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Book Club: August 2022

May 3, 2022 Book Club

Next Book: Laughing At My NightmareBy: Shane Burcaw With sharp wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw’s Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old…

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Looking Good, Sam!

May 2, 2022 Our Stories

In January 2020, Sam, age 69, was used to being active. He was leading chair exercise classes twice a week at his apartment complex. He…

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LGBTQIA+ Disability History

April 7, 2022 Programming

June is Pride Month. Queer disabled people have made important contributions to advancing both LGBTQIA+ rights and disability rights, but the intersection of these civil…

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Webinar: Accessible Content

March 3, 2022 Programming

In this live interactive webinar, learn how to create content that is accessible to everyone. When using accessible content, people who may not be able…

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Web-Movie: This is Not About Me

March 3, 2022 Programming

This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman, a young woman who dreamt of becoming a teacher. Unable to communicate, teachers thought…

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Virtual Film Festival 2022

February 25, 2022 Programming

Join us online for the second annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival. All films presented feature a disability theme and reflect the…

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Knowing your options creates a path forward

February 24, 2022 Our Stories

Jessica was helping her father, Bob, move out of a nursing facility where he had resided for more than 6 years. Jessica and Bob felt…

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Book Club: May, 2022

February 10, 2022 Book Club

Next Book: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 6:00 – 7:30 PM Sitting Pretty By: Rebekah Taussig Sitting Pretty is a memoir-in-essays from disability advocate Rebekah Taussig as…

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Web-Movie: When I Walk

January 24, 2022 Programming

When I Walk is the story of filmmaker Jason DaSilva who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The film documents his emotional journey, filled with unexpected…

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Web Movie: Who Am I To Stop It

December 17, 2021 Programming

Who Am I To Stop It is a film about isolation, art, and transformation after brain injury. The film takes a non-medical look at life…

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