Have you ever wondered what it’s like for a blind person to travel independently to many countries with out a guide? How does one get from one place to another if they are unsure of the layout of things. How accessible are things really, and how accepting are people to giving assistance? This week, Dr. Mona Minkara talks to Sam about how and why she decided to take on this challenge. She talks about her project Planes, Trains and Canes, and why she started it.. To get on our email list, weekly show updates, or if you want to provide feedback, email us at [email protected]!
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress-September 5, 2024- Planes, Trains, and Canes!
This week, Sam talks to two dentist that collaborate to provide hospital dental work to patients with disabilities. Dr. Dwight McCloud and Dr. Paul Big.
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress-November 10, 2022- Providing Dental Care to Hospital Patients with Disabilities
A two-part program: First, Sara Calhoun, treasurer of Missouri Guide Dog Users, talks about the 2022 Top Dog Conference. Then, Jim Justisen offers an update on Eye Link.
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress-March 10,2022- Top Dog Conference and Eye Link
This week, Sam talks with Paul Herwig, Jon Skaalen, and Amy Salloway of Off Leash Area Theater. They will be talking about Off Leash Area’s new community program, Off-Kilter.
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress- January 28,2022 -Off Kilter with Off Leash Area
On this truncated version of Disability and Progress, Sam’s guests had to cancel at the last minute so she plays a panel of lesbian women with disabilities, as heard on Outbeat Salon on KRCB radio in Northern California!
Disability and Progress
Disability and Progress-July 22, 2021-Outbeat Salon