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Friday, December 3, 2010
The Ed Roberts Campus
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After 15 years of planning, seven disability movement organizations have opened an 80,000 sq ft building at a major Berkeley transit hub, the Ed Roberts Campus.
photo of large group at groundbreaking ceremony
A little history. In the early 70’s, Ed Roberts was a quadriplegic living in the Cowell Hospital and studying at the University of Berkeley. Change and liberation was in the air, so it didn’t take long for Ed and some other students with disabilities to decide that they didn’t need nurses. They could live independently with attendants. They formed a group called the Rolling Quads which morphed into the next group, which morphed and changed and morphed and started the Center for Independent Living and, in the meantime—the modern independent living movement was born. And that’s not the end of the story.
People with disabilities started other organizations, projects and groups. When seven of these groups got together to dream about a building to house all their organizations they dreamed of a place to share amenities like meeting rooms; centers for computers, child development and fitness; a theater and café. And, since those who used the building would be mostly people with disabilities, it had to be near a major public transit hub. No one doubted the dream would come with a high price tag.
photo of building
The organizations are Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP), Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT), Center for Independent Living (CIL), Computer Technologies Program (CTP), Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), Through the Looking Glass (TLG), and World Institute on Disability (WID).
Dmetri Belser came to KPFA's studio to talk about it. Dmetri is the executive director of The Center for Accessible Technology. The buck stopped with him in the fundraising and construction phase.
Raphaella Bennin went over to the Campus to talk to people who use the new facility including Reba Knickerbocker, Julie Fuller, Miley George, Saraswathi Devi, Leslie Simon, and Peter Sussman.
Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby host.
After 15 years of planning, seven disability movement organizations have opened an 80,000 sq ft building at a major Berkeley transit hub, the Ed Roberts Campus.
photo of large group at groundbreaking ceremonyA little history. In the early 70’s, Ed Roberts was a quadriplegic living in the Cowell Hospital and studying at the University of Berkeley. Change and liberation was in the air, so it didn’t take long for Ed and some other students with disabilities to decide that they didn’t need nurses. They could live independently with attendants. They formed a group called the Rolling Quads which morphed into the next group, which morphed and changed and morphed and started the Center for Independent Living and, in the meantime—the modern independent living movement was born. And that’s not the end of the story.
People with disabilities started other organizations, projects and groups. When seven of these groups got together to dream about a building to house all their organizations they dreamed of a place to share amenities like meeting rooms; centers for computers, child development and fitness; a theater and café. And, since those who used the building would be mostly people with disabilities, it had to be near a major public transit hub. No one doubted the dream would come with a high price tag.
photo of buildingDmetri Belser came to KPFA's studio to talk about it. Dmetri is the executive director of The Center for Accessible Technology. The buck stopped with him in the fundraising and construction phase.
Raphaella Bennin went over to the Campus to talk to people who use the new facility including Reba Knickerbocker, Julie Fuller, Miley George, Saraswathi Devi, Leslie Simon, and Peter Sussman.
Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby host.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Laura Hershey
Disability, Women’s Rights Advocate, Poet, Writer and Proud Mother Dies Unexpectedly November 26th After Brief Illness – Death Stuns and Saddens Thousands Who Followed Her Work and Advocacy Across Nation –Known for Her Poetry & Writings Including “You Get Proud By Practicing”/
Photo of Robin Stephens and Laura Hershey in front of magnificant canyon, courtesy Ken Stein
Thursday, November 25, 2010
What the heck is going on at KPFA?
Pushing Limits' Members answer:
Eddie Ytuarte (3:34)
Adrienne Lauby (4:38)
Super Megawatt Grover* (3:39)
Mary Ratcliff, Editor of Bay View Newspaper (20-30 min interview by Kate Raphael on KPFA's Women's Magazine.
The world is in a terrible place and desperately needs the ideas, the energy, the enthusiasm, the positive spirit of the people who are on the bottom, who are fighting to rise to the top. That's where the energy is, where the ideas are, that passion needs to be heard on KPFA every hour of every day. And, there are so many people who are dying to be heard on KPFA, dying, literally dying, to be heard and can't get on the station as it is currently prioritized.
