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From : Shelly's Podcast
Happy Birthday Frank Birthday greetings from lots and lots of podcast listeners Dinner at Mandola's Project Terror Link-O-Rama: Badger Cast, Desperate Husbands, For Whatever Reason, Mandola's Italian Market, Tastes Like Burning, App Store Pundit, Redboy Podcast, Life of Spaguy's Wife, Barely Podcasting ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:12:48 -0500 Shelly's Podcast: 11-15-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 12287428 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/greenpeace-genetically-engineered-food-is-potential-threat-to-fertility/12287428/
From : YouTube :: Videos by sbartstv
Greenpeace: Genetically-Engineered Food is Potential Threat to Fertility A study published by the Austrian government identified serious health threats of genetically engineered (GE) crops. In one of the very few long-term feeding studies ever conducted with GE crops, the fertility of mice fed with GE maize was found to be severely impaired, with fewer offspring being produced than by mice fed on natural crops. Author: SBARTSTV Keywords: Greenpeace: Genetically-Engineered Food is Potential Threat to Fertility study published by the Austrian government identified serious health threats of genetically engineered (GE) crops. In one very few long-term feeding studies ever conducted with GE crops fertility mice fed maize was found be severely impaired fewer offspring being produced than on natural Added: November 14, 2008 ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:10:57 -0500 Greenpeace: Genetically-Engineered Food is Potential Threat to Fertility 12226936 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-11-10-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/12226936/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Levers and Knobs Anticipating the red door: paint matching, conversing about doorknobs, getting me to turn loose of a dollar Fall volunteering: blood marketing, at the local campaign HQ, making my own job, I learn about salesmanship, meeting Lucy Baines Johnson, the egomaniacs and the condescenders, Frank watches the polls and builds a sign, listening to returns, the alternative to e-nite parties Cocktail talk Project Terror Birthday greetings for Frank? Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Election day slideshow, Atomic Suburbia, ginger curry recipe, App Store Pundit, Life of Spaguy's Wife, AmdyCast ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:09:23 -0500 Shelly's Podcast: 11-10-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 12236858 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/paralympic-moments-with-carlos-lopes-portugal/12236858/
From : YouTube :: Videos by paralympicsporttv
Watch on of the most successful visually impaired Paralympic Athletes in Athletics. Author: ParalympicSportTV Keywords: Beijing 2008 Athletics Men Visually Impaired Paralympic Sport TV Paralympics Games Carlos Lopes Added: November 10, 2008 ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:01:26 -0500 Paralympic Moments with Carlos Lopes, Portugal 12100663 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/latest-news-and-headlines/12100663/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
Tune in to hear the latest news and headlines from the disability community for the week ending November 1, 2008. This newscast features coverage of a Centers for Disease Control study indicating that women with disabilities face higher rates of abuse than women without disabilities. Next, a court in South Korea, in a misguided ruling, has confirmed that only blind people can work as massage therapists. These and other stories are featured in this report. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up Get a Transcript in Word Format You can contact DisabilityNation by sending email to contact@disabilitynation.net or by calling 480-302-9300 ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:09:03 -0400 Latest News and Headlines 12042959 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-october-issue-of-disabilitynation/12042959/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
Welcome to the October issue of DisabilityNation. This episode features news and interviews from the disability community. The October issue includes an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, a look at a video project called Many Faces, One Voice and we'll attempt to unravel some of the confusion relating to the ADA Amendments Act. Keep reading to learn more. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched the PITCH Campaign (Proving Individuals with Talent Can Help) to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities and to educate them about the talent people with disabilities can bring to their business. Former 10-year Major League veteran and Olympic Champion Jim Abbott is serving as the campaign spokesman. Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees, from 1989 through 1998. However, Jim may be best remembered for playing Major League Baseball despite being born with only one hand. Jim grew up in Flint, Michigan, attending Flint Central High School, where he stood out as both an elite pitcher and quarterback, leading his high school football team to a state championship. Despite being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1985 MLB Draft, Jim opted for college and pitched at the University of Michigan. He played at Michigan for three years, where he was honored in 1987 as the first baseball pitcher to ever win the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. The following year was a remarkable one for Abbott, as he was drafted 8th overall by the California Angels in the 1988 draft, in addition to being a key player on the Gold Medal-winning USA Baseball team at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Jim then went on to join the starting rotation of the California Angels in 1989, without ever pitching one minor league game. He won 12 games in his first professional season, the most wins for rookie pitcher since Mark Fidrych won 19 games in 1976. Jim compiled 87 career wins, finishing with a lifetime 4.25 ERA. His most memorable moment came on September 4, 1993, when he pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians as a member of the New York Yankees. Today, Jim Abbott resides in Southern California with his wife Dana and two children. Abbott works with The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on several initiatives encouraging businesses to hire people with disabilities. For the PITCH campaign, Jim, ODEP and Major League Baseball have combined efforts to help raise awareness about the talent people with disabilities have to offer. Jim joins me for this issue of DisabilityNation to discuss the PITCH Campaign, his baseball career and shares his thoughts on the World Series. Next, The Internet and social media provide more avenues than ever before for people to share their experiences with others. For those of us with disabilities this means that we have yet another way of educating others about our lives in addition to continuing our advocacy and activism. Many Faces, One Voice is a project partnering the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition and United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan in an effort to use these tools to share the stories of people with disabilities from across Michigan. In this episode, we hear the audio from Prisoner to Piss on Pity! - My journey to who I am today. The video is by Elicia Herkert of Marquette, Michigan. The Many Faces, One Voice initiative was initially funded through the at&t Excelerator Program and provided initial funding to gather resources and launch the project. While the funding has expired, the organizations involved plan on continuing their work to provide yet another tool for sharing the disability experience. In addition to hearing from Elicia, we'll also visit with Glenn Ashley of UCP Michigan and Kathryn Wyeth of MDRC to learn more about their involvement in the project. Finally, in September, President Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act in to law, thus ending a long effort to address weaknesses in the Americans with Disabilities Act caused by recent court decisions. This effort began as the ADA Restoration Act. And, after a number of changes including a new name, the bill moved through the House and Senate and on to the President’s desk. But, what exactly will this new bill accomplish and when will it take effect. We'll visit with Peter Berg of the Great Lakes Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center to learn more. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up subscribe to DisabilityNation and listen in iTunes. Transcript Available Shortly How to Contact DisabilityNation You can leave a message or listen to DisabilityNation by calling 480-302-9300. The DisabilityNation phone portal is provided by Phoneportals.com. You can also send an email to contact@disabilitynation.net ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:53:38 -0400 The October Issue of DisabilityNation 12012987 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/the-latest-news-and-headlines-from-the-disability-community/12012987/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
This short podcast provides you with a look at the latest news and headlines from the disability community. This report covers a number of recent stories including: Sarah Palin says that having a son with a disability has made her a "hard core" pro-lifer. The Student marching band at the Ohio State School for the Blind will march in the 2010 Rose Parade. District of Columbia officials are investigating the death of a man with intellectual disabilities who died after repeated denials for services. President Bush has signed a landmark bill designed to improve services to vets. The outlook for people with disabilities in Afghanistan is bleak. The ARC of Utah is one of many disability organizations facing tough times. Government officials will be able to monitor voter accessibility issues in Florida on election day after all. You can download a transcript by clicking here. Also, the next episode of DisabilityNation will premier later this week. The show features an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and much more. You can leave comments or suggestions by emailing contact@disabilitynation.net or by calling 480-302-9300. ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:39:18 -0400 The Latest News and Headlines from the Disability Community 12015865 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-10-25-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/12015865/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Ninja Wheelie Time Frank campaigning Socializing: birthday party, showing the Californians around, German food in Walburg Kitty update Halloween confession: costumes, I HATES IT Cocktail talk Project Terror Monitoring the "credit" crisis Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Ninja wheelie time, Walburg Restaurant, Spooky Cocktails, For Whatever Reason, Pizza Go Here, Desperate Husband, Tastes Like Burning, App Store Pundit ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:42:37 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 10-25-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11950855 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/disability-news-and-dn-announcements/11950855/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN73: provides you with some important announcements about DisabilityNation and the latest news and information from around the disability community and features coverage of the following stories: Criticism has caused the governor of Missouri to changed the name of a state agency 2 members of the Minnesota National Guard are accused of torturing and beating a man with intellectual disabilities The Improved Mobility Wheelchair enables outdoor lovers to get back to what they enjoy most People who receive SSI or SSDI can expect a slight increase in their benefits starting in 2009 Denis Leary's new book isn't being received well by people with disabilities If you are a regular listener to DisabilityNation you can expect some changes to the show. Beginning on October 26th, the show will expand to a one hour program. New episodes will premier once per month with periodic news updates between programs. Tune in to this podcast for more details and for a preview of what's coming up in the future. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up subscribe to DisabilityNation and listen in iTunes. You can also download a transcript of the news in MS Word format. You can contact DisabilityNation by sending email to contact@disabilitynation.net or by calling 480-302-9300 ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:06:00 -0400 Disability News and DN Announcements 11876178 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-10-13-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11876178/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Walnuts. No, Pecans! Anniversary celebrating: dinner at the Treehouse Italian Grill, obeying the GPS, chilling at Lost Pines Resort, the guy from work, enjoying the spa, a fun dinner at Polvo's Wedding ring update Gremlin's leg is getting better, but we're sad about Weasel Cocktail Talk Project Terror Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Treehouse Italian Grill, Lost Pines Resort, Polvo's, Life On Tap ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:41:32 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 10-13-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11805932 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/audioindex/11805932/
From : YouTube :: Tag // shopping
AudioIndex - Speaking environments www.audioindex.se Author: AudioIndex Keywords: nfc rfid accessibility blind visually impaired reading disabled shopping audio audioindex speaking environments Added: October 7, 2008 ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:12:21 -0400 AudioIndex 11801407 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/in-their-own-words-reflecting-on-25-years-part-ii/11801407/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN72: In May of 2008 Members of ADAPT celebrated 25 years of advocacy and civil disobedience that has brought awareness to the fact that thousands of people with disabilities are trapped in nursing homes, unable to secure services that would allow them to live independently in the community. As part of that celebration, a special exhibit was published that features photos and narratives, both in written and audio format, providing accounts of the 50 actions that have been held over the organization's 25-year history. ADAPT has a long history of organizing in the disability community and using civil disobedience and similar non- violent direct action tactics to achieve its goals. In 1983, as a project of the Atlantis Community in Denver, ADAPT began its national campaign for lifts on buses and access to public transit for people with disabilities. ADAPT started as American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit. For seven years ADAPT blocked buses in cities across the country to demonstrate the need for access to public transit. Many went to jail for the right to ride. This episode of DisabilityNation is the second in a two part series focusing on the history of ADAPT and features three select narratives from actions held in the early 1990's. Following their long fought victory to gain access to public transportation for people with disabilities, members of ADAPT traveled to Atlanta and began fighting to insure the supports were available so that people living in nursing homes and institutions could live independently in the community. Cassie James was at the Atlanta action and shares her experience and why ADAPT has taken up this issue. Next, we travel to 1993 and an action that was held in Washington DC. We hear from Elenor Smith Finally, we hear from Diane Coleman who talks about the action held that year in Washington. Transcripts Available Please click on the names of the individuals in the previous paragraph to access the full written narrative of their audio presentations which are included in this episode. Also, you can get a transcript of the news segment here. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up subscribe to DisabilityNation and listen in iTunes. How to Contact DisabilityNation You can leave a message or listen to DisabilityNation by calling 480-302-9300. The DisabilityNation phone portal is provided by Phoneportals.com. You can also send an email to contact@disabilitynation.net ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:43:16 -0400 In Their Own Words; Reflecting on 25 Years Part II 11803080 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-10-5-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11803080/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Anniversary planning: secret plans, many October weddings, Gremmy's health issues: how we got the ancient cat, WARNING: don't google kitty medical problems, the substitute vet, massaging the legs Politics is EVERYWHERE: politics in the office?, Frank's blue shirt, candidate cookies are back, my political over-twittering Project Terror: concrete done, no leak/yes leak, tub replacement gambit Tech Talk: like the new nanos, my new podcast, App Store Pundit Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Redboy Podcast, talking politics in the office, App Store Pundit, Desperate Husbands, Air Sharing Today's intro music "Hole in the Ground" by Mekons, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:13:01 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 10-5-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11694167 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-9-26-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11694167/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Old Peculier Podcasting from the car Project Terror: concrete to be finished this weekend, mixing cement by hand, worried about further leakage, Frank threatens more digging, living downstairs, epoxy blisters, department of irony department, bagging our quota or pedestrians, the warm floor effect Seeing Cheryl Wheeler in Houston: finding a place to stay in the hurricane aftermath, meeting the book club at the Mucky Duck, prickly, some folks had a lot of storm damage, shirts by committee?, fine fine beer options, Cheryl's new songs, recommending Wheeler albums, planning another list gathering Coffee in the barn The new door is chosen: trying to buy local, vintage doors, Crestview's frankenhouses Random stuff, brought to you by Frank: Super donuts/Souper Salads, Sun City scares Frank's buddy Mike, little kids pee on the fence NOTE: I considered several titles for this show. Which should I have chosen? Old Peculier, Prickly Dick, Stop Singing Right Now, and Frankenhouse Link-O-Rama: Redboy Podcast, Cheryl Wheeler, Blue Bell Ice Cream ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:04:26 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 9-26-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11681553 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/trinetra-the-third-eye/11681553/
From : YouTube :: Videos by carnegiemellonu
The Trinetra project at Carnegie Mellons Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has been focused on developing mobile technologies to help the visually impaired lead a more independent life. The video shows the prototype concept of the Trinetra mobile grocery-shopping assistant and also the prototype in action, in the hands of a blind user at the Carnegie Mellon campus store. Author: carnegiemellonu Keywords: Carnegie Mellon Trinetra Engineering Electrical Computer Visually Impaired Blind Mobile Added: September 26, 2008 ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:57:22 -0400 Trinetra ("The Third Eye") 11701517 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/lets-welcome-all-deaf-hoh-people/11701517/
From : Most Watched
Author: SeekGeo Added: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:34:03 -0800 Duration: 243Regarding to welcome everyone despite if they don't know ASL depending on how they were raised using oral, cued speech, etc. More comments to read on my blog: http://www.seekgeo.com/?p=1851 ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:34:03 -0400 Let's Welcome All Deaf & HoH People 11624953 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-9-21-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11624953/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Looking a Gift Apple in the Mouth Lightning News: weather, basil, beer, cake, cat food Tech Talk: no keynote, funnest, newer cheaper iPod Touch, iPod nano, tiny and talkative, iTunes 8 and podcasting, iTunes accessibility, putting the genius to the test, remote genius, Project Terror: concreting the cave, cement mixer gurgling, Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Redboy Podcast, Me and the Bean, AndyCast, Tastes Like Burning, Wicked good Podcast, Consumerist, Life of Spaguy's Wife ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:42:47 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 9-21-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11698846 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/crypt-keeper-closed-captioning/11698846/
From : - blip.tv (beta)
This weeks episode is entirely derivative. Hell, its straight ripped. We just wanted to share one of our favorit TFC intros/outros. And point out how difficult it would be for a deaf person to appreciate the Crypt Keeper. Seriously, how do you pick up on these puns if you don't know what the syllables SOUND like. There's no way you could know 'scaree' and 'paris' rhyme. Actually, nobody could know that. Anyway, just to be clear, this is exactly the closed captioning of the actual episode. You might want to try it once on mute.Enjoy. ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:55:13 -0400 Crypt Keeper Closed Captioning 11801411 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/in-their-own-words-reflecting-on-25-years-part-i/11801411/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN71: Earlier this year Members of ADAPT celebrated 25 years of advocacy and action designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities. As part of that celebration, a special exhibit was published that features photos and narratives, both in written and audio format, providing accounts of the 50 actions that have been held over the organization's 25-year history. ADAPT has a long history of organizing in the disability community and using civil disobedience and similar non- violent direct action tactics to achieve its goals. In 1983, as a project of the Atlantis Community in Denver, ADAPT began its national campaign for lifts on buses and access to public transit for people with disabilities. ADAPT started as American Disabled for Accessible Public Transit. For seven years ADAPT blocked buses in cities across the US to demonstrate the need for access to public transit. Many went to jail for the right to ride. This episode of DisabilityNation features three select narratives from the early years of ADAPT. Barbara Toomer and Bob Kafka provide a look at the earliest years of ADAPT and their first actions which were held in Denver in 1983 and Washington DC in 1984. Then, we fast-forward to the spring of 1990 and hear from Michael Winters as members of ADAPT crawled up the steps of the United States Capital demanding passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Transcripts Available Please click on the names of the individuals in the previous paragraph to access the full written narrative of their audio presentations which are included in this episode. Also, you can get a transcript of the news segment here. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up subscribe to DisabilityNation and listen in iTunes. How to Contact DisabilityNation You can leave a message or listen to DisabilityNation by calling 480-302-9300. The DisabilityNation phone portal is provided by Phoneportals.com. You can also send an email to contact@disabilitynation.net ]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:34:08 -0400 In Their Own Words; Reflecting on 25 Years Part I 11550057 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/latest-news-headlines-from-the-disability-community/11550057/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
This short podcast provides you with the latest news and information from around the disability community and features coverage of the following stories: a recent court decision based on a law suit in Michigan that says the ADA applies to airlines operating in the United States Progress toward making paper currency accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired China’s efforts to put on its best face during the paralympic games ADAPT’s return to Washington later this month You can also download a transcript of the news in MS Word format. ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:29:36 -0400 Latest News Headlines from the Disability Community 11324722 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-9-6-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11324722/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Naval Jelly Welcome Frank's invention plateau T-Mobile phone rant: stress fracture after less than a year, pricey replacement surprise, discount roulette, text messaging for $.20 apiece, THEY can change the contract but WE can't change the contract, didn't like the new phone, better service away from the mall, and now the old phone is free?, things don't cost what they are actually worth Mom calls on my birthday Visiting the LBJ library as a kid, and as an adult: I was a baby history geek, meeting LBJ at his library opening, telling the president my birthday, mom misreads my embarrassment, eating BBQ at the library, checking out the fountains Cocktail Talk: The scofflaw Project Terror Tech Talk: my favorite iPhone/iPod touch applications and wish list, Yelp, Remote, NetNewswire, Cocktails, Fat free Video Poker Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Tastes Like Burning ]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:55:07 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 9-6-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11159449 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-8-27-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/11159449/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Dam Vegas Welcome Relying on friends in Vegas My Mixology Party: planning a party with Chrystal, choosing cocktails for the party, making the drill, pimping the drink recipes page, Domain Canton ginger martini, Spapeople's shooter, Shelly's extra strong drinks, Jen Tucker thinks I tried to kill her, rowdy podcasters, high and dry for dinner/spensive enchiladas More Vegas highlights: Mesa Grill (yum!), Frank's Dam Tour (dam!), Petrosian Paris bar in the Bellagio (booze and beauty!), Vegas geography (it's right next to...), streets of Paris (elegant!), Shelly wants to gamble her pocket change, video poker learnin (loser!), farewell party (silly!) The expo: smaller this year Shelly the squealer Tech Talk feedback: iPod Touch, now with more callers Feedback City Shelly's Podcast Theatre Link-O-Rama: Life of Spaguy's Wife, Tucker Tales, For Whatever Reason, AndyCast, Badger Cast, Love Long & Prosper, The Big Show, Pizza Go Here, Gubb, Redboy Podcast, Wicked Good Podcast, Tastes Like Burning, Barely Podcasting Special Thanks: Tim & Nanette from For Whatever Reason, who played the anchor and reporter in Shelly's Podcast Theatre (Frank played himself, Shelly wrote and produced it), and to Barely of Barely Podcasting for allowing me to use his photo as album art. ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:18:33 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 8-27-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 11111143 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/were-not-cash-cows/11111143/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN70: Last week, members of ADAPT in the Philadelphia area joined together to protest the ongoing institutionalization of people with disabilities in a city owned nursing home. Advocates say the home offers deplorable living conditions and that those living in the facility are subject to a poor quality of life. On Monday, August 18th members of ADAPT began their round-the-clock vigil outside of the facility. They promised to continue the protest until Mayor Nutter made a commitment to establish a plan through which those living in the facility would be transitioned to the community. ADAPT members stayed all week with the help and support of various organizations and friends in the Philadelphia area. German Parodi is an organizer with the local ADAPT chapter in Philadelphia. He spoke with me briefly late last week about the protest, ADAPT's demands and about how the protest is going. How to Listen Listen at 128K broadband Listen at 32K dial-up subscribe to DisabilityNation and listen in iTunes. Transcripts of this episode will be available later this week. You can leave a message or listen to DisabilityNation by calling 480-302-9300. The DisabilityNation phone portal is provided by Phoneportals.com. You can also send an email to contact@disabilitynation.net ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:11:19 -0400 We're Not Cash Cows 11059923 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/play-ball/11059923/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN69: Many baseball fans have heard their favorite radio or television announcers calls of "Seeing Eye Singles" - those hits where the ball somehow has eyes and slips past the infielders. Brian Charlson of Watertown and Rick Morin of Waltham, MA are taking the expression "Seeing Eye Single" literally. read more ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:02:14 -0400 Play Ball! 11029147 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/battle-over-accessible-currency-entering-next-phase/11029147/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN68: The battle within the blind community over the accessibility of United States currency moved in to high gear with a decision in favor of the American Council of the Blind back in November 2006. At that time the court ruled that the Department of the Treasury was in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because currency was not accessible to blind people. read more ]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:50:54 -0400 Battle Over Accessible Currency Entering Next Phase 10946506 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-8-9-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/10946506/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Drink Check Expo anticipation: Dam tour Watermelons die, triggering tragic childhood memories Pokeman versus Pacman: Frank has no idea which is which The ring saga: single in Vegas Shelly and Frank sing the HEB jingle Candy time: no rope licorice, Shelly's cherry sour balls, good chocolate for our hairdresser Gaming while disabled Second Life not so much Heavy-handed state government closes capitol bus stop Cocktail Talk: The Old Cuban Gremlins purrs for the people Tech Talk: a few more iPod Touch Internet notes, the Touch as an iPod Link-O-Rama: 8 1/2 Souvenirs, Able Gamer, Old Cuban, ]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:12:02 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 8-9-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 10867134 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shellys-podcast-8-2-08-voicemail-206-333-0583/10867134/
From : Shelly's Podcast
Properly caffeinated and sealed in Watching (and destroying) watermelons Frank is a big bleeder. He has many mugs Rushing to New Orleans iTouch myself: buying an iPod in Houston, no lines, checking out apps, Mobile News makes the sale, app developers can overcome tiny Safari type sizes, lumpy 3G iPhones, pre-buyers' remorse The Touch as an Internet device: great with free wi-fi environments, no constant alert option, cool YouTube embed integration, More touching next week. Which apps do you like? Cocktail Talk: See, new segment name!, liquid seminars, pace yourself, morning scotch tasting, all about rye, lovely liqueurs, cocktail schwag, Feedback City Link-O-Rama: Mobile News Service iPhone app, Slate Political Gabfest, Tales of the Cocktail, Kindred Spirits 2, by F. Paul Pacult, Tastes Like Burning, Desperate Husbands, Redboy Podcast, Life of Spaguy's Wife, Extra Points, Wicked Good Podcast, For Whatever Reason ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:38:45 -0400 Shelly's Podcast: 8-2-08 (voicemail: 206-333-0583) 10864846 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/harkin-continues-to-champion-disability-rights/10864846/
From : DisabilityNation: An Audio Magazine By And For People With Disabilities
DN67: On July 26th the disability community celebrated the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While there were a number of political figures from both the Republican and Democratic parties who lent their support to the efforts to pass the ADA, perhaps the greatest champion of disability legislation has been Senator Tom harkin of Iowa. read more ]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:24:53 -0400 Harkin Continues to Champion Disability Rights