was a strong supporter of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
However, local organizations like Congo Handicap [1] are often the only protection for disabled people in the area. Violence rages around them as “Congo Handicap” gathers statistics, leads workshops, distributes supplies and supports individual rights.
[caption id="attachment_295516" align="alignright" width="258"] Leroy Moore and Francine Atosha Mbusa[/caption]
Learn more as we interview Francine Atosha Mbusa, the coordinator of “Congo Handicap.” We’ll also be joined by Leroy T. Moore Jr, the founder of Krip Hop Nation [2] to talk about his history with Congo Handicap and get an update on his international work.
Producer, host and editor: Adrienne Lauby
Interpreter: Joseph Mutti
Co-editor: Sheela Gunn Cushman
[1] http://(http://www.congohandicap.org/)
[2] https://kriphopnation.com/,
1 hr
August 31, 2018 “Congo Handicap” with Francine Atosha Mbusa
Although the eastern part of her country is engulfed in civil war, Francine Atosha Mbusa lives, works and takes empowering action in exactly that region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The government of the DRC was a strong supporter of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
However, local organizations like Congo Handicap are often the only protection for disabled people in the area. Violence rages around them as “Congo Handicap” gathers statistics, leads workshops, distributes supplies and supports individual rights.
Learn more as we interview Francine Atosha Mbusa, the coordinator of “Congo Handicap.” We’ll also be joined by Leroy T. Moore Jr, the founder of Krip Hop Nation to talk about his history with Congo Handicap and get an update on his international work.
Producer, host and editor: Adrienne Lauby
Interpreter: Joseph Mutti
Co-editor: Sheela Gunn Cushman
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18 min
August 17, 2018 Education Issues with Brian Wheatley
[caption id="attachment_295521" align="alignleft" width="277"] Brian Wheatle[/caption]
IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, has been the law of the land since 1975, longer even than the ADA. Thus, it should come as no surprise that our guest, Brian Wheatley, is a person with a disability who's running for school board in San Jose. But it probably does, even to many of us.

Join hosts Mark Romoser and Sheela Gunn-Cushman as we find out where we stand both in the classroom and on the campaign trail.
1 hr
August 17, 2018 Education Issues with Brian Wheatley
IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, has been the law of the land since 1975, longer even than the ADA. Thus, it should come as no surprise that our guest, Brian Wheatley, is a person with a disability who’s running for school board in San Jose. But it probably does, even to many of us.