- Mary Ratcliff on KPFA's Women's Magazine, 11-22-10
*aka Shelley Berman
picture of Super Magawatt Grover
Eddie Ytuarte (3:34)
Adrienne Lauby (4:38)
Super Megawatt Grover* (3:39)
Mary Ratcliff, Editor of Bay View Newspaper (20-30 min interview by Kate Raphael on KPFA's Women's Magazine.
The world is in a terrible place and desperately needs the ideas, the energy, the enthusiasm, the positive spirit of the people who are on the bottom, who are fighting to rise to the top. That's where the energy is, where the ideas are, that passion needs to be heard on KPFA every hour of every day. And, there are so many people who are dying to be heard on KPFA, dying, literally dying, to be heard and can't get on the station as it is currently prioritized.
- Mary Ratcliff on KPFA's Women's Magazine, 11-22-10
*aka Shelley Berman
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Rants, Stories and Lies #3
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Short opinions, satire, interviews and commentaries from the disability community.
Guests: Bruce Allison, S.F. city hall reporter for POOR News Network and author of “You’re Retarded; You’ll Never Amount to Anything”;
Photo: Bruce Allison makes a banner for a street protest.
Jon Reed on the left.
Jon Reed on the left.
Randall Wright, of Berkeley’s Fourth Friday Disability Night Out on how visibility combats discrimination;
Two members of the Sacramento addiction
& recovery community, Hurley Merical,
Executive Director of Oak Park Outreach
& MedMark Treatment Center and
Starvel Junious of Core Medical Clinic.
& recovery community, Hurley Merical,
Executive Director of Oak Park Outreach
& MedMark Treatment Center and
Starvel Junious of Core Medical Clinic.
Eddie Ytuarte, Adrienne Lauby and Shelley Berman of the Pushing Limits Collective with personal opinions on current problems at KPFA.
Shelley Berman hosts.
Original air date: 10-17-10
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Biking While Blind
Photograph of Bobby McMullen and guide biking (courtesy of Poison Oak Productions)
After countless broken bones, a double organ transplant and sight loss, Bobby McMullen doesn't just ride his bike; this daredevil is a human cliffhanger.
He joins Pushing Limits hosts, Raphaella Bennin and Leah Gardner to talk about his life and the documentary based on his mountain biking exploits, The Way Bobby Sees It.
It’s blind biking, so hold onto your chairs; we're in for a bumpy ride.
Original air date: 1-5-10
Friday, October 29, 2010
Beyond the IEP
(Individualized Educational Program)
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Cynthia Molina and Christine Zimmerman, mother-advocates for students with disabilities in Oakland's Programs for Exceptional Children talks with cohosts Eddie Ytuarte and Leah Gardner. What is it in the institutional culture that helps students succeed beyond the Independent Educational Program.
With a commentary by Shelley Berman on the upcoming elections.
KPFA
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Cynthia Molina and Christine Zimmerman, mother-advocates for students with disabilities in Oakland's Programs for Exceptional Children talks with cohosts Eddie Ytuarte and Leah Gardner. What is it in the institutional culture that helps students succeed beyond the Independent Educational Program.With a commentary by Shelley Berman on the upcoming elections.
KPFA
Photo: Three young children face a teacher with her hands up, palms out.
Their faces reflect excitement, withdrawal & caution.
Courtesy Furman University Libraries, Special Education Resources.
Their faces reflect excitement, withdrawal & caution.
Courtesy Furman University Libraries, Special Education Resources.
Original air date: 10-29-10
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Breaking the Ice
After hundreds of years of stigma and exclusion, people with cognitive disabilities are out and about in our communities. Many work at jobs with able-bodied co-workers and live independently, or in small group homes, in many neighborhoods.
We visit a class where people with limited speech are learning to choreograph and dance to Taiko drumming from a couple of grandmothers. Then, we talk to Josh Elwood, our sound engineer, who is both a client and board member of the non-profit, Clausen House.
Photo: Gregory J. poised with right arm up, finger pointing, toes turned out.
Interviews by Josh Elwood, Shelley Berman & Adrienne Lauby.
Hosted by Raphaella Bennin.
Photos By Shelley Berman
Photo: Members of Hawa, Drumming
L. Vera Leo, Center, Annie Ong Class dancing as seen thro wall mirrors.
Watch the dancer's most recent performance: "Speed"
We visit a class where people with limited speech are learning to choreograph and dance to Taiko drumming from a couple of grandmothers. Then, we talk to Josh Elwood, our sound engineer, who is both a client and board member of the non-profit, Clausen House.
Photo: Gregory J. poised with right arm up, finger pointing, toes turned out.
More guests: Gregory Jordan, Janis Danker, Christy Reed, Peter Brooks, &
Jessica Stiebenmorgen
from Clausen House.
Annie Ong of Heiwa Taiko Drums.
Eric Kupers & Mantra Plonsey of Dandelion Dancetheater.
Jessica Stiebenmorgen
from Clausen House.
Annie Ong of Heiwa Taiko Drums.
Eric Kupers & Mantra Plonsey of Dandelion Dancetheater.
Photo L to R. Josh Elwood, Adrienne Lauby (sound tech) Gregory Jordan
.
. Interviews by Josh Elwood, Shelley Berman & Adrienne Lauby.
Hosted by Raphaella Bennin.
Photos By Shelley Berman
Photo: Members of Hawa, Drumming
Watch the dancer's most recent performance: "Speed"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Community Voices
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Do candidates running for state offices have a disability rights agenda or awareness? We polled candidates for governor. The Peace and Freedom Party and Libertarian Party responded.
People in substance abuse programs showed up in numbers at Wednesday's large protest of the California budget proposals.
Photo: 28 people holding 18 boxes of letters inside the state capital building.
They brought the 4,000 letters defending the Drug Medi-Cal program, the result of a massive street mobilization by addicts from the Oasis Community Clinic in Oakland. Sacramento addicts also joined the protest.
Are you a danger to people with disabilities when you are driving? Check your habits here.
And, the ongoing mobilization against P.G. & E.'s so-called Smart Meters shuts down a warehouse in Santa Cruz County.
http://stopsmartmeters.org
Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby host.
Do candidates running for state offices have a disability rights agenda or awareness? We polled candidates for governor. The Peace and Freedom Party and Libertarian Party responded.
People in substance abuse programs showed up in numbers at Wednesday's large protest of the California budget proposals.
Photo: 28 people holding 18 boxes of letters inside the state capital building.They brought the 4,000 letters defending the Drug Medi-Cal program, the result of a massive street mobilization by addicts from the Oasis Community Clinic in Oakland. Sacramento addicts also joined the protest.
Are you a danger to people with disabilities when you are driving? Check your habits here.
And, the ongoing mobilization against P.G. & E.'s so-called Smart Meters shuts down a warehouse in Santa Cruz County.
http://stopsmartmeters.org
Eddie Ytuarte and Adrienne Lauby host.
Photo: Gathering signatures for drug treatment programs. Three women on street corner.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Turning the Ship of State
LISTEN 28 min
Policy vs Protest. Insiders vs Outsiders.
(R to L) Sunaura Taylor, Jessica Lehman, Marianna Ruybalid surrounded by police. Photo by Jameson Ligni
We look at this centuries-old debate as it plays out for people with disabilities in California's budget debate.
The Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision ruled that people with disabilities have a right to remain in their communities, even if they need government services to do it. But, how can people with disabilities manifest the promise of Olmstead while slogging through the stagnant politics of Sacramento?
Guests:
Mary Lou Breslin, long time disability activist, senior policy analyst & co-founder of the Disability Education and Defense Fund (DREDF).
Sunaura Taylor, one of 23 arrested for blocking a street in front of the state capital two weeks ago. Sunaura is a member of Communities United in Defense of Olmstead (CUIDO), the group who organized the Arnieville protest.
Adrienne Lauby and Eddie Ytuarte host.
Policy vs Protest. Insiders vs Outsiders.
(R to L) Sunaura Taylor, Jessica Lehman, Marianna Ruybalid surrounded by police. Photo by Jameson LigniWe look at this centuries-old debate as it plays out for people with disabilities in California's budget debate.
The Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision ruled that people with disabilities have a right to remain in their communities, even if they need government services to do it. But, how can people with disabilities manifest the promise of Olmstead while slogging through the stagnant politics of Sacramento?
Guests:
Mary Lou Breslin, long time disability activist, senior policy analyst & co-founder of the Disability Education and Defense Fund (DREDF).
Mary Lou Breslin as a young activist
Bancroft Library Photo
Sunaura Taylor, one of 23 arrested for blocking a street in front of the state capital two weeks ago. Sunaura is a member of Communities United in Defense of Olmstead (CUIDO), the group who organized the Arnieville protest.
Adrienne Lauby and Eddie Ytuarte host.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Musicians Living with a Disability
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A sampling of musicians who found success as they lived with significant disabilities. From pop star Michael Bolton and his profound deafness in one ear to a one-arm drummer with the hard rock band, Def Leppard...
Chick Webb. At a young age, he contracted spinal tuberculosis that left him with a hunchback and little use of his legs.
Rick Allen, smiling, with one arm in the air. Photo by Matt Becker
Michael Bolton. Vocalist, deaf in one ear.
Jeff Healey. The Jeff Healey Band. Lost his sight to retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes.
Derek Pavaricini, autistic prodigy, Pianist.
Susannah McCorkle Jazz & pop vocalist who killed herself because of her mental illness.
Leah Gardner and Eddie Ytuarte spin the tunes and talk about the artists.
A sampling of musicians who found success as they lived with significant disabilities. From pop star Michael Bolton and his profound deafness in one ear to a one-arm drummer with the hard rock band, Def Leppard...
Chick Webb. At a young age, he contracted spinal tuberculosis that left him with a hunchback and little use of his legs.
Rick Allen. Def Leppard drummer, one arm amputee.
Rick Allen, smiling, with one arm in the air. Photo by Matt Becker
Michael Bolton. Vocalist, deaf in one ear.
Jeff Healey. The Jeff Healey Band. Lost his sight to retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes.
Derek Pavaricini, autistic prodigy, Pianist.
Susannah McCorkle Jazz & pop vocalist who killed herself because of her mental illness.
Leah Gardner and Eddie Ytuarte spin the tunes and talk about the artists.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Twenty Years of the ADA
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Marilyn Golden, policy analyst for Disability Rights
Education & Defense Fund, discusses the merits
and history of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
People in the U.S. are celebrating the 20th anniversary
of the ADA.
Has this law significantly moved the disability rights
movement forward?
Are there some things that cannot be achieved with
the ADA?
Hosted by Eddie Ytuarte and Leah Gardner.
Monday, July 26, 2010
20th Anniversary of the ADA
By Adrienne Lauby
A few days ago, I heard of a 90 year old woman who refused an IV line because the doctor said she would have to go into a hospital if she had it put in. She wanted to spend her last days at home.
What the...?!?!
I know, and many of you know, that this is a non-issue. There are ways for people who need I.V. treatments to have them at their homes.
A few days ago, I heard that a local homeless advocate wanted to set up a campsite, so those who are homeless would have another choice than sleeping in doorways or sidewalks. But the city didn't think it would work.
What the...?!?!
The L.A. County jail continues to be the largest institution for those with emotional disabilities in the nation. The county where I live, one of the richest in the U.S., has no in-patient treatment for people with emotional disabilities.
What the...?!?!
Twenty years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, problems like this, problems with common sense solutions, continue to fester.
ADAPT is a national group with a history of nonviolent direct action group dedicated to bringing people with disabilities out of institutions and into the community. They said it very well:
"...knowing that you are protected against discrimination in employment means nothing when the hub of your life is a bedroom you share with a stranger. Knowing that buildings and public accommodations are accessible means nothing when the facility staff won't let you leave; and even having access to lifts on buses - as dear to our hearts as that is - means nothing when you cannot afford to go anywhere on the allowance that is left over after the institution has taken its share of your money."
Freedom for people with disabilities is not about bringing more workers into a capitalist system. Freedom is about dignity and membership in the human community. I dedicate myself to the fight for this freedom.
Today, people who could live in the community are forced into for-profit institutions because society believes their physical condition is too troublesome to care for individually. People with mental and emotional disabilities are offered few treatment options and, if they end up on the street, their final destination is often jail.