Join hosts Mark Romoser and Sheela Gunn-Cushman as we find out where we stand both in the classroom and on the campaign trail.
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18 min
July 20, 2018 Musicians and Hearing Loss with Kathy Peck of H.E.A.R.
[caption id="attachment_292734" align="alignright" width="272"] Kathy Peck of H.E.A.R.[/caption]
You remember when the Bay Area was filled with the sounds of punk rock? So does our guest Kathy Peck. She played bass for the San Francisco all-woman band The Contractions [1]. Surprise! All those loud shows led to hearing loss.
How did she deal with that?
How does music, laughter and DIY sound?
She talks about it all with Josh Elwood and Mark Romoser.
It's Hip To Hear Survival Guide (download [2])
For over 30 years, Kathy Peck has been at the forefront of cutting edge music, community enrichment, and health advocacy and reform.
Her 25+ year founding organization H.E.A.R. [3] has redefined the tools, language, and image surrounding hearing loss prevention both in San Francisco and around the world. And, she's championed all who value quality musical experiences.
HEAR’s accomplishments include :
1. The first earplug ordinance and fresh drinking water for music venues in San Francisco which has become a model for other cities.
2. Peck vs United Artists, the first ADA class action that brought about assistive listening devices and wheel chair assess to movie theaters, court rooms and other public venues etc,
3. More recently Kathy Peck worked on the Affordability Act for Hearing Aids appearing on NBC News with Lester Holt -it passed the House and Senate and was signed into law.
Peck also served on the sub committee that formed the National Institute on Deafness with the first deaf president of Gallaudet University promoting hearing conservation and media attention to these issues
She says, "I have been very blessed with my work in music hearing conservation whose mission grew worldwide with early support of Pete Townsend from Who."
Through HEAR, Peck makes custom earplugs for musicians and music fans and conducts hearing conservation programs at music and sound arts schools. Some of her clients are the SF Opera, SF Conservatory of Music and the Audio Engineering Society.
From her deep involvement in pioneering the cultural movement known as “Punk and New Wave” to spearheading a nationwide call for innovative ways to prevent hearing loss, Peck has delivered visionary leadership to multi- generations of music lovers, musicians – and beyond.
Audio editing by Sheela Gunn-Cushman.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Contractions
[2] http://www.hearnet.com/images_site/energizer/hip_to_hear_survival_guide.pdf
[3] http://www.hearnet.com
1 hr
July 20, 2018 Musicians and Hearing Loss with Kathy Peck of H.E.A.R.
You remember when the Bay Area was filled with the sounds of punk rock? So does our guest Kathy Peck. She played bass for the San Francisco all-woman band The Contractions. Surprise! All those loud shows led to hearing loss.
How did she deal with that?
How does music, laughter and DIY sound?
She talks about it all with Josh Elwood and Mark Romoser.
It’s Hip To Hear Survival Guide (download)
For over 30 years, Kathy Peck has been at the forefront of cutting edge music, community enrichment, and health advocacy and reform.
Her 25+ year founding organization H.E.A.R. has redefined the tools, language, and image surrounding hearing loss prevention both in San Francisco and around the world. And, she’s championed all who value quality musical experiences.
HEAR’s accomplishments include :
1. The first earplug ordinance and fresh drinking water for music venues in San Francisco which has become a model for other cities.
2. Peck vs United Artists, the first ADA class action that brought about assistive listening devices and wheel chair assess to movie theaters, court rooms and other public venues etc,
3. More recently Kathy Peck worked on the Affordability Act for Hearing Aids appearing on NBC News with Lester Holt -it passed the House and Senate and was signed into law.
Peck also served on the sub committee that formed the National Institute on Deafness with the first deaf president of Gallaudet University promoting hearing conservation and media attention to these issues
She says, “I have been very blessed with my work in music hearing conservation whose mission grew worldwide with early support of Pete Townsend from Who.”
Through HEAR, Peck makes custom earplugs for musicians and music fans and conducts hearing conservation programs at music and sound arts schools. Some of her clients are the SF Opera, SF Conservatory of Music and the Audio Engineering Society.
From her deep involvement in pioneering the cultural movement known as “Punk and New Wave” to spearheading a nationwide call for innovative ways to prevent hearing loss, Peck has delivered visionary leadership to multi- generations of music lovers, musicians – and beyond.
Audio editing by Sheela Gunn-Cushman.
The post Musicians and Hearing Loss with Kathy Peck of H.E.A.R. appeared first on KPFA.
18 min
July 20, 2018 Hearing Loss with Punk Rocker, Kathy Peck
You remember when the Bay Area was filled with the sounds of punk rock? So does our guest Kathy Peck. She played bass for the San Francisco all-woman band The Contractions. Surprise! All those loud shows led to hearing loss.
How did she deal with that?
How does music, laughter and DIY sound?
She talks about it all with Josh Elwood and Mark Romoser.
It’s Hip To Hear Survival Guide (download)
For over 30 years, Kathy Peck has been at the forefront of cutting edge music, community enrichment, and health advocacy and reform. From her deep involvement in pioneering the cultural movement known as “Punk and New Wave” to spearheading a nationwide call for innovative ways to prevent hearing loss, Peck has delivered visionary leadership to multi- generations of music lovers, musicians – and beyond.
Her 25+ year founding organization H.E.A.R. has redefined the tools, language, and image surrounding hearing loss prevention both in San Francisco and around the world, attracting support and partnerships with high profile recording artists, health organizations, and media-enriched museums and concert events.
From distributing free earplugs and hearing loss prevention materials at concert venues to upholding healthful noise level ordinances to partnering with rock superstars such as Pete Townshend, Kathy Peck has become a leader for hearing care advancement and champion for those who value quality musical experiences.
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July 06, 2018 Independence 2018
[caption id="attachment_291734" align="alignright" width="326"] Santa Rosa, CA protest of Trump administration border policies 6-30-18. Photo by Jessica Wood.[/caption]
Shelley Berman hosts a different view of Independence Day through the heart-felt viewpoint of Disabled Native American Activist, Mercedes Trippo.
Other disabled folks chime in on the question,
“From what would you like to be Independent?”
Shelley's sarcastic, biting repartee pushes the
limits of acceptability and reminds us that ALL children are under fire under the current Fascist Regime of “Divide and Imprison” right here in the U.S. of A.
Disabled Lesbian Singer/songwriter, Ferron, is featured.
30 min
July 06, 2018 Independence 2018
Shelley Berman hosts a different view of Independence Day through the heart-felt viewpoint of Disabled Native American Activist, Mercedes Trippo.
Other disabled folks chime in on the question,
“From what would you like to be Independent?”
Shelley’s sarcastic, biting repartee pushes the
limits of acceptability and reminds us that ALL children are under fire under the current Fascist Regime of “Divide and Imprison” right here in the U.S. of A.
Disabled Lesbian Singer/songwriter, Ferron, is featured.
The post Independence 2018 appeared first on KPFA.
9 min

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