We have no choice. We must stand with those who are not yet among the free.
A few days ago, I heard of a 90 year old woman who refused an IV line because the doctor said she would have to go into a hospital if she had it put in. She wanted to spend her last days at home.
What the...?!?!
I know, and many of you know, that this is a non-issue. There are ways for people who need I.V. treatments to have them at their homes.
A few days ago, I heard that a local homeless advocate wanted to set up a campsite, so those who are homeless would have another choice than sleeping in doorways or sidewalks. But the city didn't think it would work.
What the...?!?!
The L.A. County jail continues to be the largest institution for those with emotional disabilities in the nation. The county where I live, one of the richest in the U.S., has no in-patient treatment for people with emotional disabilities.
What the...?!?!
Twenty years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed, problems like this, problems with common sense solutions, continue to fester.
ADAPT is a national group with a history of nonviolent direct action group dedicated to bringing people with disabilities out of institutions and into the community. They said it very well:
"...knowing that you are protected against discrimination in employment means nothing when the hub of your life is a bedroom you share with a stranger. Knowing that buildings and public accommodations are accessible means nothing when the facility staff won't let you leave; and even having access to lifts on buses - as dear to our hearts as that is - means nothing when you cannot afford to go anywhere on the allowance that is left over after the institution has taken its share of your money."
The ADA is not a failure. The ADA brought us accessible buildings, bathrooms, sidewalks, buses. It gave many children and young adults the opportunity for education, travel and social lives. Despite the business whining that ADA access is too burdensome for their bottom line, the ADA brought people with canes, sign language, protective masks and wheelchairs into our public spaces. 
Picture by Neil Marcus. The text reads, "Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity; Disability is an Art. It's an ingenious way to live." The image is a pen & ink drawing of a human and a wheelchair.
I celebrate this anniversary with a re-dedication.
Picture by Neil Marcus. The text reads, "Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity; Disability is an Art. It's an ingenious way to live." The image is a pen & ink drawing of a human and a wheelchair.Freedom for people with disabilities is not about bringing more workers into a capitalist system. Freedom is about dignity and membership in the human community. I dedicate myself to the fight for this freedom.
Today, people who could live in the community are forced into for-profit institutions because society believes their physical condition is too troublesome to care for individually. People with mental and emotional disabilities are offered few treatment options and, if they end up on the street, their final destination is often jail.
We have no choice. We must stand with those who are not yet among the free.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Morningstar Vancil
LISTEN (28 min) Morningstar Vancil photo courtesy Fabled Asp
To celebrate 2010, The Year of Honoring Lesbians With Disabilities, Morningstar Vancil speaks candidly about her life as a lesbian stage-3 cancer survivor.
Vancil is a butch activist dyke of mixed race who lives with multiple disabilities. She’s traveled with a burlesque show and carried the banner of gay rights into the national American Cancer Society. Morningstar Vancil confronts discrimination and physical difficulties with joy and self respect.
Also, Marion Abdullah, co-chair of the Fabled Asp project, the organization responsible for the Year of Honoring Lesbians with Disabilities.
Hosted by Raphaella Bennin.
July 26th is the 20th Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act and we’re celebrating!
Photo of vets, man in wheelchair in front
Don't miss the
First Annual West Coast Disability Pride Parade and Festival next Saturday, July 24th in San Jose. The festival headlines Tristian Thunderbolt a Native American Deaf entertainer and the Disability Pride Quilt will be on display. To find out more: go to the Silicon Valley Independent Living Center at www.svilc.org
For the anniversary itself, a week from Monday, Hayward will celebrate from 4-7 pm in the Hayward City Hall Plaza with Mary Lou Breslin speaking, and the City of San Francisco celebrates in the North Light Court of their own City Hall. In SF, there’s speeches by Judy Hueman, Tom Ammiano and others; another chance to see the Disability Pride Quilt and even make your own square. And a Superfest screening in the SF Library. For more information check out www.itsnormal.org
Friday, July 9, 2010
Arnieville Protest of CA Budget Cuts
Listen (28 min)At the
Arnieville Tent City
people with disabilities
and seniors engage
in a living protest
against the continued
cuts in California's
human services.
Two weeks long
and counting...
Photo of Bruce Allison and Jon Reed
by Helen Walsh, Diverse Disability Media
Scott Graves from the California Budget Project
Photo: Large banner reads "Our Homes Not Nursing Homes!"
original air date: 7-2-10
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Berkeley's Emergency Services for People with Disabilities
Listen 28 min
It's tax-payer supported & wildly innovative.
It gets people out of trouble. It saves lives.
It's also a nice chunk of money in a community where money is as scarce as a trouble-free wheelchair.
We talk to Bonnie MacFadyen, Executive Director of Easy Does It (EDI) and Yomi Wronge, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Berkeley. Both have made proposals for the almost-a-million dollar city contract.
Eddie Ytuarte &
Adrienne Lauby host.
Ayanna Keeton, EDI Services Coordinator.
Other photos: Electric wheelchair abandoned at curb, an emergency attendant helps a man to eat and wheelchair repair shop. All courtesy EDI
Original Air Date: June 18, 2010
It's tax-payer supported & wildly innovative.It gets people out of trouble. It saves lives.
It's also a nice chunk of money in a community where money is as scarce as a trouble-free wheelchair.
We talk to Bonnie MacFadyen, Executive Director of Easy Does It (EDI) and Yomi Wronge, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Berkeley. Both have made proposals for the almost-a-million dollar city contract.
Eddie Ytuarte &
Adrienne Lauby host.
Ayanna Keeton, EDI Services Coordinator.
Other photos: Electric wheelchair abandoned at curb, an emergency attendant helps a man to eat and wheelchair repair shop. All courtesy EDI
Original Air Date: June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
When Home Is (or could be) an Institution
Listen
A discussion of the film, Far from Home,
with director Elissa Moon showing at Berkeley's Superfest.
Saturday, June 5, 2:10 pm
Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way @ Shattuck,
Berkeley, CA,
A documentary focused on the political and personal realities of living in San Francisco's Laguna Honda, the largest nursing home in the U.S. Laguna Honda houses thousands of people living with severe physical disabilities.
Plus, coverage of the ArnieVille Sleep Out, a protest of California's proposed budget cuts, cuts that could leave many seniors and persons with disabilities homeless or institutionalized. With Syndy Sharp, Hannah Jo Karpilow, Thomas & Nicholas McMullan, & Marissa Shaw.
After a cold night, ArnieVille residents soak in some rays.
Photo: Dan McMullan
A discussion of the film, Far from Home,
with director Elissa Moon showing at Berkeley's Superfest.
Saturday, June 5, 2:10 pm
Gaia Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way @ Shattuck,
Berkeley, CA,
A documentary focused on the political and personal realities of living in San Francisco's Laguna Honda, the largest nursing home in the U.S. Laguna Honda houses thousands of people living with severe physical disabilities.
Plus, coverage of the ArnieVille Sleep Out, a protest of California's proposed budget cuts, cuts that could leave many seniors and persons with disabilities homeless or institutionalized. With Syndy Sharp, Hannah Jo Karpilow, Thomas & Nicholas McMullan, & Marissa Shaw.
After a cold night, ArnieVille residents soak in some rays.
Photo: Dan McMullan
We've all heard the adage, home sweet home.
It's that place we long for when we've been away where we seek rest, recreation and a break from the outside world.
(Nicholas & Thomas McMullan, photo by their dad, Dan)
Leah Gardner and Eddie Ytuarte ask the question:
It's that place we long for when we've been away where we seek rest, recreation and a break from the outside world.
(Nicholas & Thomas McMullan, photo by their dad, Dan)
Leah Gardner and Eddie Ytuarte ask the question:"What does home mean for people who live with disabilities?"
Original Air Date: June 4, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The ArnieVille Sleep Out
An open-air open-ended protest has begun in Berkeley in an effort to stop the juggernaut of draconian cuts to California’s In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Medi-Cal programs. The IHSS program is a model program that pays caregivers to help elderly and disabled persons in their homes rather than subsidizing expensive nursing home care.
On the traffic island on Adeline Street at Russell St. Berkeley
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